Game Over For 70s-era Stadium Hotel In South Philly
The old Hilton Inn on Packer Avenue makes way for Philly's next casino. Michael Bixler has the story > more
Justin DiBerardinis Puts Preservation & Equity In Bid For City Council
Starr Herr-Cardillo sits down with City Council candidate Justin DiBerardinis who is running on a platform that merges historic preservation with economic justice and environmental sustainability. > more
Demolition Proposal For Chinatown Landmark Triggers Public Outcry
A demolition permit application for the former Chinese Cultural and Community Center on 10th Street provokes confusion and anger. Michael Bixler has the news > more
Lost Buildings of 2018
Philadelphia's preservation crisis reached a critical high in 2018 with a record-breaking number of demolition permits approved by the City. Here we highlight some of the biggest loses to our built environment in our annual end-of-year list > more
Waking The Quakers As Callowhill Stirs
Harry K. takes us inside an old Quaker meeting house at 6th and Noble that was leveled with the rest of East Callowhill during urban renewal. The industrial area is springing back to life after decades of desolation > more
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