Rose Valley’s historic repertory theater plans to liquidate pieces designed by legendary furniture maker Wharton Esherick to make ends meet. Joe Brin has the details

An old horse stable in South Philly finds a new function in the fashion world. Stacia Friedman takes a look inside

Theresa Stigale takes us inside the headquarters of Oat Foundry at Frankford Arsenal where its split flap signs are winning the hearts of customers around the globe

Move over Miami, the Philadelphia Design District is getting ready for some time in the spotlight. The coalition of gallery owners, artisans, and tech startups want to transform Old City into a hive of contemporary design, while preserving the neighborhood’s historic character. Joe Brin takes a look inside the idea with co-founder Eugenie Perret

Zion Baptist Church opens its doors to a sustainable future and a North Philly revival. Rachel Hildebrandt has the story

University City District’s beautification of the 40th Street Trolley Portal was high on concept, but appears to have fumbled on delivery. Contributor Ann de Forest has the full review

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Parkway Central Branch is homing in on the needs of the 21st century patron with modern upgrades and robust public programming. Michael Bixler bids adieu to the grand library’s massive book retrieval system that was recently dismantled to make way for three new centers of interactive social space

Contributor Jonathan Schmalzbach talks with a designer and a printmaker about their obsession with manhole covers and public utility as creative muse