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On South Broad, Former Lippincott Mansion Hits the Right Note
City Life

On South Broad, Former Lippincott Mansion Hits the Right Note

Stacia Friedman takes us inside one of South Broad Street’s most mysterious and magnificent historic mansions.

North Broad Rising
Development

North Broad Rising

Lights on, graffiti gone. The revamped Lorraine is once again looking divine. Will the rest of North Broad follow her lead? Bradley Maule takes a look

Broad Street’s Original Divine Hotel
History

Broad Street’s Original Divine Hotel

The Shadow checks in at the “other” Divine Hotel on Broad Street, the little-known predecessor of North Philly’s rockstar landmark

A Ride On The Lincoln Highway, 100 Years Old Today
History

A Ride On The Lincoln Highway, 100 Years Old Today

As the keystone city in the Keystone State, Harry K reminds us that Philadelphia has been at the center of many of Pennsylvania’s—and America’s—most important topics, including the formation of byways and borders. One such example, the Lincoln Highway, turns 100 today

Accidental Preservationists
Preservation

Accidental Preservationists

Beautiful buildings and fascinating history cast a spell on the unsuspecting–including real estate developer Eric Blumenfeld and community developer Linda Richardson. Grid Magazine’s Liz Pacheco has their stories

What $5,000 More Will Do
Development

What $5,000 More Will Do

About to pass our $15,000 crowd funding goal, we’re aiming to raise $5,000 more–and offering three new perks for donors

Who’s The Divine Lorraine’s Biggest Fan?
Development

Who’s The Divine Lorraine’s Biggest Fan?

Always wanted to explore the Divine Lorraine and the Metropolitan Opera House? Here’s your chance (for a tidy donation to our Indiegogo campaign). To sweeten the deal, we’ve dipped into our private stash of Divine Lorraine-iana and are also offering two postcards from the Hotel Lorraine from the 1920s, as well as matching views of the same rooms from the early 2000s from photographers Joseph E.B. Elliott and Peter Woodall.

With Views Of Divine Lorraine, Affordable Units On North Broad
Development

With Views Of Divine Lorraine, Affordable Units On North Broad

Sustainable mixed-use project at Broad and Ridge to offer 53 affordable units, retail, and office space–and great views of the monument across the street


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