History Histories Collaborative of Philadelphia Wants to Be a Leading Voice for the City’s Past The new organization seeks to centralize and strengthen advocacy for Philadelphia’s vast history sector
Development In Historic Parkside, Neighborhood Frustrations with Developer German Yakubov Boil Over Concerned residents and a real estate investor clash in West Philadelphia
City Life Remembering Joel Spivak, Champion of All Things “Old Philly” Today we celebrate the life and work of a Philadelphia legend
Preservation In Memoriam: Celebrating Aaron Wunsch, Champion of Historic Preservation The contributions of a Philadelphia preservation hero live on in flesh, paper, and stone
Development Old + New: An Interview with West Philly Developer German Yakubov Preservation-friendly developers in Philadelphia are few and far between. Kyle Bagenstose discusses adaptive reuse, and redevelopment, with one such rarity
Preservation Lost Buildings of 2022 Another year, another list of buildings destroyed in Philadelphia. Michael Bixler highlights noteworthy losses to the city’s built environment in 2022
Art & Design Germantown ArtHaus Paints a Bright Future for a Local Black Landmark Artist Keisha Whatley is working to connect community with creativity at the Swain Building in Northwest Philly
History Women’s Committee of 1926 Brought Historic Preservation to the Masses Ed Duffy introduces us to redeeming figures of the Sesquicentennial Exposition and the saviors of Strawberry Mansion
