Two classical landmarks in North Philly have been a synagogue and college, a high-end sneaker store, and a shelter for disadvantaged youth. Their next acts will be at the center of a new residential construction project

New photography exhibition explores South Philly’s Jewish communities and the city’s transitioning immigrant populations. Joe Brin has the story

In a city of layers, Michael Buozis uncovers a certain palimpsest: the synagogues of Strawberry Mansion, fulcrum of Jewish life between the two world wars

Keep a close eye on construction sites and you sometimes see a hidden layer of history come to light. Peter Woodall has been saving up good examples for a while now and brings us this collection