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Uncovering Murder on the Main Line and the Victims of Duffy’s Cut
History

Uncovering Murder on the Main Line and the Victims of Duffy’s Cut

Over 100 years ago a community of Irish immigrant railroad workers in Malvern were savagely murdered in secrecy. After discovering a clandestine file detailing the tragedy, two brothers made it their mission to see that the victims are remembered and that their story be told

Philly Fashion Boutique Brings Family Trade Back to Bella Vista
City Life

Philly Fashion Boutique Brings Family Trade Back to Bella Vista

Lobo Mau, a sister and brother design team, carries on their family’s fashion legacy in South Philly. Stacia Friedman has the details

Unlisted Philadelphia: Germania Turnverein/Knitter’s Hall
Architecture

Unlisted Philadelphia: Germania Turnverein/Knitter’s Hall

Ben Leech spotlights unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with his architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a Kensington corner with ties to German immigration and a powerful hosiery union

ZBA Delays Decision On Developer’s Demolition Plan For Hoa Binh Plaza
Development

ZBA Delays Decision On Developer’s Demolition Plan For Hoa Binh Plaza

The fate of an Asian supermarket and immigrant community hub on Washington Avenue hangs in the balance as a developer seeks approval to raze the complex for 44 townhouses and apartments. Kimberly Haas has the details

Developer Targets Asian Shopping Center In Next Battle For Washington Avenue
Development

Developer Targets Asian Shopping Center In Next Battle For Washington Avenue

Hoa Binh Plaza at 16th Street and Washington Avenue has been a shopping and community hub for Vietnamese and Cambodian immigrants for nearly 30 years. As real estate acquisition heats up west of Broad Street, a developer plans to raze the complex for new residential construction. Kimberly Haas has the news

Unlisted Philadelphia: Banca Bozzelli
Architecture

Unlisted Philadelphia: Banca Bozzelli

Ben Leech spotlights unique and significant buildings not listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with his architectural illustration series, Unlisted Philadelphia. In this installment, a priceless Italian-American landmark in the heart of Bella Vista.

Demolition Proposal For Chinatown Landmark Triggers Public Outcry
Preservation

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

New Audio Archive Gives Voice To Philly Immigration History
History

New Audio Archive Gives Voice To Philly Immigration History

Relive Philly public history in high fidelity through those who came before us. Historian Janneken Smucker gives us a listen inside the inner workings of the digital oral history project, “Philadelphia Immigration”


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