On 40th Street, New Life For A Long-Hidden Furness
What's it take to restore this early Furness? Hidden City talks to developer Tom Lussenhop about the tear-down disaster ongoing across the city and his plans for the former West Philadelphia Institute > more
Considering Our Riverfront Palazzos Of Power: Their History And Potential
Michael Bixler catches up with architectural historian Aaron Wunsch to discuss his and photographer Joseph E. B. Elliott's new book, "Palazzos Of Power," which they will present tonight at the Center for Architecture > more
Marked Potential: Engine 46
The flamboyantly Flemish Engine 46 seems destined to be one of the city's next hot restaurants. Interior architect and designer Shila Griffith fills the vacant building on Water Street with Belgian beer and three levels of rich food and rustic dining in her series, Marked Potential > more
Blatstein And Volpe To Buy Delaware Generating Station From Exelon Corp.
The winning bidder has been announced for massive, dormant power plant, Delaware Generating Station. Developer Bart Blatstein and caterer Joseph Volpe will seal the deal with Exelon in March > more
One South Broad, Now With ¼ Less PNB
Unexpected delays in removing the giant "PNB" letters atop One South Broad frustrated workers hoping to finish the job Sunday and caused major traffic headaches into the afternoon. Brad Maule dusts off the significance of the letters, which have stood atop the 28-story tower since 1956 > more
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