As the sun sets on Philadelphia this evening, the lights go up at Lits. Mayor Nutter will be on hand to turn on long-proposed digital signage, ushering in a new era at the historic Lit Brothers Building

The historic Lit Brothers block on Market Street never shies away from controversy. In 1985, Mellon Bank signed a major lease, saving it from demolition at the 11th hour. A year and a half ago, electric signage was approved, then fought, for its roofline. Now, the owner, Mellon Independence Realty, wants to add a 30-story tower to the Filbert Street side of the complex. Brad Maule reports

Take a look at the proposed signage, which goes before the architectural committee of the Historical Commission next Tuesday

The Preservation Aliiance seeks a new director upon the retirement of the influential Gallery, for almost 40 years one of the city’s most important voices on planning and urban development. Ryan Briggs has the full story, including a review of Gallery’s career and a look at possible replacements

After 50 years wholesaling linens from 3rd and Market, Gene Stein tells us how it’s done