Long-Forgotten Furness Building Discovered in Logan
The Shadow unearths a little-known Frank Furness design at the old Messiah Univeralist Home in North Philly > more
Another Apartment Tower Announced For East Market
DC-based company envisions 21-story tower at 1199 Ludlow, Logan neighborhood plan approved, Philly’s love and hate relationship with Dîner en Blanc, and new law to make recreation spaces more inclusive > more
Dubble Bubble & Baseball Cards: Philadelphia’s Fleer Legacy
Pitchers and catchers have reported for spring training, a welcome harbinger of warmer days and a sober reminder of the Phillies' rebuilding. Brad Maule gets into the baseball spirit and profiles Fleer, the bubble gum and baseball card company that called Philly home until 1996 > more
Dreaming For More (P)open Center City
Engineer considers the impact and possibilities of this weekend’s open streets, Goldenberg selected for Logan Triangle redo, Rendell says city felt like “police state” over the weekend, a new homeless shelter, and Strawberry Mansion gets large mural > more
Catalyst Of The North City
At Broad and Chew, the Shadow uncovers the story of a tragic figure and the landmark he left for the ages > more
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