Piecing Together The Lost History Of Wirt & Knox
Rob Masciantonio tracks down the elusive origins of an abandoned factory in Strawberry Mansion > more
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 > more
Sharswood Tour Spotlights African American Landmark
Efforts to save the former home and studio of Philadelphia Black Renaissance artist Dox Thrash will take center stage with a neighborhood tour and discussion. Keshler Thibert has the story > more
Vitality Of Immigration Lives On In The Italian Market
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania gives us a glimpse into the origins of the Italian Market, an evolving immigration legacy that is alive and thriving today > more
“Star Doors” Take Center Stage In A City Of Rows
Like the human eye, exterior doors can be a portal into the soul of a row house. Ashley Hahn drops in with the backstory on “star doors,” a singular piece of Philadelphia charm > more
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