A Life Of Community Service For Theaters In North Philly
The legendary Uptown Theater is gearing up for its 90th anniversary this month with a new fundraising campaign and the lighting of its original marquee. To mark the occasion, cinema scholar Joan McGettigan gives us a social history lesson on the neighborhood movie houses near North Broad Street > more
North Broad’s “Lion Of Zion” Finds Strength In Design
Zion Baptist Church opens its doors to a sustainable future and a North Philly revival. Rachel Hildebrandt has the story > more
Black History Museums Struggle To Survive Amid Philly Revival
In need of funding and resources, three museums dedicated to African American history face an uncertain future. Keshler Thibert has the story > more
The Rise, Fall, & Revival Of North Broad’s Opera Palace
Rob McClung takes us on a journey through the turbulent history and present reawakening of the mighty Metropolitan Opera House at Broad and Poplar > more
PA Ballet Swings Wrecking Ball At North Broad Landmark
A 107-year-old terra cotta treasure on Automobile Row will be demolished for a vacant lot. Michael Bixler has the story > more
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