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Come and Join Us Brothers: the Legacy of Camp William Penn
History

Come and Join Us Brothers: the Legacy of Camp William Penn

In honor of Juneteenth, Ed Duffy dives deep into the origins of the United States Colored Troops

Saving the Terra Cotta Temple: New Hope for Conkling-Armstrong House Emerges
Preservation

Saving the Terra Cotta Temple: New Hope for Conkling-Armstrong House Emerges

11th hour efforts are underway to save an architectural wonder in North Philadelphia

Ellis House, Remnant of North Broad’s Gilded Age, Headed for Auction
Architecture

Ellis House, Remnant of North Broad’s Gilded Age, Headed for Auction

Another North Philly landmark connected to Father Divine and his Peace Mission is up for sale. Step inside the Richardsonian Romanesque residence and see its incredible interior

Old PECO Showroom on North Broad to be Revived for Youth Trade School
Development

Old PECO Showroom on North Broad to be Revived for Youth Trade School

A former Philadelphia Electric Company appliance store will be converted into a training facility for at-risk teens and young adults

Singing the Praises of Dr. Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson
History

Singing the Praises of Dr. Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, Christopher Rogers celebrates an unsung Black female physician from North Philly

Op-Ed: Honor Black History All Year Long Through Historic Preservation
Preservation

Op-Ed: Honor Black History All Year Long Through Historic Preservation

Christopher R. Rogers details efforts to save the Henry O. Tanner House in this call to preserve African American landmarks in Philadelphia

North Broad Street Church Revived with Community Impact Reuse Plan
Preservation

North Broad Street Church Revived with Community Impact Reuse Plan

Trinity Reformed Church has sat vacant and vandalized since 2014. Plans to convert the 100-year-old sanctuary into a vibrant neighborhood resource are now underway

Old Movie Palace Seeks the Spotlight Once Again
Preservation

Old Movie Palace Seeks the Spotlight Once Again

Group hopes to turn the former Logan Theater into a multi-use music venue


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