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Old City Church Takes Innovative Steps to Reduce Homelessness
Development

Old City Church Takes Innovative Steps to Reduce Homelessness

Old First Reformed Church plans to replace two small parking lots with 36 new residential units for Philadelphians in need

Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Maritime Phantoms in Old City
History

Ghost Signs of Philadelphia: Maritime Phantoms in Old City

Jordan Keiffer tracks down the history behind old advertisements in his monthly column, Ghost Signs of Philadelphia. In this installment, sailing the high seas of nautical history

NIMBYs, Zoning, and Much Ado About the Painted Bride Mural
Art & Design

NIMBYs, Zoning, and Much Ado About the Painted Bride Mural

In Old City, Isaiah Zagar’s largest mosaic mural hangs in the balance as a neighborhood association contest a contemporary overbuild that would save the artwork

American Bible Society Brings Tours and Trepidation to Old City
History

American Bible Society Brings Tours and Trepidation to Old City

The American Bible Society is planning a robust virtual tour program with its forthcoming museum in Old City. However, some local religious historic sites worry about how their own stories will be told

The Crowning Glory of Christ Church’s Steeple Comes Down for Restoration
Preservation

The Crowning Glory of Christ Church’s Steeple Comes Down for Restoration

In Old City, Christ Church’s 265-year-old weathervane come down from the steeple to undergo restoration. Kimberly Haas has the details

Philadelphia’s Forgotten Forebears: How Pennsylvania Erased the Lenape From Local History
History

Philadelphia’s Forgotten Forebears: How Pennsylvania Erased the Lenape From Local History

In this poignant essay Dan Shurley looks at the mistreatment of the Lenape in Pennsylvania and how historic Philadelphia still manages to misrepresent and largely ignore the city’s native people

Op-Ed: Painted Bride Art Center Mosaic A Lesson In Limits To Historic Designation
Preservation

Op-Ed: Painted Bride Art Center Mosaic A Lesson In Limits To Historic Designation

Last fall the Philadelphia Historical Commission declined to legally protect a colorful mosaic, nominated by Philadelphia’s Magic Garden, on the exterior of Painted Bride Arts Center in Old City. In this editorial Sharon Barr opines that the decision was the right one and unpacks the thorny issues of designating public artwork and ownership rights

Rare Collection Of Early American Flags Explores The Evolution Of Old Glory
History

Rare Collection Of Early American Flags Explores The Evolution Of Old Glory

An antique flag dealer teamed up with the Museum of the American Revolution to put our nation’s Stars and Stripes into perspective with “A New Constellation: A Collection of 13 Star Flags.” Virginia Lindak has the details


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