Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda for the December meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda for the November meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

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

Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda at the June meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

Starr Herr-Cardillo has the details on local register nominations up for consideration at the April meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

Starr Herr-Cardillo has this roundup of local register nominations on the agenda at the March meeting of the Philadelphia Historical Commission’s Designation Committee

In this opinion piece Kenny Grono shares his perspective as a general contractor and remodeling specialist with a few ideas on how the City can untangle the red tape that undermines historic preservation

A demolition permit application for the former Chinese Cultural and Community Center on 10th Street provokes confusion and anger. Michael Bixler has the news