The Wheels of Steal: Scrap Metal Theft Is On The Rise, Again
A new wave of scrap metal theft is sweeping the city, and it is no holds barred. From residential copper wiring to SEPTA rail plates, everything appears to be up for grabs. Max Marin sheds some light on the familiar trend > more
Croakers Vs. Boosters
Civic psychoanalysis? Harry K explores the long history of Philadelphians' complicated relationship with the city > more
Wawa Hoagie Day on Independence Mall
At the 2012 Wawa Hoagie Day on Independence Mall, an estimated 4.5 tons of hoagies were served. Wawa Italian Shorti hoagies, to be precise. Theresa Stigale has photos from the event. > more
100 Years Ago Today: Remembering Architect Frank Furness
We commemorate one of America’s great architects, Frank Furness, who passed away 100 years ago today. > more
PHS 2012 Pop-Up Garden Now Open
Friday was opening day for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's 2012 pop-up garden, located in a formerly vacant lot at 19th and Walnut. > more
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