Examining Class And Racial Dynamics On The Anniversary Of The 1918 Riots In South Philadelphia
Amy Cohen takes a look at the socioeconomic and racial tensions in South Philadelphia that exploded into a six-day riot in the early 1900s > more
ZBA Delays Decision On Developer’s Demolition Plan For Hoa Binh Plaza
The fate of an Asian supermarket and immigrant community hub on Washington Avenue hangs in the balance as a developer seeks approval to raze the complex for 44 townhouses and apartments. Kimberly Haas has the details > more
History May Lie Deeper Under A Church Rectory In South Philly
Plans for a new construction project reveal a possible African American burial site beneath the rectory of St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi at 7th and Montrose. Kimberly Haas has the details > more
Developer Targets Asian Shopping Center In Next Battle For Washington Avenue
Hoa Binh Plaza at 16th Street and Washington Avenue has been a shopping and community hub for Vietnamese and Cambodian immigrants for nearly 30 years. As real estate acquisition heats up west of Broad Street, a developer plans to raze the complex for new residential construction. Kimberly Haas has the news > more
Homeowners Pay The Price When New Construction Damages Neighboring Rows
Owners of row houses are left with little recourse when demolition and new construction causes structural damage to their homes. Starr Herr-Cardillo takes a look at a growing citywide problem > more
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