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AppetiteĀ for Distribution: The Life & Times of Philly’s Wholesale Food Center
History

AppetiteĀ for Distribution: The Life & Times of Philly’s Wholesale Food Center

Take a journey through the history of Philadelphia's largest wholesale food ...
Jewelry Designer Adds Flair to Old Stable in East Passyunk
Art & Design

Jewelry Designer Adds Flair to Old Stable in East Passyunk

An old horse stable in South Philly finds a new function in the fashion world. Stacia Friedman takes a look ...
Examining Class And Racial Dynamics On The Anniversary Of The 1918 Riots In South Philadelphia
History

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 ...
ZBA Delays Decision On Developer’s Demolition Plan For Hoa Binh Plaza
Development

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 ...
History May Lie Deeper Under A Church Rectory In South Philly
Development

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 ...
Developer Targets Asian Shopping Center In Next Battle For Washington Avenue
Development

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, ...
Homeowners Pay The Price When New Construction Damages Neighboring Rows
Development

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 ...
Historic Designation Committee To Consider West Philly District, Institute For Colored Youth, And Churches
Preservation

Historic Designation Committee To Consider West Philly District, Institute For Colored Youth, And Churches

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