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Op-Ed: Honor Black History All Year Long Through Historic Preservation
Preservation

Op-Ed: Honor Black History All Year Long Through Historic Preservation

Christopher R. Rogers details efforts to save the Henry O. Tanner House in this call to preserve African American landmarks in Philadelphia

Ghosts of an Umbrella Empire Still Haunt North Philly
History

Ghosts of an Umbrella Empire Still Haunt North Philly

In Strawberry Mansion, an industrial history is recovered from decay and rubble

Piecing Together The Lost History Of Wirt & Knox
History

Piecing Together The Lost History Of Wirt & Knox

Rob Masciantonio tracks down the elusive origins of an abandoned factory in Strawberry Mansion

In Strawberry Mansion, Making The Case For Adaptive Reuse
Preservation

In Strawberry Mansion, Making The Case For Adaptive Reuse

To Hidden City contributor Oscar Beisart, the 100-year old Metropolitan Garage in Strawberry Mansion is as unique as it it is oddly charming. Although demolition permits have already been issued, Beisert thinks that a bold reuse of the building just might be the kind of creative investment the neighborhood needs

The Last Synagogues Of Strawberry Mansion
Preservation

The Last Synagogues Of Strawberry Mansion

In a city of layers, Michael Buozis uncovers a certain palimpsest: the synagogues of Strawberry Mansion, fulcrum of Jewish life between the two world wars

A New Life For Old Fairmount Park
Urbanism

A New Life For Old Fairmount Park

With the release of The New Fairmount Park this week, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, and PennPraxis aim to patch disparate parts of the beloved but aging park. With connection at its core, the plan ranges from cheap and easy short-term goals to expensive and grandiose visions. Brad Maule argues the short-term items are enough to keep us busy for a while

Blowin’ Horns, Blowin’ Breezes
Art & Design

Blowin’ Horns, Blowin’ Breezes

For as rich a musical history as Philadelphia has, its jazz scene has been shamefully overlooked, even in its own backyard. It’s through no fault of the Philadelphia Jazz Project’s, though, and to that end, they’re hosting a Jazz Walk in Fairmount Park this weekend to draw some attention to it, with free music and snacks to boot

SEPTA’s Rehabbed Bus Loop At 33rd & Dauphin: Ahead Of Schedule, Under Budget, Ready For Action
Preservation

SEPTA’s Rehabbed Bus Loop At 33rd & Dauphin: Ahead Of Schedule, Under Budget, Ready For Action

SEPTA’s rehabilitation of the 33rd & Dauphin bus loop in Strawberry Mansion was officially dedicated yesterday, ahead of schedule and under budget. Chris Mote has the story


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