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A Reconstructionist Synagogue Weaves Itself Into Manayunk’s Industrial Fabric
Preservation

A Reconstructionist Synagogue Weaves Itself Into Manayunk’s Industrial Fabric

The congregation of Mishkan Shalom promotes sanctuary and social reform inside a 137-year-old textile mill on Freeland Avenue. Scotty Meiser has the story

Row House Synagogue In South Philly Reborn
City Life

Row House Synagogue In South Philly Reborn

Joe Brin checks in at our favorite 109-year-old row house synagogue, Shivtei Yeshuron, where membership is flourishing and programming is humming along

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Sinai In The Suburbs
Architecture

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Sinai In The Suburbs

Though severely underrepresented in works by master architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Philadelphia’s lone intact specimen shines brightly after 55 years. Brad Maule takes a trip to the suburbs to tour the landmark Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park

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Transformation Fit For A Queen (Village)

Sixteen years after the opening of Beau Monde, at Sixth and Bainbridge, the corner’s evolution is near complete. Joe Brin has the story

Architecture

New Greater Straightway Baptist Church: A Convoluted Urban Voyage

This North Philadelphia building has served as a synagogue twice and a church twice. Jeremy Gradwohl looks at the history of the onion-domed building at 1717 N. 7th St


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