City Life Kelly Writers House Celebrates 25th Anniversary One of Philadelphia’s most dynamic literary destinations reaches a milestone
Preservation 161-Year-Old Victorian House Museum Ahead of the Virtual Curve Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion in Germantown has been an early adopter of virtual programming. When the pandemic struck the U.S. in March the quaint house museum quickly began moving events and tours online. Stacia Friedman has the story
History The Origins of Morris Arboretum & The Mansion From Which It Bloomed Joyce Munro walks us through the gardens of Lydia Morris in Chestnut Hill where her Victorian summer home, Compton, once turned critics cold with its flamboyant style
Architecture For the Love of Carpenter Lane Tony Aiello takes a stroll down Carpenter Lane in Mt. Airy where an historical timeline can be traced in architecture
History Ralston Center Celebrates 200 Years Of Senior Care Ralston Center, a former Victorian residence for aging women on Chestnut Street, commemorates 200 years of service for the elderly with wellness programs and community outreach. Karen Chernick has the story
Photography Decidedly Different West Philadelphia Twins Conflicting decisions often make for creative, architectural combinations. Contributor Starr Herr-Cardillo examines the colorful contrast of twins in West Philly with this photo essay
Preservation Three Key Historic Neighborhood Buildings Recommended For Register The home of Pennsylvania’s oldest African American congregation, a block of Victorian storefronts, and one of the last remnants of the city’s commercial maritime past are recommended for placement on the Philadelphia Register
Photography Photographing The Abandoned City Vincent Feldman’s long-awaited book presents a haunting portrait of Philadelphia in the 1990s and early 2000s, when so many remarkable buildings were vacant or in ruins. We spoke with him last week
