Historic Districts Make A Comeback
After nearly a decade of lost opportunities, creative new strategies emerge for protecting Philadelphia's historic neighborhoods > more
Historical Commission Inches Its Way Back To District Designations
After a long, mysterious hiatus, historic district nominations are back on the City's agenda. Next stop: Wayne Junction. Starr Herr-Cardillo reports > more
Blue Horizon Fights For Its Life At Historic Designation Meeting This Wednesday
Legendary boxing venue Blue Horizon gets ready for another round as its nomination for historic designation goes before the Philadelphia Historical Commission on Wednesday at City Hall > more
Grants Secured For Two Frankford Improvement Projects
A half-million to fuel development in Lower Northeast District, shortening the leash on deadbeats contracted by the School District, Wayne Junction-area daycare proposal not too popular, and > more
Who Wants To Move Into The Gallery?
Only a fool would live in a mall, waiting to fill the “doughnut hole” that is Wayne Junction, the importance of tending city parks for crime’s sake, Washington’s tent to be remade for Philly museum, and a Q&A with the new head of the Preservation Alliance > more
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