A Brief History Of Race & Contested Space In West Philly
Mariam Williams dives deep into the social evolution of Malcolm X Park to unearth the history of race and economics within a neighborhood space > more
Ours To Lose Captures West Philly Landmarks In Decline
Photographer Vincent Feldman delivers a eulogy for neglected neighborhood anchors in his new exhibition. Michael Bixler has this interview > more
Demo Prep Begins For Gothic Revival Church In West Philly
Christ Memorial Reformed Episcopal Church, a mountainous 131-year-old Gothic Revival landmark in West Philly, prepares for the end. Michael Bixler has the news > more
The Rise & Ruckus Over Bio Pond, Penn’s Hidden Urban Oasis
Harry K. has the backstory on the beginnings of the Bio Pond research garden at Penn and the brouhaha in the 1990s over saving the little slice of tranquility. > more
New 40th Street Trolley Portal Design Dull On Arrival
University City District's beautification of the 40th Street Trolley Portal was high on concept, but appears to have fumbled on delivery. Contributor Ann de Forest has the full review > more
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