History Discovering a Civil War Hero in Powelton Village on Veterans Day Ed Duffy introduces us to Major Joseph Ashbrook, the original owner of a West Philly home where Duffy lived after serving in the Army in the 1970s
Preservation Places to Save: Spring 2026 The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights buildings under threat with its quarterly list, Places to Save
Development In Historic Parkside, Neighborhood Frustrations with Developer German Yakubov Boil Over Concerned residents and a real estate investor clash in West Philadelphia
Preservation Places Saved: Winter 2026 The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights vulnerable buildings rescued with reuse with its quarterly list, Places Saved
History When a Philadelphia Hostel Provided Refuge for Victims of Internment Camps Formerly incarcerated Japanese Americans found sanctuary in the Quaker City during WWII
History A Performance and Podcast Explore the Complexities of the MOVE Bombing “MOVE Mocks Us All,” a staged reading by journalist Maida Odom, gives a firsthand account of the May 1985 tragedy on Osage Avenue
Preservation In Powelton Village, Historic Mansions Keep Up With the Times Stacia Friedman profiles five properties in West Philly that have been repurposed for posterity
City Life Searching for the Song of Philadelphia: Introducing Hidden City’s New Podcast Introducing Julien Suaudeau, the host of Hidden City’s new podcast, Song of Philadephia.
