Tim Kerner explores the history of Philadelphia’s lumber industry and its impact on Pennsylvania’s natural resources

Amy Cohen examines the impact of yellow fever and how the epidemic shaped Philadelphia

In this poignant essay Dan Shurley looks at the mistreatment of the Lenape in Pennsylvania and how historic Philadelphia still manages to misrepresent and largely ignore the city’s native people

With conflict over Philadelphia’s Sanctuary City status heightening, contributor Ann de Forest offers a tour highlighting Philadelphia’s heritage as a refuge and a crucible of freedom of religion

Harry K. takes us down to 4th and Callowhill where an out of place fire plug summons the spirit of Old York Road

If you’ve ever feel like the city is just a tad off we have validating news for you. Philadelphia was built a few degrees left from its true north axis point. Contributor Joe Brin talks cartography and William Penn’s city plan with Frank Morelli, Survey Bureau manager of the Streets Department

On a recent day in early May, a group of citizens gathered in Old City to honor Tamanend, whose tall statue resides over the I-95 on-ramp at Front & Market Streets. Harry K. looks back at Chief Tamanend, the principal Lenni-Lenape leader who welcomed William Penn upon his arrival to this region so long ago, and why the good-natured and honorable sachem should be celebrated today

Myth or history? In 1755, John Penn, grandson of the founder, deeded a lot near Second and Walnut into perpetuity for the use of Native Americans when they came to Philadelphia. Harry K digs deep into his Encyclopedia for the story that lies adjacent to Jose Garces’ new restaurant