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A beginner’s guide to Philly modernism The architects and structures that shaped Philadelphia—and the fate of their legacy ...
New York-based artist Jake Berman wants cities to start examining ways to bring their public transit systems into the future—by looking at the past. And for Philly, that means an oft-forgotten ...
A view of the new station from the south east side of 30th Street via SEPTA A $15 million federal grant awarded to SEPTA this week will allow the transit authority to complete a large-scale ...
Tucked away on a street corner in West Kensington, the once-crime-ridden Waterloo Playground has long been overlooked. But thanks to area residents and a local charity, that won’t be true for long.
Once a "seedy" place, owners hope for The Parker’s revival with new renovations and an opening date this spring.
Louis Kahn was a man of many talents: a gifted artist. A playful pianist. And in the words of Philip Johnson, one of the most influential and “beloved architects of all time.” Frank Gehry, speaking ...
Throughout his career, Kahn had many concepts that never broke ground. Chief among them were his grand and utopian visions for his hometown, the city of Philadelphia.
12th Street Gym, which has served as a community gathering place in the Gayborhood for more than 30 years, will close its doors on January 31. The gym at 204 S. 12th Street, a standout in the ...
This year, after nearly three years of construction, the Comcast Technology Center will open its doors in Center City, becoming Philadelphia’s first supertall tower, and the tallest and most ...
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500 Walnut is Philly’s newest luxury condo tower, designed by Cecil Baker + Partners. Photos by Melissa Romero ...
This week, a monument of local civil rights activist Octavius Valentine Catto was unveiled at Philadelphia City Hall, becoming the city’s first monument dedicated to a specific African American.