In the 1930s and ’40s, the club was a popular stopping point for actors traveling to New York City, and only later (and very secretly at first) became known as a gay club, according to Anderies. A ...

“Modernism” is not a term that immediately leaps to mind when considering Philadelphia. Yet from the PSFS building—the nation’s first International Style skyscraper—to environment-altering ...

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 ...

From the outside, The Parker-Spruce Hotel on 13th Street looks like most other buildings in Center City—a towering brick facade with a worn limestone, metal overhang above the entrance. It blends in ...

There’s so much to see and do in Philly, but we get it: Sometimes you just need to get away. Good thing there are plenty of charming small towns scattered within two hours of the city that make for ...

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 ...

Every year, each Philly resident produces about one ton of trash—and a whole lot of it typically ends up on the street. Now, a new interactive map lets you see just how much trash and litter your ...

New legislation introduced to City Council last week aims to promote more private and affordable development near public transportation, specifically along the El. Bill No. 180008 was introduced by ...

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 ...

If it’s any consolation, the City of Philadelphia has taken action, particularly in 2017, to combat climate change. It wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions from city buildings in half by 2030, and it ...

Best makeover After 15 months and $80 million in renovations, the University of Pennsylvania opened its doors once again to the Hill College House, designed by modern architect Eero Saarinen in 1958.

Lillian Marrero Library (601 West Lehigh Avenue) This Fairhill library was also built with the help of Carnegie in 1906. At the time, the limestone building was the largest library in Pennsylvania.