For whatever reason, Philly doesn’t often count among the list of cities with great architecture. Sure, New York is, well, New York, and Chicago is the city of skyscrapers. But what Philly has over ...
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated with the most recent information. It’s important to note that these properties are all private and trespassing is ...
Within Louis Kahn’s short-lived yet illustrious career, he only designed nine residences, and all of them are located in the Philadelphia region. From the stunning Kahn Korman House in Fort Washington ...
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in June 2017 and has been updated with the most recent information. Summer is winding down, fall is here (finally) and it’s the perfect time to ...
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 ...
Both iconic and whimsical, architect Frank Furness has long had a hold on Philly with beloved pieces like the Furness library on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, or the National Landmark ...
Campus expansion plans from the likes of UPenn and Drexel are often greeted with mistrust and worry from longtime neighbors, even when it seems that the expansion plans might benefit the surrounding ...
There are so many fun things to do around Philly, from touring Eastern State to taking in all the foliage on a long walk. But sometimes what you really need is a day or weekend trip. Good thing there ...
What was once thought of a pipe dream is set to become reality: The state of Pennsylvania, City of Philadelphia, and the William Penn Foundation have committed to raising the last $10 million needed ...
It's been less than 30 years since One Liberty Place overtook William Penn's statue atop City Hall as the highest point above Philadelphia. Our city has seen its fair share of high-rise development ...
Note: This list was first published in June, 2017 and has been updated for with the newest information. And, rain or shine (but most likely rain, considering the forecast today) these secret spots, ...
After managing to remain open as multiple casinos closed up shop along the once iconic Atlantic City boardwalk, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort will meet the same fate, closing its flashy, extravagant ...