

Gentrification in Philadelphia: What Is It? Why Does It Matter?
Saturday, September 21 2024 What is Gentrification? In many previous articles, I’ve used the term "Gentrification," in like every other...
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Philly's Most Educational Neighborhood: The History of University City Quickly Explained
Saturday, September 7 2024 University City, located between 30th and 40th streets (approximate), is a rapidly changing neighborhood known...
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Concrete Beauty: The South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Saturday, August 31 2024 The South Philadelphia Sports Complex, an iconic parking-lot-filled cluster of stadiums in the heart of South...
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PATCO: The History of the Port Authority Transit Influence that SEPTA Could Take a Few Lessons From
Tuesday, August 20 2024 Those who live in PA see this train as somewhat of an anomaly—we’ve heard of it, but never really used it. This...
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The Broad History of The Broad Street Line
Wednesday, August 14 2024 Broad Street, the avenue of the arts, is one of the most iconic arteries in Philadelphia's street grid. And...
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Elevating An Icon: The Past, Present, and Future of Philadelphia’s Market Frankford Line (The El)
Tuesday, August 13 2024 When discussing getting around the city of Philadelphia, it is impossible to avoid this term: The El. Not to be...
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Changing Lanes: The Controversial History and Future of Philadelphia’s Vine Street Expressway (I-676)
Monday, August 12 2024 We’ve all too often been stuck in standstill traffic here. The Vine Street Expressway (aka Interstate 676) is a...
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