Sugar and History in South Philly

Before summer ends I wanted to get some good water ice. (Or wooder ice as we Philadelphians say.) I headed … Continue reading Sugar and History in South Philly

Fishtown’s Historic Park

Penn Treaty Park, located on the Delaware River at Delaware Ave. and East Columbia Ave. is dedicated to the signing … Continue reading Fishtown’s Historic Park

Philly’s Famous Cemetery

Christ Church Burial Ground at 5th and Arch is worth the $3 admission fee to contemplate the big questions of … Continue reading Philly’s Famous Cemetery

Philly’s Publishing Past on Washington Square

At one time Washington Square was a major location for publishing in Philadelphia. While the companies are gone or moved … Continue reading Philly’s Publishing Past on Washington Square

Philly’s Littlest Streets: Cuthbert

Philly is full of tiny residential streets worth a detour. In Old City off 2nd between Market and Arch (across … Continue reading Philly’s Littlest Streets: Cuthbert

(Almost) at the Top of the City

City Hall hasn’t been Philly’s tallest building since One Liberty Place went up in 1987, and its observation deck has … Continue reading (Almost) at the Top of the City

Philly’s Most Famous Fountain

Swann Fountain in Logan Circle is among the most iconic sites in the city. Designed by Alexander Calder, it’s been … Continue reading Philly’s Most Famous Fountain

Center City’s Castle

North of Chestnut on 23rd, the street takes a sudden architectural turn toward the medieval. No royalty or cheesy dinner … Continue reading Center City’s Castle

The Better River

I live a few blocks from the Delaware, a working river where gigantic ships loaded with containers slowly make their … Continue reading The Better River

An International Touch in West Philly

Turn onto Sansom from 34th, and for a brief stroll it feels like you fell through a portal to Europe. … Continue reading An International Touch in West Philly