Contributors
Gothic Cemetery Rises from the Grave
After decades of neglect, historical preservationists intervene to save Mt. Vernon. [more…]
History
Development
Falls Bridge Fix
Major Repairs Are on the Way for a Neighborhood Landmark [more…]
Activism
Defending the Mother Library
A U of P archaeologist tries to save a beloved collection during the Iraq War [more…]
Germantown history
Tuomi’s Time Machine: Hitch Your Wagon to a Star
Dreaming big at the Hill School in Germantown [more…]
Contributors
SOWN Much Fun!
Tales of trick-or-treating from way back when… [more…]
History
Passing the Torch
Recognizing a new generation of leaders – while fondly remembering the previous one – at the Uptown Theater Hall of Fame Awards [more…]
Germantown history
Tuomi’s Time Machine: A Towering Figure
In Celebration of John S. Trower, Self-Made Man, Philanthropist and, at one time, Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Black Resident [more…]
Germantown history
Tuomi’s Time Machine: Defending Our Drinking Water
Water was once so important to Philadelphia that the Wissahickon Valley Park was created to protect it [more…]
Germantown history
Tuomi’s Time Machine: New Light Special
Decades after Allen’s Department Store closed its doors, the building may soon find a new purpose. [more…]
Germantown history
Tuomi’s Time Machine: Defending the Drive
How a local turnpike became forbidden For the first few years of the 20th century, automobile ownership was out of reach for much of our area’s population due to high production costs. However, with Henry [more…]