Topic: Historic Philadelphia
The Citizen Recommends
The 7th Ward Tribute
A sweeping public exhibition brings to life a remarkable (and remarkably under-appreciated) piece of Black history in Philadelphia
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Business for Good
Beyond the Bell
Two Haverford alums are filling a niche in Philly’s tourist economy: Tours featuring lesser-known American heroes
By Elizabeth Warner
Weekend Read
“No one replaces Benjamin Franklin”
Betsy Ross. Franklin. Even Rocky Balboa. A student of legendary journalist and Penn teacher Buzz Bissinger explores the world of Philly’s history icons
By Emily Cieslak
Reality Check
Who decides what buildings to preserve?
WURD’s afternoon host wonders why there are so few black and brown people on the city’s new Historic Preservation Task Force
By Charles D. Ellison