Old City
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Announces Next President
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has been in search of its next president and recently announced the appointment of Anna Paulson to become its next executive leader, writes Michael S. Derby for Reuters. Paulson currently serves as the director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. She will officially join the Philadelphia…
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Vietnam War Veteran Was Key in Construction of Vietnam War Veterans Memorial at Penn’s Landing
Dennis Best, a Vietnam War veteran from Philadelphia, played a key role in the construction of the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial at Penn’s Landing, writes Rachel Moore for PHL17. “We had so many lost from this city, we felt it would be great to have a place to come to celebrate their service and the…
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Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park Subject to Administration’s DEI Crackdown
As the Trump administration continues efforts to reshape cultural institutions and crack down on DEI, the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia is now being targeted, write Mike D’Onofrio and Sareen Habeshian for AXIOS Philadelphia. The president has called out the institution for being a site with “corrosive ideology.” He recently signed an executive order…
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PATCO’s Franklin Square Station to Reopen in April After 46 Years
PATCO has announced that it will finally reopen Franklin Square Station on April 3 after it has been closed for 46 years, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The imminent reopening will mark the culmination of several years of planning, construction, and renovations. In 2022, the Franklin Square Station underwent a $30 million renovation project…
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Museum of the American Revolution to Embark On New $1 Million Renovation Project
As it prepares for 2026, the Museum of the American Revolution will be undergoing a $1 million renovation project to enhance its many offerings, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The project will mark the museum’s largest since first opening its doors in April 2017. The renovation will include downsizing the museum’s gift…
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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel Sold to South Jersey Development & Management Company
The Wankawala Organization has purchased the Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel from the Buccini Pollin Group and assumed responsibility for over $20 million in debt, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The South Jersey company secured a 100 percent interest in the entity that owns the Old City hotel, Independence Square Hotel Partners LP.…
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House of the Week: Stunning Bi-Level Apartment in Old City
A stunning bi-level apartment with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms in an upscale boutique residential building is available for sale in Old City. The Ben — as the building is called — boasts Juliet balconies, roof decks, covered parking (one deeded parking space and one leased parking space are included with the…
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Joel Embiid’s Old City Penthouse Hits Market Again With Another Major Price Cut
A 3,500-square-foot bi-level penthouse in Old City, owned by Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, is back on the market with an almost 30 percent price drop, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 101 Walnut St. unit is listed for $3.9 million. The property was originally priced at $5.5 million in December 2023,…
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The Oldest Candy Store in America is Located in Philadelphia
Shane Confectionery in Old City, the nation’s oldest continuously operating candy store, has been offering delicious treats to kids and adults alike since 1863, writes Michelle Welsch for the Tasting Table. The shop’s origins trace back to Samuel Herring, whose son later took over and expanded its offerings to include nuts, fruits, and liquor. Shane…
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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Slowly Closing in On Joining the Smithsonian
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is one step closer to becoming a part of the Smithsonian Institution, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this month, President Joe Biden signed legislation creating a commission to study the possible integration of the Weitzman into the world’s largest collection of museums and…
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Old City Archeologist, Composer Brings 19th-Century Murdered Woman’s Story to Life in New Opera
Old City composer and amateur archeologist Melissa Dunphy has composed a new opera, Alice Tierney, inspired by the story of a 19th-century woman whose murder at her home has remained unsolved for 144 years, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Dunphy discovered the tragic story of Tierney while researching the history of her Old City home.…
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Society Hill Hotel in Old City Gets Historic Makeover After Devastating Fire
After being destroyed by a fire in 2021, the historic Society Hill Hotel in Old City has been meticulously restored by its owners and is now back to its former glory, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The building was originally constructed in 1832 as a longshoremen’s house. It later became a Civil War recruiting…
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Local Perfumer Brings Aromas of Philadelphia to Life with Wearable Scents
Alex Rodriguez, the owner of RDZ Parfums, is bringing the aromas of Philadelphia to life with a series of wearable scents, writes Alyana Gomez for 6abc. Rodriguez is famous for making uniquely popular scents inspired by the landscapes of his native Puerto Rico and Philadelphia, including the “Philly Blunt.” His latest addition to the series…
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New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Set to Open in Old City
Three brothers have been working for about a-year-and-a-half, welcoming customers to Calandrino’s Old City Vino, their wine bar and bottle shop. After holding soft openings, Stephen, Frank, and Michael Calandrino are hopeful to officially open by the end of the month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Calandrino’s Old City Vino occupies nearly…
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From Trash to Treasure: Yoonmi Nam’s Upcycled Art Morphs Disposables into Permanence
It’s no secret that upcycling has seen a meteoric rise in popularity in the art world, fueled in part by perpetually rising costs of art supplies and environmental conscientiousness in practice. Generally Meant to be Discarded, a new exhibit by artist Yoonmi Nam, takes the concept of upcycling to profound new heights, reimagining waste materials…
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Meg Saligman’s Ministry of Awe to Transform Historic Old City Bank into Interactive Art Installation
Like the beginning of any great heist film, internationally renowned artist and Philadelphia mural legend Meg Saligman is “putting together a team.” Known collectively as Ministry of Awe (MoA), the Saligman-led art collective is preparing to transform the historic Manufacturer’s National Bank at 27 N 3rd Street in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood into a groundbreaking,…
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Philadelphia’s Newest Boutique Hotel, The Gas Lamp, Offers Historic Charm and Modern Luxury
The Gas Lamp Hotel, Philadelphia’s newest boutique accommodation, has recently opened its doors in a historic building in Old City, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The hotel, which was conceptualized and built by a team of five local investors, including Wendell Holland, a Philadelphia-based furniture designer. He is the founder of Beve Unlimited,…
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Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City is Unique for This Major Reason, Among Others
Fireman’s Hall Museum in Old City has a history that dates back several decades, but many might not even know the museum even exists, writes KYW Staff. According to Fireman’s Hall Museum curator Brian Anderson, the firehouse was originally the location of Engine 8, built in 1898. That is until it was relocated in 1952…
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