Philly is an incredibly popular city for bikers. For many, it’s an eco-friendly way to get to and from work; a relaxing summer activity; or just a way to explore everything the city has to offer. But ...

From architects to city planners, this group of seven paved the way for a modern Philly. With the help of Docomomo PHL, here's a starting list of the most iconic modern buildings in the city, from the ...

New York-based artist Jake Berman wants cities to start examining ways to bring their public transit systems into the future—by looking at the past. And for Philly, that means an oft-forgotten ...

The past few years have seen a development boom—albeit kind of quiet—along the banks of the Schuylkill River. From projects surrounding Bartram’s Garden, and the bike trails, to apartments going up in ...

In recent years, industrial-style homes and apartments—with exposed heating ducts, brickwork and metal beams—have become a fixture on the rental market in Philly. But this year, amidst the booming ...

There’s so much to see and do in Philly, but we get it: Sometimes you just need to get away. Good thing there are plenty of charming small towns scattered within two hours of the city that make for ...

Louis Kahn was a man of many talents: a gifted artist. A playful pianist. And in the words of Philip Johnson, one of the most influential and “beloved architects of all time.” Frank Gehry, speaking ...

For all the fame that has followed Louis Kahn, what’s even more noteworthy is that many of the architect’s biggest hits were built within a span of just a few decades—and in some cases, four decades ...

Every year, each Philly resident produces about one ton of trash—and a whole lot of it typically ends up on the street. Now, a new interactive map lets you see just how much trash and litter your ...

Once dubbed the “monstrosity” of Chestnut Street, the Hale building is really shining these days. For nearly a year, the quirky, ornate building at Chestnut and Juniper Streets in Center City has been ...

After clearing its latest legal hurdle, Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia should begin construction in 2018. Rendering by BLT Architects A casino and hotel project that’s long been in the works has ...

Philly is set to create a roadmap to make it a Smart City. Courtesy of Shutterstock In February, Philly was one of five U.S. cities awarded a Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge Grant.