From Eyes on the Street: Fleisher Art Memorial’s youth programs earn national recognition
Fleisher Art Memorial is being honored today with a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award for its tuition-free art programs for Philly youth. READ FULL ARTICLE
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Why the iconic Painted Bride building will stand — for now
The Painted Bride wanted to sell its iconic building in Old City to a developer, but a judge ruled its mosaics were too "priceless" to destroy.
Air Date: October 8, 2019
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Time’s up for a midcentury modern rec center by Philly’s first female architect
Philadelphia is demolishing a former rec center designed by Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher to make for a new entrance to Columbus Square Park.
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Could Fashion District Philadelphia turn Market East around?
The Market East neighborhood has a dismal history when it comes to development. Could the Gallery mall's new replacement, Fashion District Philadelphia, be a different story?
Air Date: September 26, 2019
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