“I just moved to Philadelphia in Feb. 2021 which was a difficult time due to weather, COVID, and also the rise in Asian hate crimes. As an Asian American who grew up in a predominantly white town, many people didn’t…”
“I live in Earl Court - a small, private courtyard tucked in from the main street- home to 8 small houses - trinities, specifically - with a shared communal garden. It's a quiet and tranquil space to come home to…”
“My favorite memory living in and around the Ludlow neighborhood is walking around with friends and family. During these walks, I love and appreciate the uniqueness of every house. Not just the house itself but nature and decor people incorporate…”
“I can already tell that I will nostalgically love this part of my life: living in Callowhill just 5 minutes walk away from my climbing gym. I had never climbed before moving here, but with the gym so close, I…”
“Moving the Callowhill, my partner and I knew the neighborhood would be different than the developed Queen Village and Graduate Hospital neighborhoods we had grown accustomed to. Nonetheless we were excited to explore. After the chaos of the move, it…”
“I moved to Philadelphia in July 2020, the heart of the pandemic, not knowing a single person in the whole city. The first few months were the loneliest I've ever been, working virtually and having no way to connect to…”
A community archive that highlights and preserves what Philadelphians love about the past and present of their neighborhoods, and what their hopes are for the future.
