William Penn
11 Things You Might Not Know About: Philly’s Public Squares
They’re some of the most revered spaces in the city — the five open public squares William Penn laid out in the 1680s to keep […]
Nine Things You Never Knew About William Penn
The miracle of modern mail recently landed an enormous new book, The Philadelphia Country House: Architecture and Landscape in Colonial America, on my desk. Really, […]
Waterfront Wishes: Bridesburg Neighbors Voice Desires For New Riverfront Park
Long-earmarked in city-wide and waterfront master plan studies as potentially viable for parkland or anything other than its industrial past, the 9.4-acre riverfront parcel at 3101 […]
Hey, Philly: Pier 68 Park Is Now Open
It’s official: Pier 68 is now open! In a ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place Wednesday, October 1st, Mayor Michael Nutter cut the symbolic cord of a newly transformed […]
Schuylkill River Trail Update: Bartram’s Mile Design Workshop May 14th
Skip to the Bartram’s Mile Before/After Concept Sketch gallery we’ve included below if you must, but do consider this Thursday’s event please. Here’s why: As some […]
Renderings: What Select Free Library Branches Will Look Like Post-Renovations
Since learning that the William Penn Foundation has endowed $25 million to the Free Library of Philadelphia for their Building Inspiration: 21st Century Libraries Initiative, we’ve been looking forward to seeing […]
Residents Set Their Sights on The Mantua Greenway
Loved having these local youth out for the Mantua Ave clean-up! #youngstewards #phillies #getoutside A photo posted by Connecting Communities & Parks (@nationalpark_communities) on Aug […]
Massive Upgrades for Central Library
In addition to having a scheduled fresh pedestrian-friendly redesign right outside its doors, the Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine will also be getting a facelift […]
Largest Gift Ever for Philadelphia Free Library
The William Penn Foundation has given the Free Library of Philadelphia $25 million, the largest gift ever made to the library. (Sorry, that donation of […]
Morning Headlines: Free Library To Get $25 Million Grant For Branch Renovations
In news that is sure to quell left over fears from rumored library closings a fews years ago, the William Penn Foundation has promised to grant FLP […]
William Penn Foundation’s New Leader Quits
Well, that was quick. Peter Degnan, the managing director of the William Penn Foundation, has resigned his position just six months into the job. He had […]
Is Wynnestay The Oldest Philadelphia House On the Market?
We all know Philly is chock-full of historic homes, but which of these golden oldies is the oldest currently on the market? A quick Zillow […]
Delaware River Waterfront Gets a $5 Million Cash Infusion
Today is a good one for Philadelphia’s waterfront. The William Penn Foundation has given $5 million to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation to aid with […]