
The journal
Notes from the corner
Checklists, seasonal tips and small stories from our team on Christian Street.

Rowhouse winter warm-up: a South Philly checklist
Old brick, tall ceilings and that one drafty back bedroom. Here is how we get a Philly rowhouse ready before the first cold snap.
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Stoop season: what to grab before a Saturday at the Italian Market
A walk down 9th Street is better with the right bag, good shoes and a little cash. Our list for a long market morning.
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Keep a rowhouse cool in a Philly heat wave
Shared walls hold heat for days. Small changes that make the top floor bearable when the city hits 95 and sticky.
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