Winter has no chill

After the week that was, we dedicate this week’s Big Picture to warmer temperatures and the only thing cold being your favorite beverage of choice. This shot, by photographer Jeff Fusco on the roof of AKA University City reminded us just how amazing summer is and that spring is less than two months away. If you want to get technical, just 55 days. The countdown is ON.

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Billy Penn looming large

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- Feb 12, 2021
City skyline

PW reader Bettina Ricks sent us this great shot that was taken on a beautiful spring day near City Hall around 15th and Market, facing north. If you have a photo you’d like to share with everyone, email it to…
- Dec 8, 2020
Headed back

Chris Morris, a part-time crew coach at Conestoga High School, took this picture from the Schuylkill River as the crew is returning to Boathouse Row from practice. Practice ends everyday with this lap around the river bend to Boathouse Row…
- Dec 20, 2020
Secrets of the sea

The Moshulu, at 116 years old, has sailed all over the world – from Norway to Australia and Chile to Mexico. "The ship can tell a million tales," the former restaurant GM once said. Here she is pictured from Penn's…
- Mar 4, 2021