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HomeAuthorsAdam Litchkofski

Articles by Adam Litchkofski

Neighborhoods

Strawberry Mansion CDC President Tonnetta Graham reflects on the importance and future of the John Coltrane House

December 20, 2024 Adam Litchkofski

STRAWBERRY MANSION — John Coltrane’s house doesn’t necessarily stick out amongst the other rowhomes spanning the sunsoaked eastern side of 33rd Street in Strawberry Mansion. The red brick rowhome, where the legendary jazz saxophonist lived

Neighborhoods

National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Melissa Jest speaks on the future of the John Coltrane House

December 20, 2024 Adam Litchkofski

STRAWBERRY MANSION — The John Coltrane House on North 33rd St. in Strawberry Mansion has finally found financial backing after years of uncertainty. In March, the African American Cultural Action Fund (AACHAF), apart of the

Neighborhoods

John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion Home Finds Long-Needed Savior At Last

December 20, 2024 Adam Litchkofski

STRAWBERRY MANSION — Coming up around the bend of North 33rd St and into the gateway of Strawberry Mansion, the ghost of John Coltrane will be there to greet you. The rowhome where the legendary

2024 Elections

Trump’s Philadelphia Enclave

November 4, 2024 Adam Litchkofski

BRIDESBURG — In Bridesburg, the community is tight knit—many neighbors know each other well and their children play in the streets, throwing footballs and playing tag with one another. There’s a uniquely quiet calm in

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