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FUND DRIVE 2024

by Hidden City Philadelphia of CultureTrust

Your support keeps Hidden City's coverage of Philly's built environment ad-free, subscription free, and fully independent.

Much like public radio, Hidden City is member-supported and relies on reader donations. We celebrated 13 years (!) of publication in 2024 and are here asking for your support to help us raise crucial funding for 2025. 

$40,000 is our goal this year, with the first $15,000 matched by the NewsMatch program. Boost your impact by contributing early, so you know your dollars are doubled. 

Thank you for supporting local journalism. Let’s keep exploring Philly together!

In Gratitude, Pete Woodall, Michael Bixler, Alison Zeidman and Nathaniel Popkin
 
PS: there are fun perks to choose from at every donation level!
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$35,341 RAISED

$40,000 GOAL

This Appeal 419 88%
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McGillin's enamel pin

Rep Philly's oldest tavern!

Limited Rewards: 7 of 35 remaining

MCGILLIN'S ENAMEL PIN

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Antique Philly postcard six-pack

Pre-1930s gems from the HC vaults. Every pack is different!

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ANTIQUE PHILLY POSTCARD SIX-PACK

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Workshop of the World poster

63 objects made in Philly over the last 316 years, from bricks to battleships.

Limited Rewards: 43 of 75 remaining

WORKSHOP OF THE WORLD POSTER

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2025 Hidden City calendar

This year's theme is sinkholes! 

Limited Rewards: 10 of 100 remaining

2025 HIDDEN CITY CALENDAR

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"Philly is the Schist" t-shirt

Philly’s favorite rock! ** Note your shirt size in the "Donation Message" field at checkout**

Limited Rewards: 32 of 50 remaining

"PHILLY IS THE SCHIST" T-SHIRT

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"Philadelphian" tote bag

What are you doing with a tote bag that says "New Yorker"?

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"PHILADELPHIAN" TOTE BAG

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Philadelphia: Finding the Hidden City

Written by H.C. Daily co-founders Nathaniel Popkin and Pete Woodall, photographed by Joseph Elliott.

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PHILADELPHIA: FINDING THE HIDDEN CITY

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Building Ghosts: Past Lives & Lost Places in a Changing City

Photographed by Hidden City editor Michael Bixler and written by architectural historian and HC contributor Molly Lester

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BUILDING GHOSTS-PAST LIVES & LOST PLACES

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