Conrad Benner
Conrad Benner is the founder of StreetsDept.com. Named one of the 76 most influential people in Philly by Philadelphia Magazine in 2020, Conrad is a Fishtown, Philadelphia born-and-raised photo-blogger, curator, and podcaster. For the last 10 years his work has explored art, our public space, and the creative minds shaping the world around us.
Recent Articles
Harriet Tubman is Philadelphia’s first monument to a historical Black woman…but it’s only temporary
Opinion: An anti-people redesign in Headhouse Square frustrates Philadelphians
In three new ‘First 100 Days’ posters, Philly artists lay out policies for Biden and Harris
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