Preservation

The Philadelphia Historical Commission voted unanimously to add Sigma Studios to the local Register of Historic Places.

The Historical Commission unanimously approved Rite Aid’s plan to demolish the midcentury modern Penn Fruit landmark.

Critics say heavy water use would stress streams and worsen pollution. They want a state authority to say "no" to the deal.

The nonprofit founder’s family is committed to carrying on her legacy — starting with a GOTV event on Election Day.

Crews have collected more than 75 tons of oil that fouled Delaware’s coast after a spill near Broadkill Beach two weeks ago.

Some activists say DEP looks set to allow development in flood-prone areas.

More than 100 people have been working to clean up an 11-mile stretch of beach in Delaware fouled by an oil spill of unknown origin last week.

State entomologists found the nest in a tree near the Canadian border. They were led there by an Asian giant hornet to which they had attached a radio tracker.

Council overrode the veto despite objections from critics who said the regulations set the city back on efforts to create housing and reduce car use.

A second hearing on the proposed two-pit quarry in Springfield Township brought appeals, explanations and musical interludes — not necessarily in that order.

Two rezoning bills aimed at preserving Society Hill will not have exclusionary impacts, writes Society Hill Civic Association President Larry Spector.

A Philadelphia judge blocked the sale of Painted Bride’s building, citing protection of an ‘irreplaceable’ mosaic. The case is in Commonwealth Court now.

A holistic approach is necessary for Philadelphia to create a more equitable historical preservation process, writes grassroots preservationist Dana Fedeli.

In addition to hosting Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, Sigma Studios is where Philadelphia International Records – the Gamble, Huff, and Bell label – got its start.

The homebuilding company did not say why it was no longer considering the Plymouth Meeting location, which includes three historic structures and wetlands.