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Tire tracks are seen cut into an area near a river in Wharton State Forest
Politics & Policy

Pinelands lovers: N.J. not saving forests from vehicle damage

Parts of numerous state forests contained within the 1.1 million-acre Pinelands district are marred by tire tracks, huge potholes, and trampled trees.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Urban Planning

Germantown residents say their City Council person abused her power to help a political backer win a development contract

A group of Germantown residents filed a complaint against City Councilmember Cindy Bass, alleging the lawmaker abused her power during a community meeting.

1 year ago

The site at 702 Sansom Street
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Urban Planning

Racing the clock to save historic buildings, Philadelphia will hire two new preservationists

As part of an effort to save more historic buildings from the wrecking ball, the city is investing in the Philadelphia Historical Commission.

1 year ago

Board members of the Marian Anderson Museum, Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, Jillian Patricia Pirtle, and others break ground outside the Marian Anderson museum
Community

Marian Anderson Museum starts a long road back from flood damage

Contractors break ground on half-million dollar restoration as Marian Anderson Society seeks more funding.

1 year ago

After the Battle of Blair Mountain in 1921, union miners surrendered their weapons. (Wikimedia Commons)
The Pulse
Community

A West Virginia mountain embodies the long history of the coal industry’s grip

Blair Mountain, site of a deadly 1921 battle between miners and their employers, is mostly inaccessible to those who would honor its significance. 


1 year ago

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A living reef being built along the Barnegat Bay shoreline
Community
NJ Spotlight

‘Biggest of its kind’: Living shoreline project to save Barnegat Bay beachfront

It’s hoped that steel cages, rocks, shells and 70 million juvenile oysters will finally turn the tide on the massive erosion threatening beaches and beachfront houses.

1 year ago

The Delaware River in West Trenton
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Infrastructure funds go to New Jersey conservation projects

Programs in the Delaware River Basin include a turtle habitat in South Jersey and stream-bank restoration at Lake Hopatcong.

1 year ago

The exterior of the Cooch home
Community

Breathing new life into the site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battlefield

The site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battle is being reimagined to tell the property’s story in a way that acknowledges Black and Indigenous history.

1 year ago

Listen 5:00
Colorful trees stand near a road through the Taunus region
Politics & Policy

Over 100 countries vow to end deforestation at climate talks

Britain hailed the commitment as the first big achievement of the U.N. climate conference known as COP26 taking place this month in the Scottish city of Glasgow.

1 year ago

David Rose on the steps of the Black Writer’s Museum
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

What Germantown can learn from Lauryn Hill

David Rose moved to Germantown in 2016 to take care of the Black Writers Museum. As he prepares to leave Philly, he reflects on the lessons he learned.

1 year ago

The University City Townhomes on the 3900 block of Market Street in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Council advances bill to stop demolition of University City Townhomes

A contested bill designed to preserve an affordable rental housing complex in West Philadelphia moved one step closer to becoming law on Tuesday.

1 year ago

The Gloria Casarez mural by Michelle Angela Ortiz at 12th and Locust streets was painted over on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. (Photo by Steve Weinik/Mural Arts)
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Urban Planning

Philly Historical Commission official resigns, says Kenney meddled in vote over LGBTQ, African American landmark

The former Historical Commission member said the Kenney administration pressured him to vote against the protection of the former 12th Street Gym building on 12th Street.

1 year ago

Eden Hall
Community
WESA

‘We look at this and see a catastrophe in the making,’ says researcher about Pennsylvania’s forests

"Forests get the double whammy of both too many invaders, many species, and too many deer.”

1 year ago

St. Laurentius Church spires
Community
Billy Penn

The historic spires of St. Laurentius in Fishtown are headed for demolition

With permits officially issued, dismantling of the landmark — once considered for a potential apartment rehab — is expected to begin in November.

1 year ago

A historical marker celebrating the life of broadcaster Ed Bradley is unveiled at Fairmount Park West. Bradley’s wife, Patricia Blanchet (second from right) was in attendance along with city and state officials
Community

Philly honors ‘60 Minutes’ journalist Ed Bradley with historical marker in his hometown

A grove of trees with an official state plaque has been erected in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, where Bradley got his start in broadcast news.

1 year ago

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