Preservation
Runaway SEPTA trolley slams into historic home in Southwest Philadelphia
Officials said the trolley derailed, struck an SUV, injuring the two people inside, and then slammed into the historic home.
1 year ago
Part 1 of push to save historic Crebilly Farm in Westtown is complete
Natural Lands announced the finalization of four conservation easements on 102 acres of the iconic property in Westtown Township.
2 years ago
James Beard Award Winners, Ancient Food and Flavor
A very foodie episode, featuring two of Philadelphia's James Beard winners, Ellen Yin and Nok Suntaranon. Penn Museum's Ancient Food and Flavor exhibit on very old leftovers.
Air Date: June 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:15Earth is ‘really quite sick now’ and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone."
2 years ago
Painted Bride saga: Key numbers in the protracted Old City preservation battle
The Old City art center with the Isaiah Zagar mural is now slated to be demolished, after neighbors blocked a unique apartment building.
2 years ago
A Commonwealth Court panel on Friday ruled against the city in two pending cases, the latest decision in the legal battle that has surrounded the statue for nearly three years
2 years ago
Amtrak promises 30th Street’s iconic flipboard will return, but (still) only as decoration
Philadelphia travelers continue to lament the disappearance of the clickety-clack display.
2 years ago
Restoring the 111-year-old, stone masonry and stained-glass Annex will bring several new educational, health, arts, technology, and employment opportunities.
2 years ago
Westtown Township residents support tax increases to save Crebilly Farm
Crebilly Farm is one of the largest pieces of open space in Chester County. It was the setting of the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War.
2 years ago
Athenaeum of Philadelphia reopens after $1.6 million renovations
Despite remaining scaffolding, the historic building in Washington Square reopens to the public on Monday.
2 years ago
Philly’s Neon Museum to close less than 2 years after it opened
The museum housing a personal collection of 160 neon signs will close in December, less than two years after it opened.
2 years ago
Ever wondered if the soil in your Philly yard has lead in it? Now’s your chance to find out
Got questions about keeping your kids safe from lead? This event in West Philly Saturday will have all the answers — and free smoothies!
2 years ago
Tiny oysters play big role in stabilizing eroding N.J. shorelines
As sea levels rise and buildings by coasts are increasingly endangered, communities around the world are turning to the small but mighty oyster to help stabilize shorelines.
2 years ago
Nations fail to reach deal on UN treaty to protect sea life
A fifth round of talks ended in impasse early Saturday when negotiations at United Nations headquarters in New York were suspended after two weeks.
2 years ago
Revised FDR Park plan includes more nature, no golf
An update to the FDR Park plan expands natural areas and drops a planned golf driving range. A new tidal wetland is set to break ground soon.
2 years ago