
Preservation
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.
3 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!
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 years ago
‘It’s going to be hard’: Philly’s Roundhouse presents redevelopment challenge
A complicated history and challenging location face potential developers of the soon-to-be-empty Police Administration Building.
3 years ago
The push to save historic Crebilly Farm in Westtown will be on the ballot
After fighting off developers for years, residents will have the final say in preserving Crebilly Farm at the ballot through an open space tax referendum.
3 years ago
How does historic preservation work in Philadelphia? A city commission holds all the power
Philly was one of the first cities to grant jurisdiction to an appointed board. Some residents are left frustrated by the process, while other neighborhoods work around it.
3 years ago
Black Doctors’ Row receives first-of-its-kind honor from Philly Historical Commission
The area now being protected was home to prominent Black doctors, pastors, architects, small business owners, and politicians since the early 1900s.
3 years ago
Preservation, livability, and the efficacy of Philly’s historic districts
Historic districts can be a tool for neighborhoods with a historic vibe worth preserving. But in Philly, historic districts can be burdensome for working-class communities.
3 years ago
Conservationists from the New Jersey Audubon Society have worked for nearly a decade to track and conserve the endangered bog turtle.
3 years ago
Listen 5:07Finding hope in the legacy of E.O. Wilson
Writer Caleb Johnson visited E.O. Wilson in February of 2020, where he spoke to the late scientist about his views on biodiversity, conservation — and the end of life.
3 years ago
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