Preservation
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.”
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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.
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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.
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Temple Bagel Hut’s charming red-and-white awnings were replaced with dull, flat gray
Another Philly building with character succumbs to a standard look.
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Philly Council president moves to limit affordable housing zoning bonus in his district
Council President Darrell Clarke aims to reduce use of a policy that gives the right to construct larger buildings in exchange for funding affordable units.
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Philadelphia’s $400 million Neighborhood Preservation Initiative moves ahead
An effort to save and preserve housing stock in Philadelphia is moving ahead with $400 million in funding over the next four years.
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After nearly $80,000 in repairs, PhilaMOCA threatened with demolition
The Callowhill arts venue owned by the musician Diplo faces a threat from the city over problems with the historic building’s structural integrity.
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Apartments on top, murals on bottom: Philly approves building plan, saves Painted Bride facade
The Zoning Board of Adjustment decision would allow construction of a 70-unit modernist apartment building in exchange for preserving the mural.
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‘Huge leap forward’ for preservation of Delaware Bay wetlands
Multiple projects are coming together to protect a key habitat for the Cumberland County oyster fleet from erosion and rising seas.
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The history of electronic music is inside a warehouse in Harleysville, Pa.
A collector of a massive collection of synthesizers and vintage rock gear in Harleysville, Pa., wants to tell the story of rock and roll, one Moog at a time.
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Listen 4:09How the beautiful, ultra-rare trillium plant was brought to Delaware
WHYY ‘Morning Edition’ host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Mt. Cuba’s Amy Highland about tracking down the plant.
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