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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.”

4 years 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.

4 years 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.

4 years ago

The Temple Bagel Hut before and after.
Community
Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

City Council President Darrell Clarke announced the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative in Philadelphia’s South Kensington neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

4 years ago

The exterior of the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

4 years ago

The exterior of the Painted Bride building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

4 years ago

The Maurice River in New Jersey.
Science
NJ Spotlight

‘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.

4 years ago

Vince Pupillo Jr. performs on Keith Emerson's Moog synthesizer
Arts & Entertainment

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.

4 years ago

Listen 4:09
Amy Highland holds various strains of trillium
Science

How 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.

4 years ago

Listen 4:53
Slaughter Beach is a sleepy little southern Delaware town situated along the Delaware Bay in Sussex County. (Charlie O'Neill/WHYY)
Science

Often overlooked Delaware Bayshore worth millions to local community, study finds

Just north of Delaware’s popular beach resorts, the Delaware Bayshore’s value economically and environmentally shouldn’t be underestimated, a new report shows.

4 years ago

Residents are speculating that a torn up parking lot at 5th and Spring Garden Streets in Philadelphia is a grave sit in the midst of excavation. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

After construction uncovers 19th century graves, developer pledges action — but neighbors want ‘clearer’ process

Northern Liberties community leaders learned about the burial ground at 5th and Spring Garden via social media.

4 years ago

Drainage from abandoned coal mines in Shamokin Creek
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Biden administration officials eye more money for land restoration projects in Pennsylvania

Federal investment in the cleanup of abandoned mines and wells will boost local economies, they say.

4 years ago

The exterior of the former Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament building
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

I grew up in West Philly churches. Please stop tearing down my landmarks

West Philly’s 140-year-old Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament is set to be demolished, erasing local Black history and memory, writes resident Kyle Hiller.

4 years ago

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