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Places to Save: Summer 2026
Preservation

Places to Save: Summer 2026

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights buildings under threat with its quarterly list, Places to Save

National Trust Speaks Out With Its 2026 “Most Endangered Places” List
Preservation

National Trust Speaks Out With Its 2026 “Most Endangered Places” List

The President House at Independence National Historical Park joins 11 other sites dedicated to inclusive American history

Lawsuits and Legal Wrangling Seek to Undermine Philadelphia’s Historic Districts
Preservation

Lawsuits and Legal Wrangling Seek to Undermine Philadelphia’s Historic Districts

Property owners are challenging the jurisdiction of the Historical Commission to overturn neighborhood landmark designations

Recalling and Celebrating the Often Hidden Stories
History

Recalling and Celebrating the Often Hidden Stories

Archivist Bob Skiba takes stock of Philadelphia’s rich and radiant LGBTQ+ history

Stories of Pride That Won’t Be Erased
History

Stories of Pride That Won’t Be Erased

Through archives, markers, art, and activism, members of Philadelphia’s LGBTQIA+ community are still fighting to preserve their stories and their place in American life

Places to Save: Summer 2025
Preservation

Places to Save: Summer 2025

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia highlights buildings under threat with its quarterly list, Places to Save

Advocates Work to Protect a 125-Year Old Home in Bryn Mawr Linked to Women’s and LGBTQ+ History
Preservation

Advocates Work to Protect a 125-Year Old Home in Bryn Mawr Linked to Women’s and LGBTQ+ History

The uncertain fate of 17 Elliott Street in Lower Merion triggers vigorous debate on the township’s historic preservation policies

Way Gay on Display: Art Exhibition Features Staff Picks and New Acquisitions
Art & Design

Way Gay on Display: Art Exhibition Features Staff Picks and New Acquisitions

Philly LGBTQ+ history is revealed through the permanent art collection of William Way Community Center


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