SEPTA Serious On Preservation Of Shawmont Station
Roxborough historical treasure in early stages of preservation, steering committee to guide new Germantown beautification initiative, Silk Companies’ plans for two condo buildings at 13th & South, and no billboard overhaul expected for this spring > more
Endangered: Manayunk’s Historic Shawmont Station
Historic? Yes, this one is. SEPTA's Shawmont Station, closed since 1996, is the oldest railway station in the U.S. It marked the birth of the single industry that would transform the city. Mike Szilagyi reports on its significance and ongoing attempts to save it > more
Schuylkill River Trail: Shawmont–MontCo Open Again, Better Than Ever
The Schuylkill River Trail is back in business between Shawmont and Montgomery County. Mike Szilagyi tells us how it got here—and where it's going > more
Slippery Slopes In Shawmont
A battle lost to preserve a natural valley in the Northwest, the airport's Terminal F to get a hefty expansion, and the new zoning code to be implemented this week > more
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