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After long hiatus, Philadelphia Land Bank will begin bidding on vacant properties
The public agency’s board of directors approved an agreement with the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.
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‘A keepsake for your memories’: Organ concert marks the end of Macy’s era at the Wanamaker Building
Built in 1904 for the St. Louis World Fair, The Wanamaker Organ is a National Historic Landmark. Considered the largest fully ...
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‘Secret garden’ planted at Wilmington daycare in time for spring blooms
The outdoor classroom and neighboring pollinator and vegetable garden in West Center City are among more than two dozen ...
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The end of Macy’s closes the chapter on the Wanamaker Building. A look back at a Philly landmark
The building at 13th and Market streets has been a department store for 149 years. The legacy of Philly’s proud retail ...
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Overbrook Elementary third graders are working to turn their asphalt schoolyard into a community green space
Overbrook students spend recess in a bare-bones concrete yard. Now, they’re working with Trust for Public Land to reimagine ...
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Philly unrings the bell on Sixers Market Street arena zoning changes
The Sixers arena deal died in January, but two months later, City Council is finally changing the space back to its former ...
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University of Delaware receives $71.5 million donation, the largest in school history
Construction on Siegfried Hall is scheduled to begin in 2029. Spaces within the new facility will provide “experiential learning” for students.
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Failed referendums leave Delaware school districts at a crossroads with teacher layoffs, sports cuts and program losses ahead
In addition to layoffs, failed referendums in Indian River and Smyrna districts will lead to larger class sizes and reduced ...