From Swamps to Recreation Area: The History of a Famous Philadelphia Park
Philadelphia impresses with its unique nature and abundance of beautiful locations. There one can enjoy not only the beautiful flora but also watch various...
Bartram’s Garden, the oldest botanical garden in North America
Bartram's Garden opened in Philadelphia in 1728. Botanist John Bartram founded the garden, which is North America's oldest of its kind. The state-of-the-art botanical...
Beneath the Canopy of Giants: Why Preserving Urban Forests Became Philadelphia’s Ultimate Ecological Shield
Modern Philadelphia is a complex grid of concrete, historic brick, and asphalt. Yet, its true crown jewel is Fairmount Park, which, along with other...
Susan Daniel and Her Research in Biomolecular Engineering
American chemist Susan Daniel is a professor at Cornell University, where her research focuses on cell membranes and the creation of bio-electronic devices. During...
Climate Features of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
Pennsylvania typically experiences a humid continental climate. However, the state's diverse geography influences local climate and weather patterns. Westerly winds generally lessen the impact...
The history of the first zoo in the United States
In modern times, anyone can visit a place like a zoo. However, in the old days of the 19th century, it was something new...
An Oasis Amid the Asphalt: How the Relic Tinicum Marsh Became America’s First Urban...
The modern metropolis relentlessly dictates its own rules, swallowing up natural landscapes acre by acre. Yet, on the southwestern edge of Pennsylvania’s largest city,...
A picturesque area in Philadelphia, Fairmount Park
Philadelphia is famous for many things, including its status as the first capital of the United States, as well as its zoo and picturesque...
The Delaware’s Ecological Comeback: Cleaning Up the East Coast’s Industrial Backbone
For centuries, the Delaware River served as the primary logistical and industrial backbone of the American East Coast. It tirelessly turned the wheels of...
The undiscovered treasure of Philadelphia: James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, or the Bio Pond
Local residents may not know about every park in the city, as some are located in the most secluded areas. One of these is...