The Academy of Natural Sciences museum is set to close its doors to the public in a week. But as soon as Drexel University announced plans earlier this month to close the museum and move its archives to the university, a coalition of scientists, museum professionals, and supporters formed the Save the Academy Coalition in an effort to push for more information, and find solutions to keep the museum open. Museum Council of Greater Philadelphia president Alex Palma joins us to discuss the situation.
Monthly Archives: September 2026
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A history tour of the Bellevue Hotel
There’s a historic building on Broad Street, just a few blocks south of City Hall, that many Philadelphians may only know as an exclusive hotel.
But Around the Block reporter Alisha Miranda recently took a tour of this spot, and found out how it plays a unique role in Philadelphia’s story as a city known for its dining and hospitality. Alisha brings us this story.
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Most Philly schools don’t have librarians, but some community members are filling the gaps
It’s the back to school season, and many students at Philadelphia public schools are back in the classroom interacting with their new teachers and classmates.
But if they head down the hall to check out a book from the school library, they might not be able to – because years of budget cuts and staffing changes have left most Philly public schools without a certified librarian.
Around the Block reporter Milan Parker reports that some community groups are stepping in to fill the gap.
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September 20, 2026 (Around the Block)
Good afternoon. You’re listening to Around the Block, a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPMLP Philadelphia 106.5 FM. On this show, we explore issues in the Philadelphia Region with voices from the community. Through original reports from our team of journalists and live interviews, I’m Campbell Simmons. And I’m Koren…