The Boston Globe

In an era of LED imitators, local neon diehards say nothing beats the real thing

SOMERVILLE — There was a heyday for neon, and this isn’t it. Sure, signs made of twisted, gas-filled glass that buzz and radiate warm light can still be found here. Some, like the decades-old marquee ...
LAist

These sign makers are restoring LA to its neon glory, one display at a time

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Paul Stoakes came from England to Los ...
NPR

As the number of neon workers have dwindled, an Ohio shop is keeping the lights on

Neon signs aren't as popular as they used to be, but that's not stopping a craftsman in Ohio from creating the vintage lighting. Neon signs used to line highways and Main Streets across America. Now, ...
New York Post

30 Rock ditching iconic neon signs in favor of eco-friendly LEDs

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway — but they’re going down at Rockefeller Center. 30 Rock is ditching its iconic neon signs prominently plastered across Saturday Night Live’s opening ...
The New York Times

Last Call for Neon in New York City

Signs at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and the Apollo Theater are among the latest to lose their vintage glow in favor of LED lighting. Neon lettering on the vertical sign and atop the marquee at the Apollo ...