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Damaged buds at the winery.
Environment
Food & Drink
New Jersey

Climate shifts may be impacting the wine you drink from New Jersey vineyards

Wineries say there is still wine available now, but growers are working to protect future vintages as climate shifts reshape New Jersey agriculture.

2 weeks ago

Aerial view of hurricane erin
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse

NOAA is rolling out an experimental tool to help emergency planners predict extreme rain events in 60 cities, including Philadelphia and Dover, Delaware.

2 weeks ago

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A reservoir is seen after some of the water has dried up
Environment
New Jersey

New Jersey drought warning persists into summer months as residents are urged to conserve water

Despite a snowy winter, New Jersey has not seen enough precipitation to bring streams and groundwater sources back to normal levels.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:07
Mikie Sherrill speaks
Food & Drink
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declares state of emergency after a very unusual freeze last month caused major crop damage

An initial assessment by the state Department of Agriculture finds at least $300 million in crop losses reported by farmers.

2 weeks ago

Students walking east on Spring Garden Street
K-12
Philadelphia

57 Philadelphia schools go virtual Wednesday due to May heat wave

Dozens of Philly public school buildings lack sufficient air conditioning. The record-breaking heat is forcing students to learn from home.

2 weeks ago

Children play outside a polling place at the East Passyunk Community Center in Philadelphia, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Early heat wave in Philadelphia region sparks concerns about heat-related illness

Heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:03
Water is spraying from an opened fire hydrant
Environment
Philadelphia

‘Fingerprint of climate change’: April heat wave could break a record in Philadelphia

Climate change makes balmy April temperatures twice as likely, according to a research nonprofit.

2 months ago

Listen 0:48
Firefighters drive towards a fire as smoke fills the air.
Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety

New Jersey’s wildfire season is underway. Here’s what you need to know

New Jersey’s wildfire season, which runs through mid-May, occurs in some of the most fire-prone forests in the country. Climate change is increasing the risk.

2 months ago

A little free library can be seen standing above the snow, while a bench next to it is entirely covered after a huge snowstorm in Moorestown, New Jersey
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
6abc

Latest snow totals after winter storm slams Philadelphia region

Here are the latest snow totals from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

3 months ago

Snow blankets the yard, trees, and roof of a school building in Moorestown, New Jersey
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Photos: Philadelphia and New Jersey transform into a winter wonderland after latest snowstorm

Here’s how the winter storm looked on the ground.

3 months ago

A person is shoveling a sidewalk after massive snowstorm in Moorestown, New Jersey
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Snowfall breaks daily records in Pa., Del. and N.J.

But meteorologists say records for total snowfall during a single snowstorm or winter are unlikely to fall.

3 months ago

Jake Brickle shoveling his driveway in Moorestown, New Jersey, after a huge snowstorm on Feb. 23, 2026
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Philadelphia snow updates: Snowfall totals; schools to stay virtual Tuesday; widespread power outages; latest forecast

Parts of Philadelphia have already seen over 12 inches of snow. Here’s everything you need to know.

3 months ago

A resident uses a snowblower to clear the sidewalk in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026.
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Philadelphia storm updates: Snow emergency in effect amid rare blizzard warning; latest forecast

Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are gearing up for significant snowfall from Sunday through Monday, along with powerful winds. Here’s everything you need to know.

3 months ago

File photo: A few pedestrians are seen walking in the heavy snow and wind in Hoboken, N.J., Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New Jersey
Outdoors

Blizzard warnings issued for New Jersey, New York City, Connecticut as storm threatens East Coast

The weather service said the storm could arrive quietly on Sunday with rainfall in some places before worsening.

3 months ago

a skyline view of Philly with snow
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6abc

Storm expected to bring snow starting Sunday for the Philadelphia region, but impact still unclear

The system could bring some snow to our area midday Sunday and last into Monday. Models are still in dispute about how much of an impact this storm could have.

4 months ago

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