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Delaware
Environment
Outdoors

‘Bad year’ for Delaware wildfires prompts forest service to discourage outdoor burning, offer safety tips

With lower-than-normal rainfall, forest firefighting crews have responded to far more blazes. One saw flames shooting above 50-foot trees.

5 months ago

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a wildfire burning
Delaware
Environment
New Jersey

New Jersey and Delaware residents urged to conserve water, prevent fires as region faces drought

New Jersey has been facing an unseasonably high number of wildfires. Delaware officials also warn residents of wildfire risks.

5 months ago

Listen 1:00
The Philadelphia skyline and Benjamin Franklin Bridge seen from Petty’s Island on the Delaware River
Environment
Explainers
Philadelphia

Philly and surrounding areas are at an elevated fire risk. With no rain in the forecast, little relief is expected this week

Current forecasts predict the next several days to be pretty dry, which won’t do anything to quell current fire hazards.

5 months ago

Listen 1:06
Fishtown streets are covered in snow after a brief system overnight.
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

More precipitation possible for the Philly region; see snowfall totals

Some parts of New Jersey and Delaware saw upwards of 8 inches of snow.

6 months ago

A city plow truck driving a snowy street
Environment
National
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
6abc

Philly students will learn virtually Thursday as freezing rain and snow are possible

Back-to-back winter storms to impact millions from Midwest to Northeast.

7 months ago

outside The Charles Santore Library
PlanPhilly
Energy
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philly libraries are vital community hubs. Many struggle to keep their heat on

Data provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia shows 29 branches closed at least once in 2024 due to heating issues.

7 months ago

Listen 1:17
Eagles players move snow so Jake Elliot can kick a field goal
Philadelphia
Sports

Philadelphia Eagles snow from Sunday’s playoff win sells out

Only 100 pints were for sale to die-hard Eagles fans, who snatched them up immediately after being offered.

7 months ago

a truck drives in a snowy street
Environment
Streets & Roads

Experts recommend ‘road salt diet’ as snowstorm hits the Philly region

While salt makes it safer to walk and drive, it can also pollute waterways, soil and groundwater.

7 months ago

A person crosses a street during a winter snow storm in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
New Jersey
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
6abc

AccuWeather: Winter storm arrives Sunday to the Philadelphia region

For those traveling to the Eagles game, you'll want to dress warmly as snow is likely for the entirety of the game.

7 months ago

A firefighter dragging a fire hose in front of a house completely engulfed in flames
Environment
National
Outdoors

How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

Scientists say the week’s extreme weather is one of the hallmarks of climate change.

7 months ago

Fire crews battle the Kenneth Fire
Environment
National

How Philly-area residents can help those affected by the California wildfires

California wildfires have killed at least 11 people and burned thousands of structures. Here are a few ways to help the victims.

7 months ago

Delaware River
Infrastructure
New Jersey

Trenton Water Works customers advised to save water as ice builds up in Delaware River

Trenton Water Works recently spent $9 million to prevent water intake blockages, and a design flaw is likely to blame.

7 months ago

two people cross the street near City Hall
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

More snow expected in Philadelphia Saturday

The Philly area will be graced with another round of snow this weekend, although likely not at the levels seen earlier in the week.

7 months ago

A firefighter dragging a fire hose in front of a house completely engulfed in flames
Environment
National
Public Safety

What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires

At least 25 people have been killed and thousands of structures have been destroyed in the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.

7 months ago

the LOVE Park sign in the snow
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Winter storm ‘main show’ over in Philly region, but more snow expected; Delaware sees 10+ inches

Though the worst of the storm ended late Monday, Tuesday morning commuters in parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can expect slippery roads and blowing snow.

8 months ago

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