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Delaware
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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.

1 year ago

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Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia

A winter storm will drop up to 4 inches of snow across the Philly area Monday. Here’s what to know

More snow is in the forecast for parts of South Jersey and Delaware.

1 year ago

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Environment
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Philadelphia

2024 tied for Philly’s warmest year on record

Since 2020, Philly has consistently had one of its top 10 warmest years on record.

1 year ago

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Environment
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Study: Climate change boosted wind speeds in 2024 Atlantic hurricanes

New research from Climate Central shows record-breaking ocean temperatures helped spin hurricanes faster, creating more destructive wind speeds.

1 year ago

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Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Recent rainfall not enough to pull Philly region out of drought, climatologists say

The region faces about a 10-inch deficit in rainfall. Three to four inches of rain a month are typical during the winter.

1 year ago

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New Jersey
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across U.S. during Thanksgiving week

The East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, forecasters said.

1 year ago

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Environment
National
Outdoors

Winter storms and rain sweep across the U.S. while a new system is expected to arrive for Thanksgiving

Blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday from parts of the Northeast to central Appalachia.

1 year ago

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Delaware
Environment
Public Health
Public Safety

Human waste has been detected in Southern Delaware waterways. Home septic systems may be to blame

Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.

1 year ago

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A wildfire burning near homes
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Safety
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Hainesport, N.J. wildfire 50% contained, officials say; ‘Big Rusty’ giant troll artwork spared from fire

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service established a containment line behind several homes in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.

1 year ago

Wildfires burn
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6abc

Burn bans in effect throughout Philadelphia region amid drought conditions

Montgomery County has a 30-day ban starting Saturday. Delaware County's went into effect last week.

1 year ago

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Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety
Sustainability

NJ American Water customers under a mandatory water conservation order

The notice comes after the state declared a drought warning Wednesday as the region faces record-low rainfall, leading to the driest conditions in the past 120 years.

1 year ago

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a wildfire burning
Environment
Explainers
Outdoors

Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean

With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.

1 year ago

the Wanaque Reservoir
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

New Jersey declares drought warning as reservoir, groundwater levels decline

Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing above-average demands for water.

1 year ago

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Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors
Philadelphia

South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday

On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.

1 year ago

Smoke from a forest fire
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

New Jersey faces unseasonably high number of wildfires as drought continues

The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.

1 year ago

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