
Animals
Environmentalists protest projects that impact endangered Atlantic Sturgeon
Protesters symbolically mourned the Atlantic Sturgeon during a mock funeral to urge regulatory agencies to protect the endangered species.
2 years ago
After 237% increase in bear-related incidents, N.J. council approves bear hunt
A regulated bear hunt would be a stark policy change for Gov. Phil Murphy, who ended the practice after taking office in 2018.
2 years ago
Regional Roundup: November 14, 2022
Action News' Jim Gardner joins us to talk about his decades on the air. Also, the CDC has updated guidelines for opioid prescription. And, innovation at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Air Date: November 14, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The Delaware Bay’s female horseshoe crabs spared from commercial harvesting for another year
Conservationists are cheering a decision to prevent next year’s harvest of female horseshoe crabs, which will also help the threatened red knot.
2 years ago
Environmental advocates push back against Delaware plans for poultry-based power plant
Opponents of the bioenergy facility planned in Seaford say it will worsen water quality and environmental injustice.
2 years ago
City kids get a taste of horse riding fun at Fletcher Street’s annual fall festival
“For a while I wanted to do something like this,” said riding club founder Ellis Ferrell.
2 years ago
Can the cheetah help save India’s grasslands?
Cheetahs were declared extinct 70 years ago in India. Ecologists hope its reintroduction will boost efforts to preserve the country's vast grasslands.
3 years ago
Listen 10:41Brandywine Valley SPCA unveils region’s ‘largest animal welfare facility’
The new shelter includes more outdoor play space, doubles capacity for spay/neuter surgeries, and adds Delaware’s first ICU for shelter pets.
3 years ago
With a bat spike and a roaring crowd, the Phillies steal the rally squirrel
The rodent proved good luck this time.
3 years ago
What started in the early days of the pandemic as a passion project has blossomed into a full-on shop that serves dogs high-quality treats in Bucks County.
3 years ago
A poet, a doctor, a muse: Meet the bookstore cats of Philadelphia
At least four Philly bookstores have a live-in cat right now, and even more shops have had cats who’ve since switched gears and now enjoy housecat life.
3 years ago
In her new book, dog researcher Alexandra Horowitz 'keeps a lens on the puppy’s point of view, how they see and smell the world, make meaning of it, and become independent.'
Air Date: October 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Protest calls for an end to carriage horses on Philly streets
The effort is designed to end a Philly tradition which animal activists say is unsafe and unhealthy for the horses.
3 years ago
Bonus Interview: Philadelphia’s polo stars
From the Radio Times archive, our interview with polo star Kareem Rosser. He's hosting the first polo tournament in Fairmount Park today, the Philadelphia Polo Classic.
Air Date: September 24, 2022 9:00 am
Listen 49:30The River Alive! Trail in Tacony Creek Park was shaped and built by community members. The bilingual exhibit aims to teach families about nature.
3 years ago