Animals

No one is sounding the alarm: It’s been an average year so far for West Nile cases in mosquitoes. But wet, warm conditions might mean trouble ahead.

The advisory imposed earlier this summer sought to protect songbirds from an unknown ailment. It’s still not clear what was causing the bird deaths.

Masks? Vaccine mandates? An update on the changing Covid-19 restrictions in the Delaware Valley. Plus, a new model putting therapists in New Jersey public schools.

After an initial boost during the pandemic shutdown, the number of people willing to foster animals has plummeted, and Philly shelters are desperately seeking new applicants.

Aug. 5 - Aug. 9: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.

Rhode Island legalized supervised injection sites. Will we follow suit? And, Marc Zumoff joins us to discuss his decision to retire and the NBA draft. Plus, zoo vaccinations?

The Philadelphia Zoo is awaiting approval from the state to vaccinate some of its animals with a COVID-19 vaccine.

The American Vegan Society is about to set up its first public storefront. Its new walking tours reveal Philly’s vegan history.

The legislature left for the summer without voting on bills that would raise dog licensing fees, a proposal unpopular among House Republicans, per to a key committee chair.

Backyard bird watchers are being asked to take away feeders and birdbaths to help stop the spread of an as-yet unexplained ailment.

Her name is Freya, and she was tagged and continues to be tracked by OCEARCH, an ocean research organization.

Cultural preferences play a huge role in determining what and who smells good to some and bad to others. Factors other than fragrance are involved.

Izzy earned a place in the annals of Philadelphia sports.

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter on his prostate cancer, restrictive voting bills in Pa., and the plight of endangered red knots migrating through Delaware Bay.

Juniata County is one of the places Brood X cicadas emerged this year, after spending 17 years underground feeding on tree roots.