Environment

Philadelphia, Wilmington, Reading, and Mount Pocono recorded rainfall between .09 and .75 inches for the month.

Horseshoe crabs are crucial to the watershed ecosystem. So conservationists want you to help them when they’re stuck on their backs.

The Allen Road Wildfire has burned more than 5,000 acres within the Bass River State Forest and was 50% contained as of Thursday evening.

Vulnerable populations in Delaware, including children, older people, and those with asthma, heart disease, and lung disease, are advised to avoid outdoor activities.

Officials say the impacted schools do not have sufficient cooling systems and will dismiss two hours early.

National Hurricane Center is rolling out a major upgrade to the computer model it uses to predict hurricane storm surge.

A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone."

Anyone diagnosed with heart disease, lung disease, and asthma should limit their time outdoors.

Park officials have planted the seeds for the meadow, which will grow colorful wildflowers and seasonal grass.

The annual red knot arrival is underway as federal regulators have unveiled a plan to protect nearly 700,000 acres in New Jersey, Delaware, and 11 other states.

Anglers say Bushkill Creek has a history of receding, leaving hundreds of fish to their death.

Even when the Philadelphia area is not hit directly by a hurricane, it can still be devastated by a storm’s remnants.

The report finds that most beaches in the state are in fairly good condition, according to environmental experts — but a warning has been issued for swimmers.

Environmental scientists are evaluating the potential costs of climate change in Philadelphia — and how to prepare.

Delaware officials pull off evacuation-type procedures every week during the tourism season.