Outdoors

The Philadelphia Water Department restored water flow from the Schuylkill River to the Manayunk Canal.

Asbury Park Fire Department Chief Kevin Keddy said the umbrella went through the woman's upper left shoulder and came out her back.

Tucked into Philly’s largest tract of wild forest, “TERRA” explores ecofeminism and the disruptive forces of gravity.

Venture outside the Delaware Valley – and those popular Jersey Shore towns – for hidden-gem experiences that are totally worth the trip for great food, trails and indoor fun.

Councilmember Nina Ahmad said Parks and Recreation officials are ignoring the 2020 law. The city department says the natural herbicides don’t work.

Despite the grade drop, the report cited long-term improvements in dissolved oxygen in the bay’s waters to help support bay life.

Young children, older adults and people with lung conditions such as asthma should limit their activity outside, state officials said.

The National Weather Service says that while skies may be hazy, wildfire smoke should remain aloft. Air quality at ground level remains good.

NOAA said a warmer ocean is partly to blame for the above average predictions. New Jersey officials said beach preparation is key.

Backyard chicken farmers are hopeful that City Council members will introduce a bill to legalize hens in Philadelphia soon. It would be the third time in six years.

Why researchers say the Asian longhorned tick is spreading so rapidly — and why it could pose a serious threat to human and animal health.

Bartram’s Garden says it’s waiting for a green light from the city to reopen the trail. The city says the decision lies with the state Department of Environmental Protection.

A mild winter prevented serious beach erosion. But officials worry federal funding cuts could hamper future data collection and monitoring efforts.

At the Pennypack Sunflower Farm, Heroic Gardens uses horticultural therapy to support veterans’ mental health.

Bikers, walkers, runners and dog walkers made their way across the new 650-foot cable bridge.