Outdoors

The costs, specifications and waits for a bicycle rack or corral permit might be discouraging businesses from even applying.

You’re not crazy if you think some of Philly’s beautiful, blooming trees smell a bit “off.” One expert tells us Bradford Pear trees have a distinct – and unpleasant – scent.

The mobile air monitoring project aims to identify hot spots of pollution in four overburdened communities in New Jersey, including Camden.

In 2025, 83% of the trash collected from New Jersey’s beaches were made from plastic.

Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.

Flooding has repeatedly battered parts of the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, damaging homes, ruining cars and forcing evacuations.

It’s cherry blossom season! We put together a guide to help you find the perfect spot to see the colorful, flowering trees.

Organizers also announce Midtown Village dates and call for similar events citywide.

We joined Wednesday Night Rides and Skype a Scientist to help boost biodiversity in Philadelphia.

Firefighters are battling a massive scrap fire on the barge, which is in the process of getting towed to the New Jersey side of the bay.

The $9 million in additional funds will help mitigate flooding. Nearby residents have worried that restoring the Cobbs Creek Golf Course would exacerbate the problem.

Across the U.S. between 1 and 2 million large animals are involved in vehicle collisions each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

Gardeners learn how to be more sustainable while adapting to climate change during the Philadelphia Flower Show.

Severe erosion is threatening the Jersey Shore's 2026 tourism season. Local leaders are looking to federal aid to restore coastlines before Memorial Day.

The snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations.