
Outdoors
‘Code Orange’ day for ozone in Philly area Wednesday due to drifting wildfire smoke
Young children, older adults and people with lung conditions such as asthma should limit their activity outside, state officials said.
5 days ago
Canadian wildfire smoke: Hazy skies but air quality in Philly region remains good
The National Weather Service says that while skies may be hazy, wildfire smoke should remain aloft. Air quality at ground level remains good.
5 days ago
Listen 5:02Forecasters predict a busy hurricane season for 2025
NOAA said a warmer ocean is partly to blame for the above average predictions. New Jersey officials said beach preparation is key.
6 days ago
Meet Philly’s backyard chicken owners pushing to change the law
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.
1 week ago
Listen 0:55An invasive tick is swarming southeastern Pa. Here’s what you need to know
Why researchers say the Asian longhorned tick is spreading so rapidly — and why it could pose a serious threat to human and animal health.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:08As summer approaches, Bartram’s Mile Trail still closed more than a year after chemical spill
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.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:15A mild winter prevented serious beach erosion. But officials worry federal funding cuts could hamper future data collection and monitoring efforts.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:59In Holmesburg, a vacant lot turned sunflower farm offers a place for Philly veterans to rebuild
At the Pennypack Sunflower Farm, Heroic Gardens uses horticultural therapy to support veterans’ mental health.
3 weeks ago
Listen 5:20Philadelphians celebrate Schuylkill River Trail extension
Bikers, walkers, runners and dog walkers made their way across the new 650-foot cable bridge.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Heading for the Jersey Shore this summer? Here’s what to know about beach tags
Most beaches along the Jersey Shore require a badge to hit the sand, but there are still some free beaches.
3 weeks ago
Tornado touched down in South Jersey during severe storms: NWS
The twister was rated as an EF-0, with max winds of 65 mph to 75 mph.
3 weeks ago
Hundreds of bird species are packed into the Garden State. At New Jersey Audubon's annual event, birders race against time to catalog as many as possible.
4 weeks ago
Listen 2:273M agrees to pay N.J. up to $450 million for PFAS pollution in Salem and Middlesex counties
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin called it a “historic” settlement, as it’s the largest to date for PFAS and water contamination in the state.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:11A hybrid Ford Maverick truck hits the Wildwood Boardwalk, towing the iconic tram car
The vehicle replaces one of the boardwalk's nine tram car towing units. The replacement is a test, officials said, and it's not clear if the pickup will stay.
4 weeks ago
New Jersey officials announce 100% containment of Jones Road wildfire
Full containment of the blaze comes more than two weeks after it was first sparked in southern Ocean County.
4 weeks ago
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