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Phil Murphy speaks
Weather

New Jersey under state of emergency Friday due to propane shortage

The shortage was caused by a power outage at a propane distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.

1 day ago

President Donald Trump pumps his fist alongside first lady Melania Trump
Community

National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday

Trump's birthday, June 14, is also Flag Day. The change is one of several new admission policies that include higher entry fees for international visitors.

5 days ago

Open Streets Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

Winter-themed fun returns to Center City this weekend with Open Streets: West Walnut

Center City District is closing Walnut Street from Broad to 19th streets to draw holiday shoppers offline and into community.

1 week ago

wetlands
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s wetlands at risk as Trump administration seeks to remove protections

Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.

2 weeks ago

File: A gardener uses a leaf blower to clear leaves at a home in Sacramento, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2021.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The great leaf blower debate

Last week, Lower Merion Township passed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Many are happy to wave goodbye to noisy and pollutive equipment. Others have reservations.

Air Date: November 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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Sand dunes on the beach and a work vehicle
Science

Federal funding freeze stalls New Jersey beach replenishment projects

The stalled beach nourishment projects come after a new study found that coastal flooding could become the norm in the near future.

3 weeks ago

A map of the Gulph Road Connector
Community

King of Prussia’s ‘Gulph Road Connector’ will link Schuylkill River, Chester Valley trails

The King of Prussia Business District was awarded more than $300,000 to jumpstart planning and funding strategies to complete the 2.8-mile-long trail.

3 weeks ago

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A man using a leaf blower to clear a sidewalk
Community

Lower Merion is banning gas-powered leaf blowers. Here’s what to know

In 2020, lawn equipment in Montgomery County produced as much carbon dioxide as nearly 33,000 cars during the same time period, data shows.

3 weeks ago

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Students cross bridge of wooden stumps
Education

Bristol’s Nature Club teaches kids lessons on a forest floor

Natural environments are known to benefit childhood development. The Bristol School District includes a forest in its curriculum.

1 month ago

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Traffic on 76 East coming into Center City, Philadelphia
Science

Why billions of gallons of raw sewage keep ending up in Philadelphia waterways

With a new analysis showing where the pollution is going, environmental advocates call on public officials to do more to stop it.

2 months ago

A fox has been spotted in Broomall
Community
6abc

Fox with plastic tube stuck around neck sparks concern in Broomall

Good Boy Dog Recovery, a group that typically focuses on rescuing dogs, believes the fox has corrugated plastic piping around its neck.

2 months ago

Delaware River
Science

In the Delaware River, climate change and invasive species threaten shad, ‘America’s founding fish’

The fish are a critical food source for larger fish like striped bass, as well as bears, raptors, cormorants and gulls.

2 months ago

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Acting Gov. Tahesha Way
Weather
6abc

New Jersey declares State of Emergency as storm moves up the coast

The nor'easter is expected to hit Sunday and continue into Monday.

2 months ago

People walk along the multi-use trail at Ridley Creek State Park in Media, Pa.
Urban Planning

Delaware County debuts online interactive map for growing trail system

The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub is an online resource to locate places to walk and track the county’s progress in building out its trail system.

2 months ago

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A flowering dogwood’s leaves turning in early October of 2025 at the Pennypack Ecological Trust Preserve in Montgomery County, Pa.
Science

Why fall foliage may not be as bright in the Philly region this year

Cooler temperatures and a late season drought caused some trees to lose their leaves early, while also affecting the quality of fall colors.

2 months ago

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