
Outdoors
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signs bill ending ban on Sunday hunting
The governor repealed what he called an “outdated” ban on Sunday hunting, saying the change will benefit Pennsylvania’s economy.
7 days ago
Listen 0:46Why heat waves often bring air quality warnings to the Philadelphia area
When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.
1 week ago
The Live and Local music series will be taking place all summer through Sept. 25 at the Lazy Hammock stage.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:20Philadelphia union workers have standoff with authorities at trash dump amid second day of strike
Residents dropped off both trash and recycling outside a locked city-run sanitation center in Northwest Philly flanked by striking union members, police and city workers.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia Water Department celebrates improved waterways in Manayunk
The Philadelphia Water Department restored water flow from the Schuylkill River to the Manayunk Canal.
3 weeks ago
Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella at Asbury Park, N.J.: ‘Tough young woman’
Asbury Park Fire Department Chief Kevin Keddy said the umbrella went through the woman's upper left shoulder and came out her back.
3 weeks ago
‘TERRA’ weaves women’s bodies into the forest of Northwest Philly’s Schuylkill Center
Tucked into Philly’s largest tract of wild forest, “TERRA” explores ecofeminism and the disruptive forces of gravity.
1 month ago
Listen 2:07Best summer day trips from Philly
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.
Air Date: June 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39Philadelphia City Council urges Parks and Rec to stop using chemical herbicides
Councilmember Nina Ahmad said Parks and Recreation officials are ignoring the 2020 law. The city department says the natural herbicides don’t work.
1 month ago
Listen 0:51Chesapeake Bay health grade dips after hottest year on record and extreme rainfall patterns
Despite the grade drop, the report cited long-term improvements in dissolved oxygen in the bay’s waters to help support bay life.
1 month ago
‘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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
2 months 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 months ago
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