Outdoors

Birthday cake, carousel rides and a singing Benjamin Franklin honored the rehabilitation that brought one of Philadelphia's oldest public parks back to life.

The investment would help improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the Philadelphia area with more protected bike lanes and trail expansion.

With summer in full swing, you may be looking for your next vacation spot. We put together a list of day trips you can take from the city.

A week after severe storms devastated vendor stands and inventory, the market bounced back and drew in customers.

Rainfall and a change in wind direction are expected to push the smoky air away from Philadelphia.

Wildfire smoke is bringing very unhealthy air pollution to the Philadelphia region. Officials say everyone should avoid optional outdoor activities.

Air quality in the Philadelphia region is forecast to be unhealthy for everyone Thursday. Officials advise limiting outdoor activities.

The South Philly market is soliciting donations to help vendors who “watched their businesses get destroyed in real time.”

Tales of adventure from the wild — in search of lost and elusive species.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the formally proposed levee would be downsized. Now they say the levee is not feasible.

A $25 million renovation to the new Carey Bear Country lets endangered bears swim, play and explore new spaces.

The Hopewell, NJ Native Plant Swap group gives away plants and seeds, and teaches newbies how to garden.

The PA Flax Project promotes the revitalization of the industry as a climate-friendly crop that could be used to make the sustainable plant-based fiber linen.

Temperatures in Greater Philadelphia are expected to reach over 100 degrees during World Cup games and America’s semiquincentennial events.

The legislation will create a tiered permitting system for development based on how critical a nontidal wetland is.