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Science

Anglers help stock White Clay Creek with trout, celebrate improvements to water quality

Pennsylvania has awarded more than $17 million in grants to 89 state projects to improve water quality and support trout.

2 days ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphians who care for vacant side yards form group to push for easier land-acquisition process

The coalition wants the Land Bank to give neighbors preferential rights to apply for vacant side yards and expand eligibility.

4 days ago

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Bartram's Garden
Community
Billy Penn

America’s first botanical garden is right here in Philly

Bartram’s Garden existed long before our nation was founded. The park was a foundation for natural history in the U.S.

6 days ago

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Community
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Wildwood considering overnight boardwalk closure

The Jersey Shore community is considering closing the boardwalk to the public between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. year-round.

6 days ago

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Studio 2
Community

How to have a greener thumb

As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we're talking all things gardening.

Air Date: April 16, 2026 1:00 pm

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Community

2 special birding events are coming up in New Jersey that are designed for people with reduced mobility

The "Big Sit" events include the use of all-terrain wheelchairs for birding experts and beginners who know nothing about birds.

1 week ago

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Community

Horticultural students graduate from ‘Branches to Chances’ program in Delaware

The return-to-work program offers residents a chance to gain gardening and landscaping skills.

1 week ago

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Scarlet Tanager in the wild
Science

‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’

Scarlet tanagers migrate to Pennsylvania’s forests each year to breed before heading back to South America.

2 weeks ago

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Spring is in the air at Dilworth Park ahead of Mother's Day
Community
Billy Penn

Billy Penn’s ultimate guide to spring in Philly

Things are heating up this spring in Philly – literally. With America 250 coming up, there are more events than ever to enjoy the city.

2 weeks ago

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Urban Planning
Billy Penn

‘Just too onerous’: Getting bicycle racks in Philly should be simpler, advocates say

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

2 weeks ago

A Callery pear tree in Old City
Science
Billy Penn

What is that smell around the city? It may be the local pear trees

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.

3 weeks ago

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Science

New Jersey air monitoring project measures toxic air pollution data on Camden streets

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

3 weeks ago

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Science

Volunteers collect over 125,000 of pieces of plastic waste from New Jersey beaches

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

3 weeks ago

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An oak tree with new leaf growth also shows pollen and a drop of water hanging among the branches
Health

Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes: Allergy symptoms start earlier with climate change

Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.

3 weeks ago

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Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
Urban Planning

For Philly’s Eastwick neighborhood, flood buyouts could be an option as feds scale back levee proposal

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

4 weeks ago

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