
Outdoors
8 dolphins dead after mass stranding event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey
"The decision was made to humanely euthanize the dolphins to prevent further suffering," the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said.
2 days ago
Spring is officially here, and Philly is in full bloom
WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter captured some of the most scenic spring moments in Philly. Here’s what she found.
3 days ago
Connecting with the Schuylkill, a walk to celebrate World Water Day
Visitors from all over the world traveled alongside the Schuylkill River trail to connect with nature and its importance.
5 days ago
Port Richmond playground reopens as Rebuild looks to future projects
Officials with Rebuild Philadelphia point to a brighter future ahead during the reopening of Glavin Playground in Port Richmond Thursday.
7 days ago
Listen 1:08How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts
From the sands of the Jersey Shore to the islands of Indonesia, strands of coconut husk are being incorporated into shoreline protection projects.
2 weeks ago
Novel method will help restore Delaware and New Jersey salt marshes
Climate change threatens to “drown” Delaware’s salt marshes. New funds from the National Wildlife Foundation will use a novel method to restore them.
2 weeks ago
Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas
The treaty will create a new body to manage ocean life conservation and establish marine protected areas in ocean regions outside national boundary waters.
3 weeks ago
The Philadelphia Flower Show returns indoors for a show that’s out of this world
After two years in FDR Park, the exhibition is back at the Convention Center with a new spark.
3 weeks ago
Snow showers, cold this weekend in the Greater Philadelphia region
Snow showers are likely during the early afternoon on Saturday.
4 weeks ago
Flowers and trees are blooming super early in Philly after a warmer-than-usual winter
The region’s warmer-than-usual winter, with an abundance of “growing degree” days, has led to plantlife being three weeks ahead of schedule.
4 weeks ago
After years of work, Philly releases final plan to increase the city’s tree canopy
The city wants to eliminate disparities in tree coverage between neighborhoods.
4 weeks ago
Oceanographer Carlos Moffat and his graduate students have just spent 45 days at sea — to better understand ocean warming and melting ice in Antarctica.
1 month ago
Listen 1:37Wilmington celebrates fifth annual Cupid’s Fun Run to support Children’s Tumor Foundation
The four-hour celebration aims to raise awareness and money to support research into neurofibromatosis and childhood tumors.
1 month ago
Warm forecast could bring early spring blooms to Philly area, experts say
“It looks like things are trending … a good solid two weeks early,” one expert said.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07Delaware State Parks attendance soars to another record
More than eight million people visited a Delaware park in 2022, a new state record. It’s the eighth year in a row the park attendance record has been set.
2 months ago