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Outdoors
Pa. Senate committee scrutinizes water privatization in Philly suburbs
Critics of Act 12 say since its adoption in 2016, for-profit water companies have lured municipalities into massive deals at the expense of the ratepayer.
1 year ago
Listen 1:14Pa. gives $400,000 to Delco playground, parks and trail projects
A Delco playground, a park and a trail will each be getting an allotment of the funding via the state’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program.
1 year ago
Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time
Billions of cicadas will emerge this spring across eastern and southern states as two broods arrive simultaneously for the first time in more than 200 years.
1 year ago
After a two-year snow lull, Delaware Valley ski resorts are celebrating and opening more trails
Skiers, snowboarders and snow-tubers are hitting the slopes after the big snowstorm.
1 year ago
Philly’s snow emergency means it’s time to break out the homemade sleds
The creator of the Flexible Flyer was born here. But you don’t need one of those to hit the slopes.
1 year ago
Snow is accumulating in the Philly region. Here’s the latest forecast
The area's first measurable amount of snowfall in nearly two years came earlier this week. Now it's time for round two.
1 year ago
Expansion for major Delaware state park to add 275 acres for recreation and preservation
A $26 million project is set to add 275 acres to White Clay Creek State Park in a strategic three-phase expansion.
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Listen 1:15“We've already seen a lot of rain with the three previous storms … our soils can't take much more rainfall,” said one NWS meteorologist.
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Jan. 4 - 7: Philly Loves Bowie Week, Van Halen Nation in N.J., and ‘Princesses and Heroes’ in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
1 year ago
Listen 5:40An all-terrain wheelchair is coming to Wharton State Forest in Burlington County
This spring, visitors to Wharton State Forest with mobility impairments will be able to experience the great outdoors like never before.
1 year ago
Listen 0:55A new program in New Jersey will help those with disabilities enjoy more outdoor recreation areas and services.
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Listen 1:17Pierce Brosnan faces charges after allegedly walking in Yellowstone’s thermal areas
Brosnan, who is best known for his stint as James Bond in the 1990s, was charged in Wyoming with failing to keep to the trails. He's due in federal court on Jan. 23.
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Efforts are underway to help beautify and protect New Jersey’s urban areas with trees
New Jersey environmental groups are working together to plant more trees in urban areas.
1 year ago
Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park
Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.
1 year ago
Listen 5:06Working Out in Winter, The Rise in Hate Crimes and Bigotry, Typewriters in Philly
Trends in hate crimes after a shooting in Vermont this weekend targeted three students of Palestinian descent. Also, cold weather exercise - staying motivated and safe.
Air Date: November 28, 2023 12:00 pm
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