Outdoors
Heat Advisory remains in effect as late-summer heat grips Philly
The NWS recommends that people stay indoors and check on older relatives and neighbors.
1 year ago
‘It’s a bonding thing’: Free festival aims to get Philadelphians into fishing
The annual Philly Fun Fishing Fest is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 9 along the Schuylkill River.
1 year ago
Listen 0:56First annual EcoFest is coming to Media Borough
Transition Town Greater Media is hosting its first annual EcoFest on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Park in Media Borough.
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Delaware Nature Society receives federal dollars for Wilmington pollinator gardens
As the impacts from climate change loom, the Delaware Nature Society hopes community gardens can mitigate heat and stormwater.
1 year ago
Philly’s FDR Park gets federal grant for stream and wetland restoration
$1.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help fund work in the natural areas of FDR Park, part of a $250 million park renovation.
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Philly Schools Chief Tony Watlington, A New I-95 ‘Cap’ Park, Trivia & Things to Do
Kids in Philadelphia go back to school next week. We talk with Superintendent Tony Watlington. Plus, the I-95 cap park project and the best events happening all weekend long.
Air Date: August 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02New bike trail in New Castle County funded with federal infrastructure dollars
The ADA-accessible path will connect Newport, Wilmington, and New Castle.
1 year ago
James Patterson’s Philly Thriller, Making Your Harvest Last, User-Friendly Transit
We'll talk with James Patterson about his new release, Lion and Lamb. Plus, missing summertime already? How to preserve the bounty of your garden for months to come.
Air Date: August 29, 2023
Listen 50:03Tropical Storm Idalia could reach hurricane strength before hitting Florida this week
Forecasters say the storm is expected to intensify as it moves north over the Gulf of Mexico, but it's still unclear how strong it will be and what path it will take.
1 year ago
A Philly environmental leader’s grand vision to turn vacant lots into a new park system
Jerome Shabazz of the Overbrook Environmental Education Center is working with Temple, Drexel, and city officials on the effort.
1 year ago
Improvements are coming to Rainbow Meadow Park in Delran
Money from the American Rescue Plan will go towards trails, family areas, and restrooms.
1 year ago
The Power of Awe — and Where to Look for It
Researcher Dacher Keltner investigates the elusive emotion of awe, revealing how it transforms our brains and bodies, and how to find more wonder in our everyday lives.
Air Date: August 25, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Singer-Songwriter Amos Lee, Rick Steves on Travel, Sharks at the Shore
This episode holds the best of the summer. Rick Steves joins us to talk about how to travel, a biologist tells us why we need to love sharks and Amos Lee plays live music.
Air Date: August 23, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02‘Flesh and fun’: Philly Naked Bike Ride returns for its 14th year
The 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. There’s no need to sign up and it’s free to ride.
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Listen 1:26Climate projections expect Delco to face significant challenges. Delco’s plan contains more than 200 actions to create a more sustainable and resilient county.
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