
Outdoors
Storm leaves path of damage in Woodstown, New Jersey
Crews worked though Saturday night and all day Sunday to remove the downed poles and replace them with new ones.
2 years ago
Dangerous levels of toxic ‘blue-green algae’ found in South Jersey ponds and lakes
Exposure to toxic blue-green algae can cause organ damage in humans and kill pets.
2 years ago
Kids flood in to play as Rose Tree Park’s playground finally opens to the public
Rose Tree Park Playground’s features include ADA-compliant ramps, a bird’s nest swing, and a carousel flush with the ground.
2 years ago
Climate scientists say extreme rain behind deadly Bucks County flood is becoming more frequent
The storm behind the deadly Bucks County flood dumped about a month’s worth of rain in two hours. It’s the sort of deluge scientists say climate change could make more common.
2 years ago
5 people killed, 2 children missing after flash floods in Upper Makefield Twp.
"I want Bucks County to know that we are here with you,” said Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro.
2 years ago
Listen 0:56Last month was the hottest June ever recorded on Earth
June 2023 was the hottest June on record, going back to 1850. And forecasters expect more records to fall as El Niño exacerbates human-caused climate change.
2 years ago
Code Orange declared for Philly, suburbs due to poor air quality
Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.
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New funding hopes to spur more parklets in Philly, spot-greening the streets with oases of calm
The approval process for something as small as a sidewalk bench can be daunting.
2 years ago
New LINK trail will connect more than a dozen communities in South Jersey
Camden County received $19 million in federal funding to get the project off the ground.
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NWS places severe thunderstorm watch over parts of Del., Md., N.J., and Pa.
Downpours that could produce flash flooding will be the main threat.
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What will it take to stop Jersey Shore town from bulldozing its beach? $12M in fines hasn’t done it
DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette warns that the city’s conduct jeopardizes funding for future beach protection projects.
2 years ago
U.S. gives go-ahead for Orsted’s New Jersey offshore wind farm to start construction
The wind farm would power 500,000 homes. Other approvals remain to be granted, but Orsted plans to start construction this fall.
2 years ago
‘An amazing tool’: Wilmington’s first dual language trail celebrates bilingualism and inclusivity
Wilmington's first dual language trail encourages bilingualism through educational activities and fun experiences at Cool Spring Park.
2 years ago
Cyclists end 700-mile commemorative journey at Independence Mall
Cyclists from the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance ended the 700-mile trek in Philadelphia on Monday.
2 years ago
Part 1 of push to save historic Crebilly Farm in Westtown is complete
Natural Lands announced the finalization of four conservation easements on 102 acres of the iconic property in Westtown Township.
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