Outdoors
‘Cobbs Connects’: West Philly neighbors work together to design new trail signage
“Come out, walk the trails, discover nature,” said Alicia Burbage. “You'll be amazed at what you can find.”
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Listen 1:57Zoning overlay for Cobbs Creek Golf Course passes despite community concerns
Opponents worry the bill could lead to more tree loss and flooding. “Please listen to us, man,” one activist pleaded.
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Listen 1:03New Jersey communities of color grapple with lack of trees, environmental inequity
Environmental groups plan to use state funding to plant trees in environmentally overburdened neighborhoods in places like Camden, Newark, and Trenton.
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Listen 2:19Philly Parks and Rec offering bonuses up to $1,000 in lifeguard recruitment effort
The $1,000 bonus is available for any lifeguard who submits their completed application by Apr. 15 and works throughout the summer season.
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An ice storm is unleashing treacherous conditions across parts of the Southern U.S.
Stretching from Texas to Tennessee, the storm will continue through at least Thursday morning, affecting travel and possibly knocking out power in some areas.
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New Garden Township acquires land for 106-acre public park in Chester County
New Garden Township has acquired 106-acres of land, once the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, for use as a passive-recreation park.
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Listen 1:10FDR Park redevelopment discussion halted due to protests
Dozen’s stood in protest outside Thursday’s FDR Park redevelopment meeting in South Philly after being denied entry. A virtual meeting is scheduled for March 1.
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Listen 1:21Flower Show to light up Convention Center with ‘Garden Electric’
A preview of the Flower Show’s return to the Convention Center highlighted multi-media projections and sound in “The Garden Electric.”
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Listen 1:02Cobbs Creek Golf Course zoning exemption gets commission approval despite opposition
Residents fear the zoning overlay could worsen flooding downstream of the golf course, but a state official and a developer’s contractor say that’s not likely.
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Nesting piping plovers show resilience in Delaware while the shorebirds struggle to maintain their population along the southern Atlantic Coast. Researchers want to know why.
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Discover the ‘hidden gems’ of Philly’s Fairmount Park via scavenger hunt
The scavenger hunt is a free, self-guided, six-week-long adventure in Philadelphia’s largest park.
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Listen 1:56Philly’s Broad Street Run announces earlier date, other changes for 2023
For this year only, the 10-miler through Philadelphia is moving one week earlier: to Sunday, April 30.
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Another dead whale washes up on Jersey Shore beach
A third humpback whale in about a month washed up at the Jersey Shore over the weekend, concerning both residents and conservationists.
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A bright green comet may be visible with the naked eye starting later this month
Comet C/2022 E3 was first spotted last year and will draw nearest to the Earth in early February.
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City: Philadelphia restaurants must have streetery permits by Jan. 9 to operate
"Restaurant operators, we fuel the city, we employ so many people, we provide economic impact for a lot of different areas. We provide jobs. Help us," said Sean McGranaghan.
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