Outdoors
New Jersey is investing $11 million to restore salt marshes, including Scotch Bonnet Island
Rising seas are drowning New Jersey wetlands. A new round of state climate funding aims to make them more resilient.
4 weeks ago
PETA urges Delaware lawmakers to consider dog-walking requirement, sparking debate on animal welfare
The proposal was sent out to legislators to raise awareness about animal welfare. But some dog walkers question its practicality.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:21Get out the vote: Why the Lower Schuylkill River should win Pa. River of the Year
From its name to its biodiversity, the river offers a range of fun and unique qualities to consider before you vote by Jan. 16.
1 month ago
After first major snow of the season, Philly hunkers down for dangerously cold and icy conditions
While the snow has passed, high winds and below-freezing temps will create potentially dangerous conditions the next few days.
1 month ago
New Jersey under state of emergency Friday due to propane shortage
The shortage was caused by a power outage at a propane distribution plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.
2 months ago
National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump’s birthday
Trump's birthday, June 14, is also Flag Day. The change is one of several new admission policies that include higher entry fees for international visitors.
2 months ago
Winter-themed fun returns to Center City this weekend with Open Streets: West Walnut
Center City District is closing Walnut Street from Broad to 19th streets to draw holiday shoppers offline and into community.
2 months ago
Delaware’s wetlands at risk as Trump administration seeks to remove protections
Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.
2 months ago
Last week, Lower Merion Township passed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. Many are happy to wave goodbye to noisy and pollutive equipment. Others have reservations.
Air Date: November 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Federal funding freeze stalls New Jersey beach replenishment projects
The stalled beach nourishment projects come after a new study found that coastal flooding could become the norm in the near future.
2 months ago
King of Prussia’s ‘Gulph Road Connector’ will link Schuylkill River, Chester Valley trails
The King of Prussia Business District was awarded more than $300,000 to jumpstart planning and funding strategies to complete the 2.8-mile-long trail.
2 months ago
Listen 0:52Lower Merion is banning gas-powered leaf blowers. Here’s what to know
In 2020, lawn equipment in Montgomery County produced as much carbon dioxide as nearly 33,000 cars during the same time period, data shows.
2 months ago
Listen 1:20Bristol’s Nature Club teaches kids lessons on a forest floor
Natural environments are known to benefit childhood development. The Bristol School District includes a forest in its curriculum.
3 months ago
Listen 2:54Why billions of gallons of raw sewage keep ending up in Philadelphia waterways
With a new analysis showing where the pollution is going, environmental advocates call on public officials to do more to stop it.
3 months ago
Fox with plastic tube stuck around neck sparks concern in Broomall
Good Boy Dog Recovery, a group that typically focuses on rescuing dogs, believes the fox has corrugated plastic piping around its neck.
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