
Outdoors
Hundreds of bird species are packed into the Garden State. At New Jersey Audubon's annual event, birders race against time to catalog as many as possible.
1 month ago
Listen 2:273M agrees to pay N.J. up to $450 million for PFAS pollution in Salem and Middlesex counties
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin called it a “historic” settlement, as it’s the largest to date for PFAS and water contamination in the state.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11A hybrid Ford Maverick truck hits the Wildwood Boardwalk, towing the iconic tram car
The vehicle replaces one of the boardwalk's nine tram car towing units. The replacement is a test, officials said, and it's not clear if the pickup will stay.
1 month ago
New Jersey officials announce 100% containment of Jones Road wildfire
Full containment of the blaze comes more than two weeks after it was first sparked in southern Ocean County.
1 month ago
Listen 0:41Schuylkill River Trail expands to Grays Ferry with 650-foot cable bridge
The $48 million project, a decade in the making, will ultimately connect Center City with the Grays Ferry neighborhood in South Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:16Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am
Kelce showed off his game at a pro-am ahead of the Truist Championship, posting a video of his swing online and asking both pros and amateurs for advice on how to get better.
1 month ago
Bucks County Book Festival draws hundreds of readers, authors to main event
The seventh annual Bucks County Book Festival drew crowds with author panels, book signings and a celebration of community, creativity and the joy of reading.
2 months ago
Listen 1:06Your spectator guide to Philadelphia’s 2025 Broad Street Run
From starting times to best vantage points, as well as the weather forecast, Billy Penn has you covered.
2 months ago
A comprehensive guide to the many run groups in and around Philly
Find the fitness community that fits your schedule, location and vibe. Most are free to join.
2 months ago
11 great places to get out and run in Philly
Experts offer up the best routes — and some hidden gems — for a run alone or with a group.
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Montgomery County launches 10th annual ‘Trail Challenge’
Participants can win prizes for visiting 18 participating parks and trails before Dec. 1.
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How did the Jones Road wildfire start and why are wildfires common in the New Jersey Pine Barrens?
The large wildfire was sparked at the peak of New Jersey’s spring fire season.
2 months ago
Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns
In its most recent update, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said about half of the fire spread over nearly 24 square miles in the southern part of the state was contained.
2 months ago
Ocean County, New Jersey wildfire: 19-year-old charged with arson
Investigators say Joseph Kling set wooden pallets on fire and left them unattended.
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Officials expect the Jones Road Wildfire to eclipse a 2007 blaze by the time full containment happens this weekend.
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