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Rudbeckia flowers in the Summer Winter Community Garden
Studio 2
Community

How to have a greener thumb

As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we're talking all things gardening.

Air Date: April 16, 2026 1:00 pm

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Birdwatchers during a Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Community

2 special birding events are coming up in New Jersey that are designed for people with reduced mobility

The "Big Sit" events include the use of all-terrain wheelchairs for birding experts and beginners who know nothing about birds.

1 month ago

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Three people work on plants outside in Delaware
Community

Horticultural students graduate from ‘Branches to Chances’ program in Delaware

The return-to-work program offers residents a chance to gain gardening and landscaping skills.

1 month ago

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Scarlet Tanager in the wild
Science

‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’

Scarlet tanagers migrate to Pennsylvania’s forests each year to breed before heading back to South America.

1 month ago

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Spring is in the air at Dilworth Park ahead of Mother's Day
Community
Billy Penn

Billy Penn’s ultimate guide to spring in Philly

Things are heating up this spring in Philly – literally. With America 250 coming up, there are more events than ever to enjoy the city.

1 month ago

Bicycles locked up to the fences of Rittenhouse Square Park
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

‘Just too onerous’: Getting bicycle racks in Philly should be simpler, advocates say

The costs, specifications and waits for a bicycle rack or corral permit might be discouraging businesses from even applying.

1 month ago

A Callery pear tree in Old City
Science
Billy Penn

What is that smell around the city? It may be the local pear trees

You’re not crazy if you think some of Philly’s beautiful, blooming trees smell a bit “off.” One expert tells us Bradford Pear trees have a distinct – and unpleasant – scent.

1 month ago

A white van drives through Camden as part of a mobile air monitoring project
Science

New Jersey air monitoring project measures toxic air pollution data on Camden streets

The mobile air monitoring project aims to identify hot spots of pollution in four overburdened communities in New Jersey, including Camden.

1 month ago

Listen 1:08
People walking along the beach picking up trash.
Science

Volunteers collect over 125,000 of pieces of plastic waste from New Jersey beaches

In 2025, 83% of the trash collected from New Jersey’s beaches were made from plastic.

2 months ago

Listen 1:11
An oak tree with new leaf growth also shows pollen and a drop of water hanging among the branches
Health

Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes: Allergy symptoms start earlier with climate change

Temperature and precipitation pattern changes mean trees are blooming earlier.

2 months ago

Listen 1:01
Philadelphia's skyline is visible above the Eastwick tree line.
Urban Planning

For Philly’s Eastwick neighborhood, flood buyouts could be an option as feds scale back levee proposal

Flooding has repeatedly battered parts of the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood, damaging homes, ruining cars and forcing evacuations.

2 months ago

A cherry blossom on the verge of full flowering
Community

Here’s where you can see cherry blossoms in Philly

It’s cherry blossom season! We put together a guide to help you find the perfect spot to see the colorful, flowering trees.

2 months ago

People walk Walnut Street
Community
Billy Penn

‘How far can we take it?’ Open Streets returns to Rittenhouse, with eyes on expansion

Organizers also announce Midtown Village dates and call for similar events citywide.

2 months ago

Wednesday Night Rides cycling group
Community
Billy Penn

Local cyclists scattered ‘seed bombs’ around North Philly. You can thank them for the flowers this spring

We joined Wednesday Night Rides and Skype a Scientist to help boost biodiversity in Philadelphia.

2 months ago

a large barge is billowing smoke from a fire, while 2 small ships spray it with water to put the fire out.
Community

Massive scrap metal fire on barge in Delaware Bay spews smoke throughout Philadelphia region

Firefighters are battling a massive scrap fire on the barge, which is in the process of getting towed to the New Jersey side of the bay.

2 months ago

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