Outdoors
New Jersey’s controversial black bear hunting season begins
Officials had hoped to harvest 20 percent of the population during the regular hunting period.
2 months ago
In effort to balance growth and preservation, Sussex County acquires 165 acres of farmland
As Sussex County grapples with rapid population growth, officials have purchased 165 acres of farmland to preserve the region's agricultural heritage.
2 months ago
Listen 1:10What to know about Hurricane Milton after it slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast
Florida residents and officials were assessing the damage after powerful Hurricane Milton brought strong winds, heavy rains and tornadoes.
2 months ago
Vigil at LOVE Park honors Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war
Families for Ceasefire Philly organized the vigil in front of the LOVE statue, where mourners hung a sign with the words “Gaza."
3 months ago
More than one in seven outdoor workers faced heat-related symptoms on the job last year, according to a survey by a research nonprofit.
3 months ago
Listen 1:07Toxic PFAS detected in several Delaware watersheds, report says
Red Clay Creek, which provides drinking water for residents in the Stanton area, had some of the highest PFAS levels detected.
3 months ago
Listen 1:20The box tree moth, which originally hails from Asia, has only one victim: boxwoods, a non-native shrub commonly used for hedging and topiary.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08Plan to turn SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef off Florida hits a snag
Okaloosa County's tourism division hopes the addition of the ship as an artificial reef would bolster its status as a "premiere fishing destination."
4 months ago
Proposal could turn SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Florida
The worn-out ship is under a "contingent contract" with Okaloosa County, Florida, the vessel's owners emphasize.
4 months ago
Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here’s how to protect yourself
Mosquitos love heat. And as summers get warmer, mosquito-borne illnesses are rising, in the U.S., Europe, and South and Central America.
4 months ago
Conservationists find mussel life near Pennypack on the Delaware
Finding mussel life in the Delaware River is a sign of good water quality, conservationists say.
4 months ago
Listen 1:13Vehicle that went into Schuylkill River was accidentally shifted into gear, police say
Police say the couple was making out at the time.
4 months ago
Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.
Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.
4 months ago
Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough
At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!
4 months ago
What to know about Monday’s blue supermoon
The next blue supermoon will not happen until 2032, but supermoons occur more frequently.
4 months ago