Outdoors
An assistant commissioner says the department has plenty of road salt and brine, and that 3,400 plow and salt trucks are ready to roll.
2 months ago
Listen 1:05Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
As a potential snowstorm threatens to blanket the Philadelphia region and beyond, here are some tips to keep pets safe in the cold.
2 months ago
A major winter storm is likely to hit the region this weekend, bringing anywhere from 8 to 18 inches of snow.
2 months ago
New Jersey finalizes higher elevation standards for the shore
The new rules require development in coastal flood zones to be elevated 4 feet higher to account for future sea level rise.
2 months ago
Listen 0:54Reddit and everyday conversations are abuzz with a huge snowstorm this weekend. Is it really happening?
2 months ago
‘Strawberries to collard greens’: The Original American Foundation grows free food in Kingsessing
Founders of the Original American Foundation say their goals are to lower food costs for neighbors and prevent gentrification.
2 months ago
Listen 0:55Horticultural Society teases the roots of the upcoming Philadelphia Flower Show
“Rooted: The Origins of American Gardening” opens Feb. 28.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17La propuesta se envió a los legisladores para concientizar sobre el bienestar animal. Sin embargo, algunos paseadores de perros cuestionan su viabilidad.
2 months ago
How nature is fostering kids’ creativity in Philadelphia
Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.
2 months ago
Listen 4:42First Day Hikes return to Delaware State Parks as visitors welcome 2026 outdoors
For many, the new-year tradition is about more than a walk in the park: it’s a reset for the year ahead.
2 months ago
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.
2 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
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