Outdoors
‘All faces and paces’: Philly Slow Girl Run Club aims to make running less daunting
Paige Black started Philly Slow Girl Run Club back in 2022 when she had no one to run with. The community now draws 50 or more runners a week.
2 months ago
Burn bans in effect throughout Philadelphia region amid drought conditions
Montgomery County has a 30-day ban starting Saturday. Delaware County's went into effect last week.
2 months ago
Self-proclaimed “coaster enthusiasts” gathered for final rides on Kingda Ka on Sunday, Nov. 10, before the official news of the attraction’s closure broke.
2 months ago
2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning and blazes out West
The drought declaration by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked people to take voluntary conservation steps, like shorter showers.
2 months ago
Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean
With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.
3 months ago
New Jersey declares drought warning as reservoir, groundwater levels decline
Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing above-average demands for water.
3 months ago
Local groups honor gun violence victims in Philly and its suburbs
Local groups remembered the hundreds of people killed as a result of gun violence in Philadelphia and in its surrounding counties.
3 months ago
Listen 1:00South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday
On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.
3 months ago
‘Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub’: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought
An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.
3 months ago
New Jersey faces unseasonably high number of wildfires as drought continues
The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11“We try to make it so that you can do a little or a lot,” said one organizer. “If you have 15 minutes … if you have three hours, we'll take it all.”
3 months ago
Crews battling 2 wildfires in New Jersey, where conditions are driest in nearly 120 years
Lack of significant rainfall since August contributed to the dry conditions, which prompted the state to impose strict restrictions on outdoor fires.
3 months ago
Historic Longwood Gardens in Chester County readies for its next modern chapter
A $250 million renovation updates the century-old, 1,100-acre showcase garden in Kennett Square.
3 months ago
Listen 1:46Staving off the horde: Is your beloved tree a zombie? Local arborists say check on it
Whether it be from damaging weather conditions, diseases, fungi or insect infestations, a sick or dying tree can be dangerous — and hard to spot.
3 months ago
Listen 1:10Pa., N.J., Del. receive millions of federal dollars for water quality upgrades
The states will use the funding to remove toxic chemicals, remove lead pipes and upgrade sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
3 months ago
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