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Mature trees shade a picnic area which is slated to become a soccer field
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphians fighting FDR Park renovation can continue their case in city court, judge says

It’s a procedural win for opponents of the renovation, who argue turf athletic fields and a new tidal wetland will radically change the park.

4 months ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Parts of SS United States removed for future museum, as rest is prepped for its watery end

The iconic ship’s conservancy shared drawings of the museum-to-be, while preparations to sink it off Florida continue.

4 months ago

a moon jellyfish on the sand at Savannah Beach
Science

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

Beach patrollers say they’re seeing the most jellyfish activity in recent memory. Lewes Beach had over four times as many stings in July compared to the same month last year.

4 months ago

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Community

‘It just felt like freedom’: Delaware expands access to nature with off-road Trackchairs in state parks

The state is expanding its public, off-road wheelchair program to five state parks, giving visitors with mobility challenges new access to trails.

4 months ago

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Jane Gaudreau, mother of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, stands in front of a children's playground
Community

Gaudreau Family 5K raises more than $500,000 for accessible playground at special education school

The playground honors hockey players John and Matt Gaudreau, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver last August.

4 months ago

Philly Earth Farm & Orchard
Community
Billy Penn

Tired of the trash and heat this summer? Philly’s community gardeners are cultivating fresh alternative spaces

The city’s green spaces bring countless public health and safety benefits. Here’s how you can get involved.

4 months ago

Linwood Park in Ardmore
Community

Montgomery County launches new open space grant initiative

Municipalities and organizations in the county can apply for open space preservation grants starting Sept. 1.

4 months ago

File photo: Newark, New Jersey skyline at dawn, March 18, 2018.
Weather

New Jersey offers grants to tackle the urban heat island effect

New Jersey’s temperatures are rising at a faster rate than many other states. The state is offering grants to communities to prepare for climate change–related heat waves.

5 months ago

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Weather

1 dead, 13 hurt in lightning strike at New Jersey archery range, police say

Police say a lightning strike at an archery range in New Jersey killed a man and injured 13 others.

5 months ago

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Community

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signs bill ending ban on Sunday hunting

The governor repealed what he called an “outdated” ban on Sunday hunting, saying the change will benefit Pennsylvania’s economy.

5 months ago

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Health

Why heat waves often bring air quality warnings to the Philadelphia area

When temperatures spiked last month, so did air pollution. Here’s why.

5 months ago

The Lunar Year performing at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Arts & Entertainment

Spruce Street Harbor Park free concert series ‘spans the gamut’ of what the Philly music scene has to offer

The Live and Local music series will be taking place all summer through Sept. 25 at the Lazy Hammock stage.

5 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia union workers have standoff with authorities at trash dump amid second day of strike

Residents dropped off both trash and recycling outside a locked city-run sanitation center in Northwest Philly flanked by striking union members, police and city workers.

5 months ago

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Urban Planning

Philadelphia Water Department celebrates improved waterways in Manayunk

The Philadelphia Water Department restored water flow from the Schuylkill River to the Manayunk Canal.

5 months ago

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Community
6abc

Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella at Asbury Park, N.J.: ‘Tough young woman’

Asbury Park Fire Department Chief Kevin Keddy said the umbrella went through the woman's upper left shoulder and came out her back.

6 months ago

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