
Outdoors
How Philly became the ‘Mural Capital of the World’
Jane Golden walks Billy Penn through Philadelphia’s 40-year journey as a public art pioneer.
3 months ago
Blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday from parts of the Northeast to central Appalachia.
3 months ago
Vare Recreation Center sets a ‘goal for the city’ with grand reopening after $21 million renovation
The renovations brought new indoor gyms to the rec center, which also became the first in the city with fiber-optic high speed internet.
3 months ago
Listen 1:07An Israeli muralist has been selected for Philly’s Holocaust Memorial Plaza
Ella Ponizovsky Bergelson, based in Berlin, will design a Holocaust mural for a prominent intersection on the Parkway.
3 months ago
Listen 1:14The New Jersey Forest Fire Service established a containment line behind several homes in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.
3 months ago
Studio 2 Extra: Philadelphia suburb hosts nation’s largest trash incinerator
The documentary "Trash & Burn" alleges that America's largest trash incinerator is causing Chester's childhood asthma rates to be four times the national average.
Air Date: November 18, 2024 4:00 pm
Listen 11:36‘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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 months ago