
Outdoors
The first supermoon of the year will light up the night sky Monday evening
Monday's moon is a so-called supermoon because it will be both full and located close to Earth on its elliptical orbit around our planet.
5 months ago
Thomas Paine Plaza’s makeover is a big blow to the local skateboarding community, skaters say.
5 months ago
Philadelphia area July 4th fireworks list for 2023
Check out our full list to see where July 4 fireworks displays are happening in your neighborhood.
5 months ago
Expect a hot, smoky summer in much of America. Here’s why you’d better get used to it
Between the 235 out-of-control Canadian wildfires and unstable weather patterns responsible for these meteorological mishaps, climate relief will be few and far in between.
5 months ago
Weather forecast: Munch of area under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued for the threat of severe storms this monday afternoon, lasting well into the evening.
5 months ago
This fishing gear can help save whales. What will it take for fishermen to use it?
Fishing grounds are being closed, but new technology could help avoid that.
5 months ago
OceanGate wants to change deep-sea tourism, but its missing sub highlights the risks
Until this week, few people were aware of another extreme adventure industry that is just getting started: deep-ocean exploration.
5 months ago
A search is underway for a missing submersible that brings tourists to the Titanic
A submersible capable of taking tourists over 2 miles underwater to view the Titanic wreckage up close has gone missing.
5 months ago
The Power of Awe — and How to Find It
Researcher Dacher Keltner investigates the elusive emotion of awe, revealing how it transforms our brains and bodies, and how to find more wonder in our everyday lives.
Air Date: June 16, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:51Mill Creek Recreation Center renamed in honor of Parks & Rec employee killed at work
The Tiffany Fletcher Recreational Center, formerly Mill Creek, will receive ADA improvements, a computer lab, and a mural depicting the late Parks & Rec employee.
6 months ago
Listen 1:00All of Philadelphia’s public pools to open this summer, with staggered schedule
The city pushed to hire 400 lifeguards ahead of the pools opening. Parks and Recreation leaders say the spaced out schedule will allow for more lifeguards to finish training.
6 months ago
Why is smoke from Canada impacting the Philadelphia region and when will it go away?
A Code Red Air Quality Alert will be in effect for Delaware Thursday, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be under a Code Orange.
6 months ago
N.J. utilities float solar panels on reservoir, powering water treatment plant
Two New Jersey utilities have joined forces on a clean energy project to pump water from a reservoir to 84,000 homes and businesses.
6 months ago
Picking the ‘right’ sunscreen isn’t as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes
We asked dermatologists to share their tips to optimize protection and we learned about the common misperceptions they hear from patients.
6 months ago
Heads up! Stunning birds are all around us, even in dense cities
If you pay attention, you can see or hear a wide variety of birds, especially in migration season.
6 months ago