
Outdoors
Toxic PFAS detected in several Delaware watersheds, report says
Red Clay Creek, which provides drinking water for residents in the Stanton area, had some of the highest PFAS levels detected.
6 months ago
Listen 1:20The box tree moth, which originally hails from Asia, has only one victim: boxwoods, a non-native shrub commonly used for hedging and topiary.
6 months ago
Listen 1:08Plan to turn SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef off Florida hits a snag
Okaloosa County's tourism division hopes the addition of the ship as an artificial reef would bolster its status as a "premiere fishing destination."
7 months ago
Proposal could turn SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Florida
The worn-out ship is under a "contingent contract" with Okaloosa County, Florida, the vessel's owners emphasize.
7 months ago
Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here’s how to protect yourself
Mosquitos love heat. And as summers get warmer, mosquito-borne illnesses are rising, in the U.S., Europe, and South and Central America.
7 months ago
Conservationists find mussel life near Pennypack on the Delaware
Finding mussel life in the Delaware River is a sign of good water quality, conservationists say.
7 months ago
Listen 1:13Vehicle that went into Schuylkill River was accidentally shifted into gear, police say
Police say the couple was making out at the time.
7 months ago
Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.
Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.
7 months ago
Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough
At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!
7 months ago
What to know about Monday’s blue supermoon
The next blue supermoon will not happen until 2032, but supermoons occur more frequently.
7 months ago
Here’s how Tropical Storm Debby will impact the Philly region
Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.
8 months ago
Listen 1:06In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power
The invasive insect appeared in Pennsylvania 10 years ago and continues to spread west, as far away as Illinois.
8 months ago
Listen 1:393 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security.
8 months ago
Listen 1:07New book peeks over the wall into Philadelphia’s grand gardens
“Private Gardens of Philadelphia” showcases beautiful places few people have seen.
8 months ago
Listen 1:45City says it’s cleaned 5,000 blocks, with 13,000 more to go
Some residents scoff, while others say it’s a good start.
9 months ago