Outdoors

Fire crews have settled controlled burns to help contain the blaze and save at least 100 homes that are at risk along Stage Road and Route 9.

A one-of-a-kind bike track is reopening in West Fairmount Park with an open invite to riders of all ages and skill levels. The pump track is free.

MLK Drive became a popular biking and walking path during the pandemic. As city officials prepare to reopen it, advocates see opportunities to share the road better.

Through events like “Bird Watching While Black,” The Brothers’ Network aims to celebrate Black men as “full human beings” who aren’t limited by others’ perceptions.

Follow the brave souls who biked 380.3 miles across Pennsylvania, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, for the 2021 Crush the Commonwealth ride.

For the American shad, challenges extend far beyond the Delaware River.

The Woodmere Museum turns a traditional mounded gardening technique into land art.

A hull rebuild will enable the ship to sail beyond the sheltered waters of the Delaware. Another goal: Teaching job skills that will travel too.

The Schuylkill River Trail will see a new connector to Route 422 near Pottstown, helping the link from Chester County all the way south to Philly.

After a seemingly endless winter, signs of spring are finally sprouting throughout the region. Here's how to make the most out of your garden during this growing season.

A report on rock samples submitted for asbestos testing and property values near another H&K Group quarry drew objections.

Muddy water from pipeline construction flows at a rapid rate into West Valley Creek in Exton. DEP says no permit violations have occurred.

Philadelphia, consider it your springtime mission to scrape these bugs out of existence.

Medical experts agree that it’s wisest to keep group gatherings outside. Good news: Pennsylvania’s park programming and party permits are open.

Residential groups and local businesses are using their influence to limit one band’s outdoor music performances in Rittenhouse Park.