Outdoors
State parks opening more campsites to pets, after surge of people visited in 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic limited indoor gatherings and large outdoor events last year, people flocked to state parks for fun —and safe — things to do.
6 years ago
Berms, blasts, and… dino prints? Bucks quarry hearing continues cross-examination
Springfield Twp. residents’ questions indicated a variety of reasons for opposition that could surface in later arguments, or simply go extinct.
6 years ago
Super Bowl Sunday bringing snow, rain to Philly region
Between 3 and 6 inches are expected in Philadelphia and many suburbs.
6 years ago
Philly public ice rinks will open with COVID-19 safety precautions
Rinks will host public skate hours on evenings and weekends to offer residents safe, affordable family fun.
6 years ago
Montgomery County declares Code Blue; dangerous temperatures forecast for weekend
The Code Blue declaration has been issued for Montgomery County beginning Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at 9 p.m. and ending on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at 9 a.m.
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While much of New Jersey shovels, coastal communities dry out from moderate flooding
Coastal New Jersey communities are drying out after seeing moderate flooding during this week’s nor’easter.
6 years ago
A gloomy Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil says more winter
Punxsutawney Phil has emerged from his burrow to forecast there will be six more weeks of winter.
6 years ago
Nor’easter update: Light snow lingers after storm pummels Philly region
Cleanup is underway after a winter storm continued to hit the Delaware Valley into Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.
6 years ago
Wintry mix of ice and light snow to cause slippery spots
A FIRST ALERT is in effect for the Pennsylvania suburbs, Lehigh Valley and Berks County Tuesday due to a wintry mix of ice and light snow.
6 years ago
Still filled: Schuylkill River dredging project near Boathouse Row stalls
A “contractual impasse” has brought the multimillion-dollar effort to a halt — with less than 5% of the dredging complete.
6 years ago
Philly growers spoke out. The result is an ‘anti-racist lens’ for city’s first agricultural plan
During 2020’s racial reckoning, Black gardeners and white urban designers working on a city plan realized they needed to confront harmful racial dynamics.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania gives $34 million for water cleanup
Of the 149 projects granted money from the Growing Greener program, 43 in south-central Pennsylvania will get $12 million.
6 years ago
Around 97% of Camden residents have access to a park, but only 70% report using the city’s parks at least once a month. Camden leaders hope to change that in 30 years’ time.
6 years ago
A trail circuiting the region? That’s the goal of a 500 miles by 2025 campaign
Local transportation and community advocacy organizations are campaigning to build hundreds of miles of continuous trail in the region. Here’s how.
6 years ago
Wilmington’s Grand Opera House finds new stage to shine light on the arts
Stages in Wilmington have been dark since the pandemic started in mid-March, but the Grand Opera House has found a new way to connect with its audience.
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