
Outdoors
Why can’t you swim in Philly’s Delaware River?
Today, environmental experts note that the river is the cleanest it’s been in decades. But they still do not advise you take a dip in the Delaware — not yet, at least.
6 years ago
Flying falcons draw rooftop bird watchers in Wilmington
A pair of falcons and their young put on an aerial display for dozens of urban bird watchers in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
6 years ago
2 N.J. beaches under advisory after tests find higher than acceptable bacteria levels
Two New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories issued Tuesday afternoon, state officials said.
6 years ago
N.J. bill would grant veterans, active duty military free access to state beaches
A bill pending in the New Jersey legislature would allow veterans and active duty military personnel free access to the state's parks, forests, and beaches.
6 years ago
Testing shows these N.J. waves are sick — in totally the wrong way
In one study at Monmouth University, researchers are evaluating water quality at popular surfing beaches along the Jersey shore.
6 years ago
A bear stuck in a tree in Harrisburg becomes a wildlife lesson for children
The Game Commission plans to bring the bear north, to the mountains he would typically call home.
6 years ago
Dangerous clinging jellyfish found in salt pond near South Jersey inlet
State environmental officials are warning the public about dangerous clinging jellyfish that were recently found for the first time in South Jersey.
6 years ago
Graffiti Pier is becoming a public park: 5 things to know
The urban ruin is being revamped by the organization behind Spruce Street Harbor Park.
6 years ago
This Philly teen bike crew is all about safety
Joshua Funches and his teenage friends love cruising Philly streets on their bikes. But you won’t see them performing stunts in the middle of traffic like some of their peers.
6 years ago
Demand spurs Wildwood to expand parking on the beach
For a $10 fee, motorists with four wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles can access the beach via Baker Avenue.
6 years ago
Free fishing comes to Pennsylvania Memorial Day weekend
Anglers without a license are going to get a chance to fish for free on Sunday.
6 years ago
N.J. beaches ‘in great shape,’ water quality ‘excellent,’ official says
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, so the Jersey Shore is "officially" open for the summer season, and state officials say the coast is ready.
6 years ago
Patrols underway to enforce federal striped bass regulations in N.J.
As striped bass arrive in New Jersey waters, the U.S. Coast Guard is ready to issue fines to anglers who catch striped bass outside of the allowable boundary, officials say.
6 years ago
29 years later, Swift is shocked at the news of another killing. James Jordan was charged last week in the Appalachian Trail stabbing death of an Army veteran.
6 years ago
Long Beach Island ferry set for inaugural summer season
For the first time in over 100 years, a ferry will run between the mainland and Long Beach Island.
6 years ago