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Ed Brown (center in group photo), 17, stands with friends and Sunrise members at the Count Every Vote rally Thursday (Miles Bryan / WHYY)
Science

Many eyes were on Philly this week. Don’t look away, environmental activists say

The ballot count brought a lot of attention this week. Post-election, there’s still work to be done, they say, and noticed — no matter the winner.

6 years ago

Chipmunk in tree
Science

Beavers and sturgeon and bass, oh my! What wildlife tells us about watershed health

Across the region, WHYY readers and listeners report an increase in wildlife in and around their local waterways. Is that a good sign for the watershed?

6 years ago

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tree-lined riverbank
Science

Toppled trees, rushing stormwater: What’s causing erosion along the region’s creeks and streams?

When storms intensify and flooding increases, it takes a toll on the banks of our region’s creeks and streams. Are WHYY readers and listeners right to be worried?

6 years ago

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Willingboro Mayor Tiffani Worthy (center) joins local and county officials to cut the ribbon on the township's first county park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Urban Planning

Willingboro residents celebrate their town’s first county park

Willingboro Lakes Park is the first Burlington County park to open in the township.

6 years ago

Beautiful fall foliage
Community
Billy Penn

Philly tree list: 9 spots to see dazzling fall colors right in the city

Where to peep gorgeous autumn leaves without a big trip.

6 years ago

A vote poster in a East Kensington window
PlanPhilly
Community

The cutest thing about the 2020 election may be Philly’s get-out-the-vote windows

Democracy is looking peak adorable through these Philly windows.

6 years ago

About 215 gallons of oil from an unknown source washed ashore at Broadkill Beach in Delaware in October 2020. Julie McCall was surveying Beach Plum Island when she saw blobs of oil. (Courtesy of Julie McCall)
Science

Seven-mile oil spill fouls Delaware coastline

Clean up is underway from an oil spill that has migrated from Broadkill, to Plum Beach Island, the Roosevelt Inlet and Lewes.

6 years ago

A woman and child at a pumpkin patch wearing masks
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Pumpkin patch guide: 12 places near Philly to pick your own, take hayrides, explore mazes and shop fall markets

Autumn fun with social distancing built in.

6 years ago

Schuylkill River trail along Kelly Drive
Community
Billy Penn

15 minutes of zen: Ride the Schuylkill Banks and see Philly’s beautiful riverside trail

This 15-minute floating 4k video lets you experience the whole thing virtually.

6 years ago

Two woman paint overlooking the lake at FDR Park. (Courtesy Friends of FDR Park)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Upside to Philly’s tailgating ban? FDR Park free of cars and noise, nature lovers say

The South Philadelphia park located near Lincoln Financial Field is closed to cars on Sunday because of the ban on tailgating. Nature lovers aren’t mad about it.

6 years ago

Young people riding ATVs through the streets of Philly. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Don’t criminalize Philly’s dirt bike culture — build a park so it can thrive

Building an ATV park could help the city fight several public health crises at once.

6 years ago

The Chester Valley Trail in Montgomery and Chester counties. (@CVTrail/Twitter)
Urban Planning

Schuylkill to Susquehanna Greenway gets special state designation

The corridor passes through Chester, Montgomery and Lancaster Counties. The status gives completion of the trail higher funding priority.

6 years ago

Members of the Rosenbach staff standing in front of the Rosenbach's garden
Arts & Entertainment

Secret garden alert: Neglected for 20 years, the Rosenbach revives its urban oasis

Ignored behind a brick wall for 20 years, the rare book library and museum revived its garden for visitors.

6 years ago

Listen 1:40
fisherman at the Schuylkill River Trail
Community

The theater of walking: Short hikes can change your world

At a time when more people are walking for exercise or fun, a series of stories tries to get more of Philly out on trails.

6 years ago

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Tropical downpours bring a localized flooding threat Thursday
Weather
NBC10

First Alert: Tropical downpours and flooding to hit area Thursday

While the flooding isn’t expected until Thursday afternoon, the rain starts earlier during the day.

6 years ago

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