Outdoors
We talk to science writer Jennifer Ackerman about her new book, "The Bird Way" and with an organizer of Black Birder week.
Air Date: July 24, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Beer gardens pop up on the waterfront for Philly River Stroll
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation brings back summertime food and drink, with COVID restrictions.
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Philly declares heat health emergency with temperatures nearing 100 degrees
A heat health emergency will be in effect beginning Monday morning in Philadelphia. Heat indexes are forecasted at over 110 degrees.
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The story of America’s first garden, a trans-Atlantic flower trade, and a pivot to local community
Started by a Quaker farmer, Bartram’s Garden is now embedded in the fabric of Southwest Philadelphia.
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Vacationing in the summer of COVID
Today we're going to talk about the smart and safe ways to get out of town this summer.
Air Date: July 17, 2020
Listen 48:58100 extremely hot Philly blocks are getting super soakers and other toys to beat the heat
Philadelphia is expanding its Playstreets program to help cool the city’s hottest neighborhoods.
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Quarantine inspired us to explore parks. Science suggests the habit could stick.
Park and trail use skyrocketed during our stay-at-home period. Social science gives us reason to believe these healthy habits will stick.
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Philly Marathon under fire for appropriating ultrarunner’s 76-mile perimeter idea
Supporters of Michael “Gagz” Gagliardi are incensed the city didn’t give him any credit.
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PHDC streamlines public land sale system for those envisioning side yards, community gardens
The agency managing certain city land sales will launch new online platforms to allow formal applications to buy land for side yards or community gardens.
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Ocean City, N.J. cancels July 4 fireworks, ‘Night in Venice’ boat parade
"The health and safety of everybody who loves Ocean City will always be our top priority," Mayor Jay Gillian said in a statement.
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Waging a $13.5 million battle against pond scum in N.J.’s lakes
In 2019, blue-green algae bloomed in freshwater lakes, and toxins affected wildlife, boating and swimming. A new initiative aims for better in summer 2020.
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With terrapin nesting season underway in N.J., naturalist asks drivers to be mindful
With warmer temperatures and a recent full moon, the annual nesting season for northern diamondback terrapins is beginning at the Jersey Shore.
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After delays, N.J. beach replenishment project to get underway
A $32.5 million beach replenishment and dune building project in Cape May County that was scheduled to begin earlier this year will soon be underway, officials said.
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N.J. trooper rescues 3 from sinking boat in dangerous Shore canal
A quick-thinking New Jersey state trooper rescued three from a sinking boat in a dangerous Jersey Shore canal, officials say.
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Cape May County expands well-received ‘social distance ambassadors’ initiative
An initiative to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Cape May County coastal communities has been successful and will be expanded, officials said.
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