
Outdoors
Why beaches are usually cooler during heat wave afternoons
It’s courtesy of the sea breeze effect.
7 years ago
More than 100 water rescues at N.J. beaches over the weekend
Many sought relief from the sweltering heat -- tempered during the afternoons by a light sea breeze -- in the cool ocean, which registered temperatures in the lower 60s.
7 years ago
N.J. beaches in better shape than before Sandy, researchers say
New Jersey’s beaches are in better shape than they were before Superstorm Sandy thanks to sound public policy, government coordinat ...
7 years ago
Environmental artist aims to bring people closer to time and tide on the Schuylkill
Environmental artist Stacey Levy has devoted two years to developing an installation over several sites along the river.
7 years ago
Listen 2:00Island Beach State Park to close if N.J. government shuts down
For the second year in a row, state beaches and parks will close if New Jersey lawmakers don't pass a budget by June 30.
7 years ago
Unlike last late June, ocean temperatures are comfortable — for now
New Jersey beachgoers can swim comfortably as of early this week, a striking contrast to this time last year.
7 years ago
What’s eating your roses? On the latest You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath dons his detective’s cap to pinpoint the perpetrat ...
Air Date: June 22, 2018
Listen 46:27Blazing a trail for African-American racers
Leonard Miller’s first car was a 1940 Ford Club Coupe, a chop-top convertible that he modified with a Mercury motor and a transmission pulled from a Lincoln.
7 years ago
Listen 6:22SoLow Fest, Solstice, and Hot Air Balloons – Your Week June 21- 27, 2018
With summer in full swing, here are our picks for the last full week of June.
7 years ago
Add a little weird to your workout this summer
When you get tired of the treadmill, check out one of these unique ways to get your exercise in.
7 years ago
It must finally be summer: City pools open starting Tuesday
While there’s anticipation every year for the announcement of pool openings, hotter-than-usual temperatures expected for much of the summer are adding to the frenzy this year.
7 years ago
Poll: 75% support smoking, vaping ban on N.J. beaches
That number hasn't changed since 2016 when the same question was asked.
7 years ago
Philadelphia Rail Park: From Photoshop to reality
On a breezy, beautiful morning close to a thousand Philadelphians gathered together to inaugurate the first quarter mile of the Philadelphia Rail Park.
7 years ago
Turtle roadway strikes in problematic area slashed thanks to group’s efforts
Why did the turtle cross the road? To lay eggs, of course. It’s now the beginning of the annual nesting season for northern diam ...
7 years ago