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A red crimson Japanese barberry bush (Berberis thunbergii) grows in the middle of a decorative garden in front of a home  (Bigstock/Willard Losinger)
Science

Pa. considers banning Japanese barberry, a popular but invasive landscaping plant

The shrub is already banned in New York, Maine, and other states. It’s a haven for ticks and mice.

7 years ago

A stock image of a Portuguese Man-O-War. (Shutterstock photo)
Down the Shore
Science

Portuguese man-of-war washes ashore in Wildwood Crest

For the fourth consecutive summer season, a Portuguese man-of-war has been found on a New Jersey beach.

7 years ago

Matt Crance pushes off Marc and Robin Schaffer of Rockaway, New Jersey, at the Kingwood boat launch south of Frenchtown. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Your Weekly Roundup: July 5 – 12, 2018

If the heat’s gotten the best of you this week, fear not. I’ve rounded up some places where you can escape the city and cool down.

7 years ago

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Robert Gidney wipes away sweat while working in Palisades Interstate Park in Ft. Lee, N.J., Monday, July 2, 2018. The National Weather Service has most of New Jersey state under an excessive heat warning or heat advisory, with heat indices predicted to top 100 degrees.
Health

Excessive heat taking toll on health in region

The above-normal temperatures are resulting in cases of dehydration that can develop into heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

7 years ago

Sticky bands around trees can stop the young lantern flies from feeding. (Kim Paynter/WHYY)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Spotted lanternfly battle is on: Can Pennsylvania stop this invasive threat to trees and plants?

The pest has spread to 13 southeastern counties. The rush is on to kill it.

7 years ago

It's cooler at the coast at 1:30 p.m. on July 2, 2018. (Image: Rutgers' NJ Weather Climate Network)
Down the Shore
Science

Why beaches are usually cooler during heat wave afternoons

It’s courtesy of the sea breeze effect.

7 years ago

(NOAA)
Down the Shore
Community

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

A Long Branch beach in August 2015. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Science

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 Stacy Levy looks toward the Schuylkill River from the prow of one of her boatlike
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

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 2:00
A sign advising of the Island Beach State Park closure due to the state budget impasse on Saturday, July 1, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Dennis Auciello)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Island 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

(Justin Auciello for WHYY)
Down the Shore
Science

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

You Bet Your Garden

The Many Foes of Roses

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

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The founders of the Black American Racing Association (from left) Leonard Miller, Malcolm Durham, Wendell Scott and Ronald Hines. (Courtesy Leonard Miller)
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

Blazing 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 6:22
Hot air balloons take flight at the Chester County Balloon Festival (Credit: Gregory Cazillo)
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SoLow 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

Riders on the Philly Pump Track in West Fairmount Park. It's free, and has bikes and helmets to borrow. (Photo: Michael Kasama)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

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

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