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A map of the Gulph Road Connector
Community

King of Prussia’s ‘Gulph Road Connector’ will link Schuylkill River, Chester Valley trails

The King of Prussia Business District was awarded more than $300,000 to jumpstart planning and funding strategies to complete the 2.8-mile-long trail.

7 months ago

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A man using a leaf blower to clear a sidewalk
Community

Lower Merion is banning gas-powered leaf blowers. Here’s what to know

In 2020, lawn equipment in Montgomery County produced as much carbon dioxide as nearly 33,000 cars during the same time period, data shows.

7 months ago

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Students cross bridge of wooden stumps
Education

Bristol’s Nature Club teaches kids lessons on a forest floor

Natural environments are known to benefit childhood development. The Bristol School District includes a forest in its curriculum.

7 months ago

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Traffic on 76 East coming into Center City, Philadelphia
Science

Why billions of gallons of raw sewage keep ending up in Philadelphia waterways

With a new analysis showing where the pollution is going, environmental advocates call on public officials to do more to stop it.

7 months ago

A fox has been spotted in Broomall
Community
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Fox with plastic tube stuck around neck sparks concern in Broomall

Good Boy Dog Recovery, a group that typically focuses on rescuing dogs, believes the fox has corrugated plastic piping around its neck.

8 months ago

Delaware River
Science

In the Delaware River, climate change and invasive species threaten shad, ‘America’s founding fish’

The fish are a critical food source for larger fish like striped bass, as well as bears, raptors, cormorants and gulls.

8 months ago

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Acting Gov. Tahesha Way
Weather
6abc

New Jersey declares State of Emergency as storm moves up the coast

The nor'easter is expected to hit Sunday and continue into Monday.

8 months ago

People walk along the multi-use trail at Ridley Creek State Park in Media, Pa.
Urban Planning

Delaware County debuts online interactive map for growing trail system

The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub is an online resource to locate places to walk and track the county’s progress in building out its trail system.

8 months ago

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A flowering dogwood’s leaves turning in early October of 2025 at the Pennypack Ecological Trust Preserve in Montgomery County, Pa.
Science

Why fall foliage may not be as bright in the Philly region this year

Cooler temperatures and a late season drought caused some trees to lose their leaves early, while also affecting the quality of fall colors.

8 months ago

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Volunteers picking up trash at the shore
Community

Volunteers collect over 5,000 pounds of trash off Delaware’s beaches this year

Environmental officials are most concerned about discarded plastics and cigarette butts.

8 months ago

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a worker applies a coating of Acrymax to the roof of a rowhouse in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Live in Strawberry Mansion and want a ‘cool roof’ coating? Here’s how to get one for free

Philly residents in Brewerytown, Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West can apply for a pilot program that aims to reduce energy burden and curb the cost of electric bills.

9 months ago

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Removal of Brandywine River Dam
Community

Brandywine River Restoration Trust removes second dam as part of its restoration project

Crews are dismantling Brandywine River dams to restore fish migration, improve water quality and reconnect a waterway shaped by industry.

9 months ago

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Boathouse basement flooded
PlanPhilly
Weather

‘Everything was floating’: Flooding of FDR Park’s boathouse destroys nonprofit’s equipment

The nonprofit Discovery Pathways says equipment, including life jackets, boat paddles, fishing rods, kayak seats and power tools, was damaged.

9 months ago

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A group of cyclists ride their bikes through Philadelphia
Billy Penn
Community
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Philly cyclists ride through Center City to call for ‘concrete’ action on Spruce and Pine streets

Philly Bike Action’s second big ride there in 14 months drew hundreds to protest a lack of progress on addressing safety concerns.

9 months ago

the outdoor scene at Brauhaus Schmidt's 2024 Oktoberfest celebration
Community
Billy Penn

Fall into the season with a list of cozy autumn festivals

Summer’s end doesn’t mean the outdoor fun is over. Here’s a list of festivals around Philadelphia to keep you busy until the holiday season hits.

9 months ago

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