Outdoors
Bike trail connecting Wilmington to suburbs opens to riders
Dozens of cyclists united in Wilmington Wednesday to ride a 7.9-mile bike trail named after former Governor Jack Markell for the first ti ...
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Small, gelatinous blobs along beaches are harmless salps, not sea lice
The little gelatinous, translucent blobs now making their annual appearance at ocean beaches are known as salps, and they’re harmless, an expert says.
8 years ago
Asian wasp’s arrival in S. Jersey brings hope to scientists, farmers fighting stink bugs
It looks harmless, but the samurai wasp is a skillful warrior.
8 years ago
Listen 6:14N.J. town begins plainclothes police patrol to combat beach drinking
Plainclothes police officers are now patrolling beaches in one Cape May County municipality after an uptick in late summer liquor consump ...
8 years ago
Second West Nile virus case in Delaware prompts mosquito warning
Delaware health officials have confirmed the state’s second case of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus. They're urging residents to be cautious.
8 years ago
Delaware River campaigners assail reservoir releases amid summer deluge
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3 N.J. beaches under swimming advisories due to elevated bacteria
Three New Jersey beaches are under swimming advisories Tuesday due to elevated bacteria counts.
8 years ago
For first time in at least 20 years, swimming prohibited at Seaside Heights beaches Thursday
It's a historic day in Seaside Heights but not for a good reason.
8 years ago
Closures, swimming advisories at some N.J. beaches after heavy rain
Monday’s torrential rain that dropped nearly six inches of rain in some New Jersey coastal areas is responsible for numerous beach ...
8 years ago
Ferry service to Long Beach Island, mainland begins soon
Free ferry service will begin on August 19 and run through Sept. 30, connecting the Tuckerton Seaport and Beach Haven.
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Philly Free Streets part three moves to North Broad August 11
North Broad will be closed to cars from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Erie Avenue to City Hall.
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Master plan in works for northern Delaware’s largest state park
The park plays a significant role in Delaware's history — or more accurately — in Delaware geography.
8 years ago
Boat parade ferries ‘oyster babies’ to new bay home
A new batch of oyster babies are adjusting to life in the Barnegat Bay.
8 years ago
From mucking stalls to riding tall, Philly kids Work to Ride
"Other than the fact that you’re working with 5,000- to 7,000-pound animals, there’s not really a whole lot of trouble to get into here."
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