Preservation
‘Drought definitely can kill a tree or shrub’: How to keep your trees healthy during ongoing drought
An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.
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The Roundhouse in Philly will not be historically designated after tie vote
The curvy building has stood at 7th and Race streets for decades. Its days may now be numbered.
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SS United States scheduled to leave Philly by next weekend after decades-long stay
The SS United States ocean liner ship will become an artificial reef off the coast of Florida.
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Crews battling 2 wildfires in New Jersey, where conditions are driest in nearly 120 years
Lack of significant rainfall since August contributed to the dry conditions, which prompted the state to impose strict restrictions on outdoor fires.
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The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.
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Listen 1:06Staving off the horde: Is your beloved tree a zombie? Local arborists say check on it
Whether it be from damaging weather conditions, diseases, fungi or insect infestations, a sick or dying tree can be dangerous — and hard to spot.
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Listen 1:10Delaware bans bonfires, encourages residents to conserve water
The decision comes following weeks of record low rainfall, making the state abnormally dry.
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Listen 0:56In effort to balance growth and preservation, Sussex County acquires 165 acres of farmland
As Sussex County grapples with rapid population growth, officials have purchased 165 acres of farmland to preserve the region's agricultural heritage.
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Listen 1:10Preserving seeds as cultural heritage
WHYY’s Maiken Scott will moderate a discussion on ethnobotanical practices at the Academy of Natural Sciences on Thursday night.
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Bethany Beach firefly could receive federal protections
The lightning bugs’ habitat is being threatened by development and climate change.
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Listen 1:13Toxic PFAS detected in several Delaware watersheds, report says
Red Clay Creek, which provides drinking water for residents in the Stanton area, had some of the highest PFAS levels detected.
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Listen 1:20Study: Road salts continue to build up in the Brandywine, damaging watershed
Researchers say the study is one of the first to evaluate the specific causes of salty water within a smaller watershed.
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Listen 1:16Philly historical commission approves new district for Washington Square West
The 9-0 vote came after a meeting that saw property owners express competing opinions about the nomination.
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Listen 1:09Too many deer are causing too much damage in New Jersey, officials say.
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Former Mütter Museum forensic anthropologist launches research institute
Longtime Mütter Museum forensic anthropologist Anna Dhody will continue her work analyzing historic samples, but now in a research institute of her own.
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