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Sugar maple trees at Morris Arboretum in their peak fall glory.
Science

‘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.

1 year ago

A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.

1 year ago

SS United States
Community

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.

1 year ago

New Jersey Forest Fire Service members
Weather

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.

1 year ago

A crane juxtaposed with the Philadelphia skyline
Science

PhilaPort to receive millions in federal dollars to replace diesel equipment with electric alternatives

The funding is part of $3 billion for ports nationwide to tackle climate change and air pollution.

1 year ago

Listen 1:06
five trees
Science

Staving 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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:10
A large brush fire at Wharton State Forest on Friday, July 5, 2024. (6abc)
Weather

Delaware bans bonfires, encourages residents to conserve water

The decision comes following weeks of record low rainfall, making the state abnormally dry.

1 year ago

Listen 0:56
William Donald Clifton stands by a tractor trailer on his farm.
Community

In 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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:10
prints of leaves on display
Community

Preserving seeds as cultural heritage

WHYY’s Maiken Scott will moderate a discussion on ethnobotanical practices at the Academy of Natural Sciences on Thursday night.

1 year ago

Jason Davis captures a firefly he believes to be photuris bethaniensis
Science

Bethany Beach firefly could receive federal protections

The lightning bugs’ habitat is being threatened by development and climate change.

1 year ago

Listen 1:13
The Brandywine Creek in Wilmington, Delaware, shown here, is a tributary of the Christina River, which feeds into the Delaware River. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Toxic 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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:20
Road salt fills a storage barn in Southwest Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Study: 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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:16
Center city street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly 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.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
Deer are popping up in New Jersey
Community

It’s a conundrum: New Jersey’s deer population is dropping, but complaints over deer destruction are on the rise

Too many deer are causing too much damage in New Jersey, officials say.

1 year ago

Former Mutter Museum scientist Anna Dhody looks at the camera
Science

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.

1 year ago

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