
Public Spaces
There’s still a chance to see the Northern Lights from lower latitudes
The solar storm that pushed the Northern Lights farther south than normal is expected to continue Sunday night and possibly into the week, but the impact won't be as strong.
1 year ago
After city clears out Kensington encampment, reactions are deeply split
Is this the start of a transformation, or just one more of the many cleanups the neighborhood has seen over the years?
1 year ago
More large trees cut down at South Philly’s FDR Park
Forty-eight “heritage” trees have been cut down in the park’s former golf course to make way for athletic fields and courts.
1 year ago
New Castle County unveils comprehensive sustainability plan, seeking community input on priorities
The plan includes nearly 200 items, such as expanding the county’s farmers market program and making more rain barrels available to residents.
1 year ago
Listen 1:46Lawsuit fails to stop FDR Park renovations
A judge decided her court does not have jurisdiction to hear the suit to stop clearing trees. Petitioners plan to appeal.
1 year ago
Listen 1:16Philly’s commuter foot traffic recovery stalls while Center City offices get emptier
A lack of commuters meant 8.1 million square feet of empty office space in 2023, up from 4.2 million in 2019, according to the annual Center City District report.
1 year ago
Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus
A Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County is one of several Tyson plants that researchers say discharged pollutants by piping wastewater into waterways.
1 year ago
Listen 1:16SEPTA releases final Bus Revolution proposal, vote expected as soon as next month
“We will continue to listen to our riders and stakeholders to ensure that our network provides equitable access for all,” SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards said.
1 year ago
North Wildwood strengthens juvenile curfew laws ahead of summer season in New Jersey
Parents who knowingly allow a minor to break the curfew could be punished.
1 year ago
At the Jersey Shore, gusts of activity underway by friends and foes of offshore wind energy projects
Eight Jersey Shore beach towns tell state utility regulators that a wind farm proposal is more expensive than thought and will cost economic activity by driving away tourists.
1 year ago
Cultivating spaces for queer women in Philly
While a South Philly couple works to open a lesbian bar amid the “straight-ification” of queer spaces, traveling lesbian bars and WLW groups keep the sapphic scene alive.
1 year ago
As gun violence looms over Pennsylvania youth, local organizations offer safe spaces
Firearms, including homicides, suicides and unintentional injuries, are the leading cause of death for American children and teens.
1 year ago
Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says
The person said Monday that alarms went off on the Dali’s refrigerated containers, likely indicating an inconsistent power supply.
1 year ago
Last chance for Philly lifeguards to earn a bonus and help all pools open this summer
Workers who want to keep an eye on swimmers at Philly pools this summer must register by mid-April to qualify for a $1000 bonus.
1 year ago
Officials warn that a changing climate can spark a wildfire despite a wet couple of months.
1 year ago
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