Outdoors

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service established a containment line behind several homes in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.

The documentary "Trash & Burn" alleges that America's largest trash incinerator is causing Chester's childhood asthma rates to be four times the national average.

Paige Black started Philly Slow Girl Run Club back in 2022 when she had no one to run with. The community now draws 50 or more runners a week.

Montgomery County has a 30-day ban starting Saturday. Delaware County's went into effect last week.

Self-proclaimed “coaster enthusiasts” gathered for final rides on Kingda Ka on Sunday, Nov. 10, before the official news of the attraction’s closure broke.

The drought declaration by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked people to take voluntary conservation steps, like shorter showers.

With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.

Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing above-average demands for water.

Local groups remembered the hundreds of people killed as a result of gun violence in Philadelphia and in its surrounding counties.

On Sunday, Philadelphia’s Air Quality Index was rated in the orange category for high amounts of particulate matter.

An arborist offers his top tips for protecting trees as Philadelphia’s record-breaking dry spell continues.

The number of wildfires in New Jersey over the past two weeks is more than eight times greater than the same timeframe last year.

“We try to make it so that you can do a little or a lot,” said one organizer. “If you have 15 minutes … if you have three hours, we'll take it all.”

Lack of significant rainfall since August contributed to the dry conditions, which prompted the state to impose strict restrictions on outdoor fires.

A $250 million renovation updates the century-old, 1,100-acre showcase garden in Kennett Square.