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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.

2 months ago

Listen 1:10
Water pouring from a kitchen sink
Urban Planning

Pa., N.J., Del. receive millions of federal dollars for water quality upgrades

The states will use the funding to remove toxic chemicals, remove lead pipes and upgrade sewer and stormwater infrastructure.

2 months ago

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Black bear in the woods
Community
6abc

New Jersey’s controversial black bear hunting season begins

Officials had hoped to harvest 20 percent of the population during the regular hunting period.

2 months ago

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.

3 months ago

Listen 1:10
A water rescue boat floats in floods left after Hurricane Milton in Florida
Weather
AP

What to know about Hurricane Milton after it slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast

Florida residents and officials were assessing the damage after powerful Hurricane Milton brought strong winds, heavy rains and tornadoes.

3 months ago

Parents and children of all ages attended the vigil. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Community

Vigil at LOVE Park honors Palestinian lives lost in Israel-Hamas war

Families for Ceasefire Philly organized the vigil in front of the LOVE statue, where mourners hung a sign with the words “Gaza."

3 months ago

Workers with the Philadelphia Water Department and Philadelphia Gas Works evaluate damage and cap utility lines
PlanPhilly
Science

Summers are getting hotter in the Philly region. A nationwide survey shows outdoor workers already feel the heat

More than one in seven outdoor workers faced heat-related symptoms on the job last year, according to a survey by a research nonprofit.

3 months ago

Listen 1:07
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.

3 months ago

Listen 1:20
An adult box tree moth
Science

Invasive box tree moth spotted in Pennsylvania. Here’s what to know about the threat it poses and how to control it

The box tree moth, which originally hails from Asia, has only one victim: boxwoods, a non-native shrub commonly used for hedging and topiary.

3 months ago

Listen 1:08
SS United States in Philadelphia port
Community
6abc

Plan to turn SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef off Florida hits a snag

Okaloosa County's tourism division hopes the addition of the ship as an artificial reef would bolster its status as a "premiere fishing destination."

4 months ago

SS United States
Community
6abc

Proposal could turn SS United States into world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Florida

The worn-out ship is under a "contingent contract" with Okaloosa County, Florida, the vessel's owners emphasize.

4 months ago

Feet of male hiker
Health
NPR

Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here’s how to protect yourself

Mosquitos love heat. And as summers get warmer, mosquito-borne illnesses are rising, in the U.S., Europe, and South and Central America.

4 months ago

a hand holds a mussel above other mussels
Science

Conservationists find mussel life near Pennypack on the Delaware

Finding mussel life in the Delaware River is a sign of good water quality, conservationists say.

4 months ago

Listen 1:13
police car lights flashing
Community
6abc

Vehicle that went into Schuylkill River was accidentally shifted into gear, police say

Police say the couple was making out at the time.

4 months ago

Melissa Smith and Susan Phillips pet a sheep through a fence
Science

Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.

Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.

4 months ago

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