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Farmer Jennie Love and WHYY senior climate reporter Susan Phillips walk outside
Science

Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!

4 months ago

Sturgeon supermoon in Nashville
Science

What to know about Monday’s blue supermoon

The next blue supermoon will not happen until 2032, but supermoons occur more frequently.

4 months ago

A pedestrian walks with little protection from his collapsed umbrella during a rainstorm
Weather

Here’s how Tropical Storm Debby will impact the Philly region

Some areas have already seen a month’s worth of rain this week.

5 months ago

Listen 1:06
A closeup of spotted lanternflies on a tree
Science

In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power

The invasive insect appeared in Pennsylvania 10 years ago and continues to spread west, as far away as Illinois.

5 months ago

Listen 1:39
Jessica Noon, a former volunteer for La Finquita, helps prepare a new garden in 2019. (Angela Gervasi for WHYY)
Community

3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help Philly gardeners own the land they steward

The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security.

5 months ago

Listen 1:07
Leslie Miller's perennial garden blooms in mid-June.
Arts & Entertainment

New book peeks over the wall into Philadelphia’s grand gardens

“Private Gardens of Philadelphia” showcases beautiful places few people have seen.

6 months ago

Listen 1:45
Street sweeping truck
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

City says it’s cleaned 5,000 blocks, with 13,000 more to go

Some residents scoff, while others say it’s a good start.

6 months ago

Malaika Felts with a child
Science

Kids can spend more time outdoors when provided with shade, study finds

Researchers say shade can increase outdoor activities by an average of 14 minutes.

6 months ago

Listen 1:17
a tractor mows a field for hay
PlanPhilly
Community

Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens

Chester County farmers, conservationists and landowners are working together to help baby birds successfully leave the nest.

6 months ago

Listen 4:56
A Louisiana black bear is seen in a water oak tree
Community

Wayward bear’s journey across northern Delaware ends after car strike

The bear affectionately known as “Delabear” on social media met a tragic end after being hit by a car on a Delaware highway.

6 months ago

Listen 1:01
People at Cool Spring Park
Community

Wilmington’s Cool Spring Park introduces new amphitheater and outdoor classroom

The Delaware park has seen significant changes over the past year, including new bilingual signs along its trails.

6 months ago

people playing in a swimming pool
Community

Pools and beaches offer a reprieve from extreme heat. Philly-area health experts stress water safety amid rise in drownings, lifeguard shortage

Fatal drownings among young children nationally rose 12% from 2020 to 2021, according to a new federal report.

6 months ago

Listen 1:58
Philadelphia is in the middle of another intense heat wave. (Passakorngtx/BigStock)
Weather

What’s a heat dome? Here’s why so much of the U.S. is broiling this week

It’s helpful to think of a heat dome as what’s happening in the atmosphere and a heat wave as how it affects people on the ground.

6 months ago

a cut-down tree
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Residents suing over FDR Park tree clearing accuse judge of potential bias

One expert on judicial ethics said the connection is too indirect to require the judge to recuse herself.

6 months ago

Listen 1:27
Residents of Reese Street in the Hunting Park Section of Philadelphia opened a fire hydrant during an intense heat wave on July 20, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Extreme heat in Philly: Here’s what you need to know to stay safe and cool

Confused about extreme heat terminology? Curious how climate change factors into soaring temps? The WHYY News Climate Desk has you covered.

6 months ago

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