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Here’s when Philly’s public pools will open for the 2024 season

Openings begin Monday, June 17, and several other pools across the city will open throughout the rest of the week.

7 months ago

Ecologist Douglas Tallamy (Photo by Rob Cardillo)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Science

Creating a Native Landscape in Your Own Yard

Ecologist Douglas Tallamy talks about an approach to conservation that starts with letting your yard grow wild with native plants to save wildlife in 'Nature's Best Hope.'

Air Date: June 14, 2024 12:00 pm

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Science

Rare black rail bird spotted in southern Delaware’s salt marshes at Milford Neck Preserve

After two years of assessment, researchers say they’ve found the rare and threatened black rail bird, along with other species, at Milford Neck Preserve.

7 months ago

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George Datto, a beekeeper at the Winterthur Museum, sits on his stool inspecting the Keeper's Hive as he searches for the queen. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

A Delaware inventor wants you to consider raising bees

A unique hive design aims to reduce the physical demands on beekeepers while drastically improving colony survival rates.

7 months ago

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Philadelphia’s Streets Department demonstrate their mechanical street and sidewalk sweepers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The cleanup of every Philly block has started. Here’s what to expect

The cleanup started this week in the River Wards neighborhoods. North Philly is next, followed by West, Southwest and South Philly.

7 months ago

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Bald eagle (Photo by Lee Hajduk)
Science

New Jersey plans to drop the bald eagle from its endangered species list

State environmental officials say a rebound in bald eagle populations stems from volunteers and professionals who nurtured hatchlings, guarded nests and educated the public.

7 months ago

Kelly Drive flooded.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Flood risk is increasing in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Here’s what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood, how you can protect yourself from increased flood risk and how climate change factors in.

7 months ago

Battleship New Jersey
Courts & Law

After more than a month in drydock, the Battleship NJ sets date for Camden return

With new reinforcement plates and a fresh coat of paint, the Big NJ will soon return to its Camden home.

7 months ago

Sunflowers in a garden
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council passes Land Bank acquisition bill considered key to garden land security

Advocates say the bill preserves an important tool for protecting garden land from development.

7 months ago

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Would you give your kidney to a stranger? What if you could get a $50,000 tax credit for it? That's just one proposal for upping organ donation in the US - where hundreds of people die every month while waiting on an ever-growing transplant list.
Studio 2
Health

Paying people for their organs, Independence Dragon Boat Regatta

Would you give your kidney to a stranger? What if you could get a $50,000 tax credit for it? That's just one proposal for upping organ donation in the US.

Air Date: May 30, 2024 12:00 pm

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Benjamin Rush State Park entrance sign
Urban Planning

Bow hunting in Philly could begin as soon as this fall

A site in the far northeast could be used for bow hunting later this fall under regulations from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

7 months ago

Beachgoers enjoy the sand and surf in North Wildwood N.J. on July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Community

Planning a Jersey Shore trip? Your guide to curfews, bag bans, beach tags and more

From beach tags to curfews, here’s what you need to know before you head to the South Jersey beaches this summer.

7 months ago

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Community

Most Jersey Shore beaches are in good shape as summer starts, but serious erosion a problem in spots

Even in shore towns where erosion has not reached crisis levels, the shoreline is somewhat narrower this year.

7 months ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s first Beerathon brings 5K run and festival to the Navy Yard

Runners receive a beer at each mile marker during Saturday’s event, with food trucks, music, and tastings from over a dozen breweries.

8 months ago

Rain garden
Science

Villanova University rain garden shows 20-year success at soaking up stormwater runoff

The school's rain gardens have proven effective at helping prevent raw sewage from overflowing into waterways.

8 months ago

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