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In a new book, an entomologist from the University of Delaware urges everyone to put native plants in their yards

Native-plants champion Doug Tallamy says individuals should reduce the amount of lawn they have and plant more native plants in his latest book, “How Can I Help?”

1 month ago

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Science

Anglers to cast their lines during New Jersey’s opening day of trout season

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife stocked more than 180,000 rainbow trout in waterways across the state to kick off Saturday’s opening-day event.

1 month ago

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The SS United States, a former South Philly staple now by Florida’s coast, will soon be the world’s largest artificial reef

The SS United States is set to join Okaloosa County’s more than 500 artificial reefs, which include a dozen smaller ship wrecks.

1 month ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Best of Philly tourism: Off-the-beaten-path edition

We rounded up the coolest spots in Delaware, New Jersey, Philadelphia and the suburbs for food and drink, outdoor activities, attractions worth the cost and free things to do.

Air Date: April 3, 2025 12:00 pm

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Community

Delco Woods set to get a loop trail, formal BMX arrangements and pavilion

Due to fiscal issues, Delaware County is taking a long-term approach to resurrect the former Don Guanella property as its largest public park.

1 month ago

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Urban Planning

Want to help make Philly greener? This big spring tree planting is coming up

More than 60 community groups across Philly and surrounding suburbs will plant trees April 11 to 14.

1 month ago

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Community

Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’

Local horticulturists expect the season will peak during the first week of April, aligning perfectly with Shofuso’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

2 months ago

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Health

What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

Take precautions around sick or dead wild birds, experts recommend. But you can keep your bird feeder up.

2 months ago

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Weather

‘Bad year’ for Delaware wildfires prompts forest service to discourage outdoor burning, offer safety tips

With lower-than-normal rainfall, forest firefighting crews have responded to far more blazes. One saw flames shooting above 50-foot trees.

2 months ago

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Overbrook's concert schoolyard with a basketball goal
Education

Overbrook Elementary third graders are working to turn their asphalt schoolyard into a community green space

Overbrook students spend recess in a bare-bones concrete yard. Now, they’re working with Trust for Public Land to reimagine the space.

2 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Philly unveils its 2026 FIFA World Cup poster with a dramatic floral display

Artist Nicholas McClintock showed off his winning design at the Philadelphia Flower Show through a giant re-creation made from hydrangeas, carnations, roses and more.

2 months ago

Intricate floral designs on display at the flower show
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flower Show steps into the future

Exhibitors imagine the next generation of horticulture in “Gardens of Tomorrow.”

2 months ago

Delaware River Trail
Community
Billy Penn

Delaware River is named Pa.’s 2025 River of the Year

A $15,000 grant will help river stewards and residents hype up life on and around the river over the next year.

3 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philly Flower Show offers a peek into a fashionably botanical future

In advance of the Philadelphia Flower Show, a pop-up display at King of Prussia Mall envisions a future where flowers rule all.

3 months ago

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Community

New Jersey doesn’t have enough farmers. A lawmaker wants to change that

Proposed legislation in N.J. would create a program to help beginner farmers pay for equipment and buy land to grow their crops.

3 months ago

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