HistoryExtinct-in-the-wild trees named after Ben Franklin will soon be planted in Old CityFamous for their large, fragrant, cream-colored blossoms, the trees will be planted later this month, in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday in 2026.
HistoryExtinct-in-the-wild trees named after Ben Franklin will soon be planted in Old CityFamous for their large, fragrant, cream-colored blossoms, the trees will be planted later this month, in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday in 2026.
Climate NewsA gas operator fined $1.9 million for damaging Pa. wetlands is on Trump’s ‘fast track’ approval list
Climate NewsA gas operator fined $1.9 million for damaging Pa. wetlands is on Trump’s ‘fast track’ approval list
PhiladelphiaA muddy army of volunteers helps clean up Philly’s biggest tire dump Some 200 volunteers converged in Tacony Creek Park Saturday morning to help clean up thousands of used tires. One by one, they dug into the tire dump, sloshing stagnant water all over their pants.
PhiladelphiaA muddy army of volunteers helps clean up Philly’s biggest tire dump Some 200 volunteers converged in Tacony Creek Park Saturday morning to help clean up thousands of used tires. One by one, they dug into the tire dump, sloshing stagnant water all over their pants.
NewsEPA cancels $500,000 grant to Bartram’s Garden for urban tree planting"I have to laugh, but I also feel like I’m gonna cry, because this is so bonkers," said Bartram’s Garden executive director. The grant supported tree planting, high school interns and home gardens.
NewsEPA cancels $500,000 grant to Bartram’s Garden for urban tree planting"I have to laugh, but I also feel like I’m gonna cry, because this is so bonkers," said Bartram’s Garden executive director. The grant supported tree planting, high school interns and home gardens.
HealthPollen season is underway in Philly. Here’s why pollen is so hard to predict and track.The region's only certified pollen counter has retired, leaving it to the machines. The lack of reliable data remains a research problem in a warming world.
HealthPollen season is underway in Philly. Here’s why pollen is so hard to predict and track.The region's only certified pollen counter has retired, leaving it to the machines. The lack of reliable data remains a research problem in a warming world.
Business23andMe bankruptcy announcement sparks data security concernsBeyond the immediate concerns surrounding the data transfer policy, experts warn of the broader risks to genetic data.
Business23andMe bankruptcy announcement sparks data security concernsBeyond the immediate concerns surrounding the data transfer policy, experts warn of the broader risks to genetic data.
WeatherGusts to 40 mph are possible Friday in Philly. This year has been especially windy.Philly already has had four days with gusts of 50 mph. Only one other year in the last 20 has had that many during the entire year.
WeatherGusts to 40 mph are possible Friday in Philly. This year has been especially windy.Philly already has had four days with gusts of 50 mph. Only one other year in the last 20 has had that many during the entire year.
News‘Spring fever’ is in the air, and snow isn’t, as the equinox occurs Thursday in PhillyAfter the chilliest winter in a decade in Philly, for a change, the flora appears to be right on schedule.
News‘Spring fever’ is in the air, and snow isn’t, as the equinox occurs Thursday in PhillyAfter the chilliest winter in a decade in Philly, for a change, the flora appears to be right on schedule.
ScienceA total lunar eclipse will occur early Friday when a ‘Blood Moon’ may appear over PhillyTotality begins at 2:26 a.m. and lasts for over an hour.
ScienceA total lunar eclipse will occur early Friday when a ‘Blood Moon’ may appear over PhillyTotality begins at 2:26 a.m. and lasts for over an hour.
National PoliticsEPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate changeThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles
National PoliticsEPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate changeThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles
NewsWhat the National Weather Service cuts may mean for forecasting on the verge of severe-storm seasonThe cuts could have immediate effects around the country as the severe-storm season is about to ramp up.
NewsWhat the National Weather Service cuts may mean for forecasting on the verge of severe-storm seasonThe cuts could have immediate effects around the country as the severe-storm season is about to ramp up.
HistoryPhotos of new South Jersey fossil park and dinosaur museumThe Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University opens in Gloucester Co. N.J. on March 28, with full-scale dinosaur replicas, a hands-on fossil quarry, and virtual reality journeys, all designed to inspire a deeper connection to the past and an understanding of the planet’s future.
HistoryPhotos of new South Jersey fossil park and dinosaur museumThe Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University opens in Gloucester Co. N.J. on March 28, with full-scale dinosaur replicas, a hands-on fossil quarry, and virtual reality journeys, all designed to inspire a deeper connection to the past and an understanding of the planet’s future.
Things To DoFirst Look: Edelman Fossil Park & Museum with full-scale replicas, fossil quarry, and VR experienceThe Edelman Fossil Park and Museum opens March 29 unveiling a century of dinosaur discoveries and a fossil quarry to dig in.
Things To DoFirst Look: Edelman Fossil Park & Museum with full-scale replicas, fossil quarry, and VR experienceThe Edelman Fossil Park and Museum opens March 29 unveiling a century of dinosaur discoveries and a fossil quarry to dig in.
NewsDaylight saving time has returned to Philly, and the clock-change debate never goes awayTrump had said he wants to end the switch, but now seems to have lost interest. And despite the findings of an Elon Musk poll, expect the clocks to go back in November.
NewsDaylight saving time has returned to Philly, and the clock-change debate never goes awayTrump had said he wants to end the switch, but now seems to have lost interest. And despite the findings of an Elon Musk poll, expect the clocks to go back in November.
WeatherPhilly is under a wind alert again Friday, the 6th time in the past weekThis is the fifth time in the first six days of the month that the National Weather Service has hoisted a wind advisory. The strongest gusts are expected later in the day.
WeatherPhilly is under a wind alert again Friday, the 6th time in the past weekThis is the fifth time in the first six days of the month that the National Weather Service has hoisted a wind advisory. The strongest gusts are expected later in the day.
WeatherPhilly just had its rainiest calendar day since June 5 and broke century-old recordMost of the rain, which set a record for the date, fell in a three-hour period with tropical storm-worthy downpours.
WeatherPhilly just had its rainiest calendar day since June 5 and broke century-old recordMost of the rain, which set a record for the date, fell in a three-hour period with tropical storm-worthy downpours.
WeatherAs the meteorological winter ends, Philly has a shot at a snow milestone This may become the most snow-deprived 10-year period on record in Philly.
WeatherAs the meteorological winter ends, Philly has a shot at a snow milestone This may become the most snow-deprived 10-year period on record in Philly.