Report finds unsafe levels of E. coli in Philly waterways
Scattered water quality tests on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers found some unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria.
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Scattered water quality tests on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers found some unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria.
The law stops restaurants and food delivery services from automatically including disposable items such as utensils, straws, napkins, and condiment packets in takeout and delivery orders.
Environmental groups say Pennsylvanians throw out over 15,000 cellphones per day and other tech has been disabled by a lack of software support.
New research shows gardening significantly improves cognitive health, boosting memory. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The goal of the LandCare program is to improve the appearance of neighborhoods and encourage community connection.
A pioneering project at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design is working to create environmentally friendly alternatives to concrete and epoxy.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
It was a farewell to the majestic English yew tree, which became the Pennsylvania state champion for its species in 2019.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Environmental protection officials in Pennsylvania are investigating after a white substance leaked from a pipe into Goose Creek in West Chester. Residents and pets are asked to avoid the water for now.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
City council passed a bill requiring a 10-cent charge for paper bags, but it still has another hurdle to clear before becoming law.
Councilmember Mark Squilla said a 10-cent charge for paper bags would promote more sustainable practices like reusable bags.
Another whale has died after becoming beached off the coast of the Jersey Shore, according to officials with the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
A grassroots organization is at odds with the Fairmount Park Conservancy as the two continue to debate over what should happen to about 100 acres of green space at FDR Park.
The area of concern used to be a golf course, but after it shut down, nature slowly took over, creating an unexpected green space that's become known as "the meadows."
Delaware County officials say an employee found a large amount of dead fish and a sheen on the water in the Chester Creek West Branch.
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said his office reached a settlement with Dupont, Corteva and Chemours over claims involving PFAS at four sites across the state. If the settlement is approved, residents could apply for money, particularly if they had issues with well water.
After announcing it would lose access to key weather satellite data, NOAA will retain access, the agency said in a statement.
A beach replenishment project scheduled for this year in Avalon and nearby Stone Harbor, as well as another project at the north end of Ocean City, are currently on hold because federal funding isn't available.
It's an oasis of green spaces within Philadelphia's city limits. Venture out to Morris Arboretum and Gardens this summer for a taste of nature.
People from all over the country stepped up to preserve a rare collection of bird eggs after the federal government pulled a grant from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
