Pennsylvania PoliticsSolar grants are being held hostage in the Pennsylvania legislature as demand soarsDespite clear and growing demand for solar energy in the Keystone State, the political will to meet it has yet to catch up.
Pennsylvania PoliticsSolar grants are being held hostage in the Pennsylvania legislature as demand soarsDespite clear and growing demand for solar energy in the Keystone State, the political will to meet it has yet to catch up.
New Jersey PoliticsNew Jersey among the states suing Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy
New Jersey PoliticsNew Jersey among the states suing Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy
HistoryPhiladelphia helped put Earth Day on the map on this week in Philly historyOn April 22, 1970, Philadelphia hosted a six-hour festival in Fairmount Park that drew 25,000 to 30,000 clean-air lovers.
HistoryPhiladelphia helped put Earth Day on the map on this week in Philly historyOn April 22, 1970, Philadelphia hosted a six-hour festival in Fairmount Park that drew 25,000 to 30,000 clean-air lovers.
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.
WeatherPhilly has had more rain in the last two weeks than it did the entire fallJust over 4 inches of rain fell officially in Philly in the 13-day period that ended Saturday. Here comes the sun ... after the reign of clouds and rain, it should be shining through the workweek.
WeatherPhilly has had more rain in the last two weeks than it did the entire fallJust over 4 inches of rain fell officially in Philly in the 13-day period that ended Saturday. Here comes the sun ... after the reign of clouds and rain, it should be shining through the workweek.
WeatherPhilly flirts with a temperature record at the freeze-resistant airportIt dropped into the 20s outside the city, but the heat island spared much of Philly from a freeze. Here comes the rain.
WeatherPhilly flirts with a temperature record at the freeze-resistant airportIt dropped into the 20s outside the city, but the heat island spared much of Philly from a freeze. Here comes the rain.
WeatherA late-season freeze is forecast for PhillyWind chills are forecast to be in the 20s and 30s Tuesday. Meanwhile, the drought appears to be easing.
WeatherA late-season freeze is forecast for PhillyWind chills are forecast to be in the 20s and 30s Tuesday. Meanwhile, the drought appears to be easing.
Climate NewsA gas operator fined $1.9 million for damaging Pa. wetlands is on Trump’s ‘fast track’ approval listFracking operations by Chesapeake Energy, now Expand Energy, are among more than 600 controversial projects the president wants to expedite to combat the nation’s “energy emergency.”
Climate NewsA gas operator fined $1.9 million for damaging Pa. wetlands is on Trump’s ‘fast track’ approval listFracking operations by Chesapeake Energy, now Expand Energy, are among more than 600 controversial projects the president wants to expedite to combat the nation’s “energy emergency.”
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.
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.
WeatherStrong storms, much-needed rain — and unwanted winds — due in Philly Sunday Gusts — remember those? — could reach 50 mph Sunday night. Rains may ease drought conditions at a crucial time.
WeatherStrong storms, much-needed rain — and unwanted winds — due in Philly Sunday Gusts — remember those? — could reach 50 mph Sunday night. Rains may ease drought conditions at a crucial time.
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.
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.
WeatherSevere storms are possible in the Philly region Wednesday during the late-day commuteA "squall line" will move through the region, and an isolated tornado "can't be completely ruled out," says a National Weather Service meteorologist.
WeatherSevere storms are possible in the Philly region Wednesday during the late-day commuteA "squall line" will move through the region, and an isolated tornado "can't be completely ruled out," says a National Weather Service meteorologist.
