Environment & Outdoors
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Delco Warns of Spotted Laternfly; Information Presentation to Residents Set for Nov. 2
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly, is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. It has recently been discovered in Delaware County. The Spotted Lanternfly presents a significant threat to Pennsylvania agriculture, including the grape, tree-fruit, hardwood, and nursery industries, which collectively…
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Biologist on Brandywine Creek’s Health: ‘I Haven’t Seen It Better in the 30 Years I’ve Been Here’
A U.S. Geological Survey is closely monitoring the Brandywine Creek, collecting real-time data on the health of the local treasure, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The monitors are in a narrow, concrete-block building behind the Brandywine River Museum. They are checked once a month by USGS employees, one of whom is hydrologic technician…
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Changing Climate Threatens Many Species at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum is a haven for birdwatchers who stop by early on spring mornings to spot the migrating birds flying in from South America and Central America, writes Susan Phillips for StateImpact Pennsylvania. However, this could soon change due to the altering climate that is threatening hundreds of species…
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New Research Suggests Luck Is Actually a State of Mind
According to new research, people may literally be able to create their own luck by keeping an open mind, writes Teresa Iafolla for Nautilus magazine. According to Richard Wiseman, Professor of Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the U.K., some people appear to have an uncanny ability to be in the…
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Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Plans to Implement Archery Hunting of Deer Behind Airport
The John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum plans to implement archery hunting of the deer behind Philadelphia International Airport, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. The refuge is currently looking for public input on the issue that aims to curtail the overpopulation of white-tailed deer. The refuge was established in 1972 on 1,200 acres of…
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Widener, Natural Lands Partner on Master Plan for Taylor Arboretum
Widener University has begun a partnership with Natural Lands, the land conservation nonprofit, to plan for the future of Taylor Arboretum. With support from a grant by the William Penn Foundation, the university is collaborating with Natural Lands to develop a master plan and stewardship plan for the sustainable management of the arboretum. The effort…
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Ninth Annual County Health Rankings Unkind to Delaware County
Delaware County ranks 49th out of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania in terms of its overall health, according to the ninth annual County Health Rankings. By ranking the health of nearly every county in the nation, the County Health Rankings help communities understand what influences how healthy residents are and how long they will live.…
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Four Delco Municipalities Among 2018’s Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Four Delaware County municipalities rank among the Top 25 on 2018’s Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to Niche.com. The rankings are based on data from a number of sources, including the U.S. Census, FBI, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Key factors in the rankings include the level of education, cost of living, housing,…
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People, Concrete, and Buildings Keep City from Getting More Snow Than Western Suburbs
The western suburbs of Philadelphia seem to always get more snow than the city itself, and there is a reason for that, writes Mónica Marie Zorrilla for Billy Penn. The snow “prefers” suburbs because Philadelphia is “hot, crowded, and low,” according to blogger and storm aficionado Dr. Glenn Schreiber. His website has become the go-to…
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Delaware County’s Three Superfund Sites Eyed for Redevelopment
The Philadelphia region still has 70 Superfund sites, with three in Delaware County, that have not been cleaned up and may be under consideration for redevelopment, writes Frank Kummer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Thousands of Delco residents live within a mile of these sites: Havertown PCP, the Lower Darby Creek Area in Darby Township, and…
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Swarthmore College Aims to Increase Community’s Engagement with Scott Arboretum
Swarthmore College is trying to increase the community’s engagement with Scott Arboretum, through the help of community outreach coordinator Sue McQueen, writes Willa Glickman for The Phoenix, Swarthmore College’s independent newspaper. The Arboretum, established in 1929, has flourished over the decades. In 1995, it was accredited by the American Association of Museums, an honor given…
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Well-Being Index Paints Bleak Picture of Pennsylvanians
The 2017 results from the Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index paint a bleak picture of the well-being of Americans. The Gallup-Sharecare Well-Being Index, which includes more than 2.5 million surveys, captures how people feel about and experience their daily lives. It examines how well-being varies by state and which states lead and lag across the five elements…
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Philadelphia One of Four Regions Selected for Global Identity Project
Philadelphia has been selected by the Brookings Institution as one of four regions that will participate in a project to help determine how to define and communicate global identity, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Global identity is about how a large or small city-region can achieve more differentiation, visibility, and recognition to…
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Two Superfund Sites in Delaware County Are Within Flood Zones
Fourteen Superfund sites in the Philadelphia area, including two in Delaware County, are within flood zones or areas susceptible to rising seas connected with climate change, writes Frank Kummer of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Superfund sites are heavily polluted locations, often former industrial sites, designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for urgent (and expensive) cleanup.…
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Four Nuns, Young Driver Miraculously Survive Horrific Car Crash in Bethel Township
Four nuns from Northeast Philadelphia and a young Delaware County driver miraculously survived a horrific car crash in Bethel Township last month, writes Barbara Boyer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The nuns were hit by a vehicle driven by a 21-year-old man who had crossed the center line while driving in the opposite direction. The collision…
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Survey Reveals What’s Considered the Most-Irritating Driving Habits on Pennsylvania Roads
A Harrisburg Patriot-News survey on bad driving habits on Pennsylvania roads has found that “driving too slowly in the left lane” is what people consider the most irritating. The survey received more than 2,000 votes and 200 comments, the majority of which had something to say about “inconsiderate” and “clueless” Pennsylvania drivers. “Hanging out in…
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Penn State Brandywine Partners with Tyler Arboretum for Lesson in Sustainability
Penn State Brandywine’s Sustainovation Club recently partnered with Tyler Arboretum in Media for an innovative lesson in sustainability, writes Haleigh Swansen for Penn State News. The partnership gave an educational twist to the arboretum’s annual Pumpkin Days festival with a “sustainability research station” run by 26 volunteers from Penn State Brandywine. During the two-day event,…
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Delaware County Accounts for Three of 100 Most Influential People in Philadelphia
Delaware County accounts for a trio of spots on Philadelphia magazine’s list of The 100 Most Influential People in Philadelphia. “What’s fascinating about compiling a list of the most influential people in Philadelphia is that there’s really no way to quantify influence,” the magazine wrote. “Influence is slippery. It’s mercurial. It can swell in an…
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