Outdoors
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Philadelphia Region Feeling Fallout of Ongoing Increase in Tropical Storms
This season, the Philadelphia region has been affected by four tropical storms — a possibly unprecedented number. Their after-effects have implications that are both accumulating and devastating. Anthony R. Wood explained this dangerous weather trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the past two years, the Philadelphia region has been affected by tropical storms (or their…
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It’s Never Too Early for Holiday Spirit: CountryLiving Magazine Names New Hope a ‘Best Christmas Town’
As Halloween nears, the November-to-December slide will quickly follow. This annual evaporation of calendar pages means it’s not too early to make plans to get into the upcoming holiday spirit. Ann Shields, of CountryLiving magazine, has a notable recommendation for a great place to do just that: a 2021 Best Christmas Town, New Hope. Shields…
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Analysis: Delco Bubble–County a Little Less Susceptible to Local Climate Disasters
While Pennsylvania is generally aligned with New Jersey and New York in a number of climate-related disasters over the past 20 years, its suburbs, including Delaware County, are not. As evidenced by the calamity of Hurricane Ida, most of the Philadelphia collar counties have gotten walloped by Mother Nature in her various tantrums. Taylor Allen…
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Squashing Social Media Rumors: Are Spotted Lanternflies Toxic to Pets’ Feet? No!
While social media search results for ‘spotted lanternflies toxic to pets’ may indicate otherwise, experts say there is no evidence supporting the claim. They continue to research the issue but are eager to calm concerned animal owners and lovers. McKenzie Sadeghi clarified the topic for USA Today. A September 17 Instagram post — which got…
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No Brainer: When It’s Philly Military Guy vs. Florida Alligator, Who Do You *Think* Comes Out on Top?
As if a Florida alligator is any match for an Army-trained Philadelphian. As. If. Eugene Bozzi, an Orlando-area transplant from the Philadelphia region, is now in the national spotlight for his casual eviction of a huge reptile in an everyday trash can. CBS3 Philly covered the serviceman’s above-and-beyond service. The Instagram video — which has…
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Ben the Turkey, Social Media Star from Bensalem, Turns Out to Be Something of a Ham
If 1969 was the Summer of Woodstock, 2021 in Bucks County might be the Summer of Livestock. Marcus Espinoza explains the area’s latest barnyard bigwig, Ben the Turkey, for FOX29 Philadelphia. The local news cycle over the past handful of months has included mentions of celebrity pygmy goats and a wayward bull. Joining them now…
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Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction: The 2021 Annual Autumnal Beauty Pageant Isn’t Far Off
The Smoky Mountains’ Fall Foliage Prediction has good news for local lovers of the great outdoors. Alyssa Adams covered the report’s timing of 2021’s autumnal beauty for CBS3 Philly. The Smoky Mountains’ 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map says that leaves in our part of Pennsylvania will be at their prime in the October 18-25 timeframe.…
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Pennsylvania Battles Spotted Lanternfly Infestation with Quarantines and Student-led ‘Squish Squads’
Despite quarantines and “squish squads,” the spotted lanternfly continues to spread across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, write Kevin Ambrose and Kasha Patel for The Washington Post. This invasive pest that can devastate vineyards and ruin fruit crops was accidentally imported into Berks County seven years ago, presumably in a shipping container that arrived from Asia.…
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A Visit to This Corn Maze in Lincoln University Is Perfect for Families Stalking a Day of Fall Fun
Looking for great fall-themed activities for families? Challenge your brain and sense of direction at this local corn maze at Lytle’s Farm, which was cited as being among the region’s best by Lori McManus for MommyPoppins.com. Lytle’s Farm in Lincoln University dates back to the 1940s. The Lytle family has been in the pumpkin business for…
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President Biden Officially Declares Hurricane Ida a Local Disaster; Direct Aid Now Available
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Southeastern Pennsylvania. The designation includes Delaware County, which now allows storm-affected residents to apply for direct aid. Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel covered the relief for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ida tore through the region last week, spawning multiple tornadoes…
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Experience Summer from a Kayak: The 2021 Schuylkill River Sojourn is Here
The 23rd Annual Sojourn is a 5-day guided paddling trip down the river, usually from inside a canoe or kayak. This year’s event will begin from Jim Dietrich Park in Muhlenberg Township on Saturday, July 31, and end at Boathouse Row in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 4. People can register for one day or multiple days. “Veteran sojourners…
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Curious Teenager Learns the Hard Way That Wildlife Is Called Wild for a Reason
A Bucks County teen learned the hard way that despite the mnemonics about snake colors — red on yellow, deadly fellow … or is that yellow on red? — sometimes it’s best to leave them alone. Michael Tanenbaum reported for PhillyVoice on her dangerous encounter. Audrey Weir, 17, was at High Rocks Park when she…
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Bucks County Spent Quarantine Time Watching the Night Skies for Whoever — or Whatever — May Have Flown By
U.S. national intelligence officials are currently preparing a Congressional report on unexplained sightings in the sky. Cassie Miller looked (up) at the issue from an in-state perspective for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Butch Witkowski, founder-director of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania, said local sightings are relatively common. Since January 2021, 49 Pennsylvanians logged UFO sightings on the National UFO Reporting Center‘s state report index. Nine were in or near Bucks County: April 28:…
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Fight Against Spotted Lanternflies Intensifies as Invasive Pest Hatches
The state Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to contain the spread of spotted lanternflies. The timing is apt, as the invasive pest hatches throughout the region, writes Pat Ralph for the Philly Voice. The department is treating rights-of-way, such as railways and interstates, with an insecticide spray. The measure kills spotted lanternflies on contact. Contact spraying is currently…
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Local Organizations Spearhead Efforts to Keep Birds Safe By Dimming Philadelphia’s Skyline at Night
Audubon Mid-Atlantic and the Valley Forge and Wyncote local chapters of Audubon Society are among area organizations spearheading efforts to keep birds safe by making Philadelphia’s skyline go mostly dark starting from April 1, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They are the initiators of the Bird Safe Philly program, which is endorsed by…
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This Hidden Oasis in Chadds Ford Is Considered One of the Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Private Gardens
Located in Chadds Ford and owned by Wayne and Doris Guymon, WynEden is considered one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier private gardens, writes Lora Bilton Englehart for The Hunt magazine. The Guymons bought the 9.5-acre property tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in 1998. Immediately, Wayne started to visualize what he wanted to do with the…
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Nile Swim Club in Yeadon Keeps Going, Even in a Pandemic
Nile Swim Club in Yeadon has staying power, not easily outdone by a virus, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first Black-owned pool club is open for business with poolside family movies and even a modest Fourth of July fireworks display, despite the pandemic. Anthony Patterson, who went to the club in his…
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Delaware County Swim Clubs Reopening By Adapting to Coronavirus Guidelines
Swim clubs are scrambling to comply with coronavirus health safety guidliens so they can reopen as quickly as possible for the summer, reports Justin Yudo for kwynewsradio.radio.com. For club attendees, it will be a much different summer experience than 2019. At Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, for example, members and guests will undergo temperature checks.…
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