Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
Organization focused on vets transforms vacant NE Philly field into garden of healing
A story of transformation and community spirit in Northeast Philadelphia, as dozens of volunteers joined to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful space.
Organization focused on helping vets transforms vacant NE Philly field into landscape dream
A story of transformation and community spirit out of Northeast Philadelphia, as dozens of volunteers joined to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful space.
Planting trees | FOX Weather Philly
Furtick Farms owner Jenia Jolley-Furtick and volunteers provide tips on planting trees in late fall and why it’s a perfect time of year for planting.
North Wildwood settles with State of N.J. over beach replenishment
The North Wildwood City Council voted to accept a settlement with the state’s Department of Environmental Protection over the condition of its beaches and sand dunes that involved over $40 million worth of fines and litigation.
Winter decorating: Tuesdays with Toni | FOX Weather Philly
Gardening expert, Professor Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University, provides tips for decorating for winter parties in a festive and inexpensive way.
Tuesdays with Toni | FOX Weather Philly
Gardening expert, Professor Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University, provides tips for decorating for winter parties in a festive and inexpensive way. And, FOX 29 Weather Authority Meteorologist Drew Anderson is in Panama and joins Toni, Kathy and Scott in conversations about the tropics.
More sand is in sight for a North Wildwood's deteriorating beaches
The mayor of North Wildwood says his town has reached an agreement with the state to drop claims on both sides and move forward with measures to widen the town’s beaches.
Tuesdays with Toni | FOX Weather Philly
Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University, shares easy ways to use garden items for your Thanksgiving table.
Tuesdays with Toni | FOX Weather Philly
Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University, provides tips on how to bring the garden to your Thanksgiving table.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Snowfall in eastern Pa. versus extreme drought | FOX Weather Philly
Curtis Riganti, with the University of Nebraska and working with the US Drought Monitor, talks about the latest on the drought conditions, what criteria they use and the cut-off date to gage the conditions. The latest shows all of South Jersey in an extreme drought, while much of the Delaware Valley was also added to the extreme drought category, despite the recent rain.
Twice-a-week trash pickup is coming to Philly
As part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's Clean and Green initiative, sanitation workers will begin a twice-a-week trash pickup program, to begin in early December.
Drought worsens in NJ, Pa | FOX Weather Philly
Dr. David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist Rutgers University discusses the continued deterioration of dry conditions and an expansion of extreme and severe drought scenarios in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Tips for beating the winter blues | FOX Weather Philly
Dr. Jaime Zuckerman discusses what we can do to beat the winter blues, including adding an extra amount of light every day and vitamin supplements.
NJ declares drought warning
Gov. Phil Murphy, along with the state's DEP, elevated October's drought watch to a warning on Wednesday while giving an update on statewide wildfires.
Multiple fires burn as officials issue drought warning in New Jersey
Multiple fires burned in the region, both in Philly, and in South Jersey as officials issue drought warning in New Jersey.
New Jersey issues drought warning; a water provider implements mandatory conservation
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as the state continues to grapple with “historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water-supply conditions."
Man charged with arson in Ocean County wildfire
An Ocean County man was charged with arson after investigators say he shot a weapon, which ignited a wildfire in Jackson Township.
Bethany Run Wildfire 75 percent contained while firefighters press on
Three wildfires burn in New Jersey, with the Bethany Run Wildfire the largest. Firefighters have managed to bring it to 75 percent containment while neighbors are extremely grateful.