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“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” They tower overhead and sway in the wind and often teem with squawking birds, yet trees are easy to ignore. Urbanites rush by them without noticing,...

Whether you rent or own your home, learn why you’re seeing higher bills, how to cut down & Philadelphia payment assistance programs. No one needs a reminder that it’s really cold in Philadelphia. With cars still snowed (and iced-over) into...

Running out of ideas for everyone from your brother to Gritty? Here’s a list of thoughtful gifts from alpaca encounters to refillery finds: The holiday season is here, bringing chances to reconnect, celebrate, and give. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah,...

Let’s dig into this form of GSI, and three perennial flowers that are also good for stormwater management. DYK you can help Philadelphia become cleaner and greener, and even fight climate change? One way to contribute in your neighborhood is...

Hermit crabs aren’t beach souvenirs. They are exotic creatures that require lots of care and can live for decades. This article is republished in partnership with South Jersey Climate News and written by Madison Miller and Katie Thorn. Like salt water taffy and...

Feeling the heat? Learn how heat alerts can help you beat it and protect your health. While walking in the heat of the summer lately, you may feel that the air is so thick it can be cut with a...

Car-free living isn’t for everyone. Here’s why some Philadelphians are opting for a “car-light” approach without completely giving up their vehicles – and how other drivers can do the same. A growing number of Americans are opting out of driving,...

A simple notebook can help you slow down, observe, and reconnect with your local environment. A cool breeze rustles gently through the lush, green leaves as you make your way down a wooded trail. You want to capture the splendor...

From Malvern to Massachusetts, the first blind birding event showed accessibility in action. Chester County resident Natanya Sortland suddenly lost considerable vision in 2015, following a freak accident. When she was invited on a birding date, she recalled saying, “Hello!...