Outdoors
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Future of Norristown’s Elmwood Park Comes Into Focus with $40M Plan
Elmwood Park will soon undergo a dramatic transformation, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. During a recent Norristown Municipal Council work session, residents and officials received their first look at a comprehensive draft plan that reimagines the green space, featuring safety upgrades, new recreational amenities, and a proposed community center. The $40.6 million Elmwood…
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Making Their Way to South Carolina
Since their first sighting in Pennsylvania in 2014, spotted lanternflies have been steadily expanding throughout the country and terrorizing agriculture wherever they landed, writes Benjamin Simon for The Post and Courier. In recent years, the invasive species has reached as far as North Carolina and Tennessee, and now experts are saying that it is just…
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Bucks County Black Bear Peacefully Caught in Warminster Township
A black bear in Bucks County, seen making its way through Warminster, was caught by authorities last week, writes staff at 6abc. Locals called the police after the bear was seen near Evergreen Avenue and Juniper Street near the Speedway section of the area. The Pennsylvania Game Commission was contacted to assist local police.…
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Delaware River Sojourn Offers Paddling, Camping and a Mindful Escape
The Delaware River Sojourn recently took place for its 30th year, offering people the chance to enjoy peaceful days paddling down the river, writes Preston Ehrler for Delaware Currents. Around 100 individuals participated in the sojourn, which spanned 6 days and approximately 70 miles. The trip began in Balls Eddy, where participants hopped into their kayaks…
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Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland Remains in Family After Trading Hands for $9M
Erik Travers and Jamie Walters acquired Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland for $9 million, keeping it in the same family since 1986, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The husband-and-wife duo bought the country club at 80 Jacksonville Road from a DePaul Group entity. Peter DePaul acquired the 400-member club nearly four…
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Explore These Beautiful Nature Trails Across Bucks County This Summer
Outdoor enthusiasts can find plenty of fun nature trails and parks to explore in and around Bucks County, writes staff for the Patch. Peace Valley Park in Doylestown offers a paved path overlooking Lake Galena, perfect for bikers and walkers. Visitors can sit down on one of the many available benches and enjoy some birdwatching. Just…
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Wayne Dentist Joins the Mountaineering Elites After Conquering the Seven Summits
Wayne-based mountaineering dentist Bruce Terry is one of the few members of the prestigious Seven Summits climbing club, after having successfully conquered all seven peaks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Terry caught the climbing bug when his wife gifted him a trip to climb Mount Rainier for his birthday years ago. He…
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Tinicum’s Stover Barns to be Restored Thanks to Historic Preservation Grant
Bucks County will be using its recently awarded $92k grant to preserve Tinicum’s historic Stover Barns, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. These funds were provided by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission after the county was selected from a pool of applicants to receive the Keystone Historic Preservation grant. The grant will allow…
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Newtown is Encouraging Locals to Grow Native Plants in Their Yards
The Newtown Borough Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is promoting new conservation efforts by the Homegrown National Park initiative, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The initiative encourages residents to plant native species wherever they can on their property. Locals can create native gardens, convert unused land into meadows, or even just plant a single tree…
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This Shopping Center Named Among Best in Nation by USA Today
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska has been recognized as one of the best shopping centers in the country by USA Today, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Celebrated for its charm, beautiful landscaping, and locally owned shops, the 63-year-old property placed second in a national public vote. USA Today 10Best and a panel of experts compiled…
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Spend a Day Kayaking, Canoeing or River Tubing at These Bucks County Spots
If you’re looking to spend a day on the water kayaking, canoeing or river tubing, there are plenty of spots in Bucks County to check out, writes Jess Rohan and Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. There are several lakes and creeks in the county to explore: While permits aren’t needed for river…
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Bucks County Bear on the Move: Search Underway in Langhorne
A search is underway for a bear spotted in the area of Route 1 close to the Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne on Friday, write Trish Hartman and John Paul for 6abc. One clip captured by a local shows the bear climbing a fence, followed by police and a game warden. Authorities believe…
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Annual Tree Climbing Competition Coming to Pennsbury Manor in Falls Township
On May 17, the region’s top competitive climbers will gather at Pennsbury Manor, the reconstructed estate of William Penn in Falls Township, for the annual Tree Climbing Competition, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The roving event, organized by the Penn-Del Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, follows last month’s Arbor Day of…
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Philly’s Trail Network Is Growing — but What’s Standing in the Way?
On a Saturday, April 26, people gathered at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge — not for a protest or parade, but for a leisurely walk and celebration with an important message. It was one of eight events happening on Circuit Trails around the region for Celebrate Trails Day, an annual springtime celebration of…
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Bear Spotted Roaming Chester County Neighborhood Startles Residents
Residents of a quiet neighborhood in Guthriesville, Chester County, were surprised early Monday morning, writes Caroline Goggin for 6ABC. That surprise was none other than a black bear that was spotted wandering through yards and digging through trash bins. The bear was first seen around 1:30 AM by Gina Amann, who was alerted by her…
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Bridgeport to Transform Ida-Damaged Site into Green Oasis with $1M in Park Funding
Bridgeport will be getting a new park at the site that was severely damaged by Hurricane Ida four years ago, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The patch of land at the corner of Front Street and Depot Street has fallen into blight. It has now become overgrown with weeds and strewn with trash that…
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This Chester County Town is the Perfect Places for Those Who Love to Walk Everywhere
While Chester County may not be as walkable as the city of Philadelphia, there are still some towns in the suburbs that have great walkable access to restaurants, activities, museums, trails, and public transportation, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. While it’s unlikely you’ll be able to get around completely car-free, Malvern is one of…
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As SS United States Inches Closer to Becoming Artificial Reef, Florida Diving Businesses Battle for Position
The historic SS United States has been sitting at the Port of Mobile in Alabama for more than a month now, and with each passing day, is closer to becoming the world’s largest artificial reef, writes David Fischer for AP. Despite those plans having been in place for months, competing diving businesses want the ship…
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