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Solar Eclipse Watch Parties Happening in and Around Philadelphia

On Monday, April 8th, a total solar eclipse will cut across Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, throwing the sky into darkness for nearly four minutes. […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Tick Season in Pennsylvania

Now that it’s officially summer, you might be spending a lot more time outdoors — whether you’re camping, glamping, biking, hiking, picnicking, or what have […]

one turtle slapping another -- a precursor to turtle sex -- at Heinz Wildlife Refuge
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Turtle Foreplay Video from Heinz Wildlife Refuge Goes Viral

Like many Philadelphia residents, 29-year-old stand-up comedian Jamie Pappas woke up on Saturday morning determined to get outside and enjoy the glorious weather. So she […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Pennsylvania’s Best Fall Foliage Destinations

It’s back, baby! Fall foliage season, the most colorful, leafy, Instagram-y time of the year. And where better to celebrate than Pennsylvania (you know that […]

a photo of a brood x cicada in washington d.c., a sight you'll be seeing as soon as there are cicadas in philadelphia, pennsylvania
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Penn State Cicada Expert Says Brood X Should Emerge in Philly This Weekend

There’s been a lot of hype about Brood X cicadas in Philadelphia and elsewhere in Pennsylvania, but I haven’t seen one yet. So to find […]

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Giant Stinky Corpse Flowers Are Incredibly Rare. Two Are About to Bloom Near Philly

Anyone who missed the chance to see — and smell — Longwood Gardens’ corpse flower last summer will get another shot in the next week […]