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Dana Brown, Cathy Brown, Georgina Ragsdale, and Tyraine “Grand Hank” Ragsdale set up the open house for the Liquid Science outdoor space on Aug. 23.
Scientist ‘Grand Hank’ to open STEM center for young students in Germantown
Tyraine Ragsdale, known by his DJ name, Master Scientist Grand Hank, has finalized the outdoor section of his upcoming science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) center in Germantown. more
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A coyote was caught on camera in an Andorra neighborhood on Aug. 12.
Close encounters: Coyotes move in
Mt. Airy resident Rick S. Hock was taking his morning walk along St. Georges Road right off McCallum Street one late July morning, when he came across an unusual sight. more
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A monarch caterpillar on milkweed, a native plant in Pennsylvania.
Morris Arboretum offers certificate in ecological horticulture
A new educational program is set to take root at Morris Arboretum & Gardens this month. more
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A PECO substation in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
PECO now offering grants to some delinquent customers
Some PECO customers are eligible to receive help paying their electricity bills, thanks to a program that launched last week. more
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Chestnut Hill College will launch its two nursing programs in the fall 2025 semester.
Chestnut Hill College to launch nursing programs amid workforce shortage
A local college will implement a to address the . This fall, will launch in its new 25,000 square-foot Nursing Clinical Arts Center. The young nursing department features a traditional … more
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Parent volunteer Michael Hunt helped construct the new outdoor classroom at Anna L. Lingelbach Elementary School.
Anna L. Lingelbach School’s sunken garden becomes new outdoor classroom
Though students are still on summer break, some parents are already busy at Anna L. Lingelbach Elementary School. more
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Parent volunteer Michael Hunt helped construct the new outdoor classroom at Anna L. Lingelbach Elementary School.
Anna L. Lingelbach School’s sunken garden becomes new outdoor classroom
Though students are still on summer break, some parents are already busy at Anna L. Lingelbach Elementary School. The group of volunteers is finishing construction on the school’s new outdoor … more
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Blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, are the most common ticks in Philadelphia and are known to spread Lyme disease. Pennsylvania is ranked first in the country for reported Lyme disease cases.
An active summer for ticks and other threatening pests in Philadelphia
As Philadelphia residents spend the summer in green spaces like Wissahickon Valley Park and Fairmount Park, city and state experts are warning the public to be mindful of increasing tick activity. more
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Children play in the fountains at John F. Kennedy Plaza, as the city is about to embark on its 25-year water revitalization plan.
Hike in water rates to take effect in September
Monthly water bills for Philadelphia homeowners are set to increase in September, following a unanimous vote last week by the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board. more
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Carol Jones volunteers at Hilltop Books, a store run by Friends of the Chestnut Hill Library.
Here’s where to recycle or find used items in Philly
Launched in late June, resourcePhilly.org includes an interactive map of businesses in Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, and other Philadelphia neighborhoods, where residents can donate, reuse, or buy sustainable items. more
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Children play in the fountains at John F. Kennedy Plaza, as the city is about to embark on its 25-year water revitalization plan..
Hike in water rates to take effect in September
Monthly water bills for Philadelphia homeowners are set to increase in September, following a unanimous vote last week by the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board. The hike, … more
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The Pennsylvania firefly isn’t just a pretty face. It’s also the state insect.
It’s a good year for Philly’s lightning bugs
The middle of summer brings peak lightning bug season in Philadelphia. Experts say it’s been a lively time for the insect so far.  more
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