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.
Wildfire in Burlington County 75 percent contained
The Bethany Run Wildfire in Burlington and Camden counties is 75 percent contained, and neighbors express their gratitude to the firefighters working diligently to extinguish all the wildfires.
Wildfires continue to burn across NJ as firefighters work through tough conditions
Three wildfires are burning across South and central New Jersey with thousands of acres burnt and firefighters seeing no rest.
Wildfire in Evesham Twp. raging over 200 acres
A wildfire on the border of Burlington and Camden counties is burning through 200 acres, threatening homes very close by and is not, yet contained, officials say.
Dry conditions worsen, crops in danger | FOX Weather Philly
Dr. David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist Rutgers University, discusses the extremely dry conditions across the entire region, including and especially in southern New Jersey. Particular crops are in danger over the winter if the area doesn’t begin to receive soaking rain.
Tuesdays with Toni | FOX Weather Philly
Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Rowan University, provides tips for tulip and daffodil plantings so you can have a spectacular show in the spring and how to protect your tulip bulbs from critters.
Tuesdays with Toni | FOX Weather Philly
Toni Farmer, instructor in Environmental Science at Rowan University, shares tips on how to best preserve your plants and shrubs due to lack of rain.
Fire officials say Bucks County brush fire under control as crews douse hot spots
A brush fire raged near New Hope Friday and fire crews recruited help from neighbors to help clear brush as they brought the fire under control.
Bucks County brush fire under control as crews douse hot spots
A brush fire raged near New Hope Friday and fire crews recruited help from neighbors to help clear brush as they brought the fire under control.
Burn bans issued for several counties: what residents need to know
Several counties in the Delaware Valley have issued burn bans because of the extremely dry conditions the region has been experiencing.
Chances of rain slim as burn bans announced
There has been no measurable rain for the entire month of October, and September saw very little rain. The Drought Monitor has placed the entire region in some type of drought circumstance, either severe or moderate, which has prompted several counties to issue burn bans.
Northeast under most significant October wildfire threat in years
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
Latest on drought conditions | FOX Weather Philly
Dr. David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist Rutgers University, discusses how they pull data into the monitor and what to expect in terms of water usage.