West Philly families can see the first conceptual design for Clark Park's new playground, backed by $1.4 million in funding.

A neglected Chesterbrook swim club is becoming a six-court pickleball park, but the price tag has residents pushing for competitive bidding.

Parks & Rec crews and utilities are clearing downed trees after an overnight storm. Immediate hazards are being prioritized across the city.

A sinkhole closed the Municipal Park playground in Bristol Township; crews have cordoned off the area while repairs are underway.

A black bear was photographed in the 300 block of Gouglersville Road in Cumru Township. Officials ask residents to secure attractants and report any sightings.

A homeowners camera caught a black bear in the Holland section of Northampton Township, prompting police and wildlife officials to monitor sightings and a school to keep students indoors.

A black bear was seen Tuesday near Detwiler and Gehman roads in Towamencin Township. Police are coordinating with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to capture and relocate the animal.

Two leucistic fawns — Dipper and Mabel — were rescued near Greentown and are recovering at The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife. Rehab staff say they will be released once healthy.

South Whitehall police and wildlife officials captured a bear near Lehigh County soccer fields after an early‑morning response. The animal will be relocated and no injuries were reported.

A hive moved into a Lambert Street sewer and a local beekeeper installed a trap to coax the colony out; the live removal could take weeks. Neighbors have blocked the spot while they wait.

A pump failure left a stretch of the Delaware Canal near New Hope dry, killing hundreds of fish and filling the towpath with flies and a foul smell. Officials and local advocates are weighing repairs and backup pumping plans.

Cobbs Creek reopened after a multi-year closure with a 68-bay Lincoln Financial driving range, a TGR short course and a new Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab for local students.

A state grant and new designs will restore the John Welsh Memorial Fountain and add play, art and safety upgrades to West Fairmount Park.