There's a good chance your zone shifted when the USDA updated its plant hardiness map in 2023. Zoom in on what that means for your garden. From the NPR archives.

From macro to micro 🌎🦐🎶 Take a closer look at California’s coastal wildlife when you dive into our Earth Month installment of Krill Waves Radio! Chill out with two hours of lo-fi beats to relax and study to: mbayaq.co/3O54TKq 🎶 The Big Blue by Mama Aiuto and Dan Gregory | © Chillhop Music

“On our nation’s 250th birthday, it is worth reflecting on the freedoms we enjoy along with the freedoms that remain unrealized for many of us.” — Domenic Vitiello, professor of city planning and urban studies at the University of Pennsylvania.

I believe that in order to take some small step forward, the word “bird” should be replaced with “saur” in all common names. Mockingsaur. Secretarysaur. Red-winged blacksaur. HUMMINGSAUR

Cat sitting and this cat has demands that aren't loke my xats demands (of course) but interestingly are NOT like the demands they have for their people. I find this fascinating. Anyway. A photo of a cat who wants to sit on the desk between me and the keyboard

I’ve never seen a man who needs a bit of imposter syndrome more than JD Vance.

I just want Pope Leo to dispatch one old-school Catholic School nun to have a chat with Vance.

even on grim, gray days, a feather toy needs to watch its back

Aww, two teeny pollinators on flowers! Might be the New Mexico groundsel?

Was a huge Clannad fan in high school. RIP, Ms. Brennan.

Really chuffed by this kind review!

Big news for everyone gearing up to celebrate Philly Pride this year. The parade route will move to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, organizers announced on Tuesday. A separate announcement said there will also be a brand new Pride event — the first-ever Philly Pride Arts Festival.

She is cucumber.

Had not considered the possibility that fluoride would be removed from drinking water by dint of scarcity: "The Baltimore City DPW will reduce the level of fluoride in its drinking water system beginning this week due to ongoing national supply chain challenges..." #PublicHealth

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will continue to publish now that it's been purchased by the Baltimore Banner's parent company, turning the paper into a nonprofit news outlet.

Ouch. Saw this coming, but ouch.

One of the things this year's Locus Finalist lists show off is what amazing work comes out from such a wide range of writers, incorporating so many different ideas and themes. Some people think diversity is a weakness. Those people are fools. And they're missing out. locusmag.com/2026/04/2026...

MAKE ALPHA QUADRANT GREAT AGAIN!!! #StarTrek #Sisko197

🏒 🥅 The Flyers are set to face the Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here’s everything you need to know, whether you plan on going to a game or watching from home ⤵️

Another person you've probably never heard of who was more important than most of the people you have heard of. www.npr.org/2026/01/23/n...

This is Sadie. She was finally reunited with her human, astronaut Christina Koch, after her mom’s voyage around the moon took her the furthest any human has ever been from their dog. She can't wait to hear all about the universe. 14/10 (IG: astro_christina)

My daughter took this photo near sunset today. 😃🌵🌼!!!

BREAKING: The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York.

Heehee, 🤭. Imagine.

post an image you saved because it makes you laugh:

Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.

It’s almost like WE ALL SAID THIS WOULD HAPPEN fortune.com/2026/04/10/a...

meant to post this earlier but I flaked; oh well, enjoy 👍

On the road with Canadian forces training for a new Arctic reality

OH. MY. GOD. THIS IS THE MILKY WAY SHOT BY THE ARTEMIS II CREW. LOOK AT ALL THOSE STARS!!!!

🧪🔭🌔🏳️‍⚧️ www.thestranger.com/forced-out/f...

It's a nice day for a Light sweater It's a nice day for a CARDIGAN

Artemis II splashdown: Astronauts home safely after journey around Moon

Philly/Main Line locals! Reminder that you can hear the incomparable LINDA SUE PARK (you know, the legendary Korean American writer) on Monday, April 13 in Wayne. I was stunned to be asked to be her conversation partner (the words "my unworthy ass" have crossed my mind) and I'm so excited. Join us!

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the federal government to maintain the status quo at the President's House following the National Park Service release of new exhibit panels renderings.

If you are in Philly and were thinking about adopting or fostering a pet, PAWS needs your help right now. Their bldg is beside the location the garage collapsed and all of their animals have been moved. They have a name your price adoption right now. phillypaws.org

Last night I took a load of stuff to storage from my inlaws. I arrived at 830. Place closes at 9pm. I was 5 minutes late trying to leave and was trapped in the building. I've still got it! That special something that makes me get into these predicaments!

a movie couple who would definitely have a podcast

The fact that my MAGA neighbor took down his front yard flag, but not his back yard flag tells you everything you need to know about the current MAGA mood. They know the tide is turning, but they aren't giving up.

Very cool blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/08/c...

I just hope there isn’t a new avatar for the Hussites in this remake….

I watched that cringe-filled moment. On behalf of the people who share this rock with you, we’re sorry that HE had to be a part of any of your historic journey.

Cosign

Dogs are good

Again - just start with the perjury charges. They’re easy to prove and people will understand them. Ease Americans into seeing their former authority figures in prison.

I am going to log off and make something. Making matters - particularly when everything seems to be destroyed around us. I have no other words and deeds. I have to make something.

Gizmo is in business cat mode today. He’s got a meeting with whoever is responsible for Apple autocorrect constantly trying to call him a car despite the fact he is a CAT and the word CAT is used most often 😹😹🦁🦁 #teamfloof #CatsOfBluesky