Got Allergies? Find Out the Pollen Count in Southampton Today

Check out today's pollen forecast for Southampton.

Springtime has arrived and pollen is in the air. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the Greater Philadelphia area ranks #25 in the country in a list of "allergy capitals." Locally, it's the Red Cedar, Hackberry, Elm, Willow and Poplar trees—to name few—causing those itchy eyes and snuffly nose. Thanks to the effects of climate change, experts say the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before.  Now you can check the daily allergy forecast as easily as the weather forecast. The Allergy Alert tool from Pollen.com above shows which pollen allergens are high in Southampton today. Please note that an advertisement cycles into the tool.

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Sunny and Clear Weekend Forecast for Southampton

The National Weather Service is calling for beautiful spring weather this weekend.

It looks like spring is finally in the air, as the National Weather Service calls for clear, sunny skies and mild temps for this weekend.  Here's a look at the NWS' detailed weekend forecast for Southampton:

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Tamanend Park Tennis Courts are Open

The courts have been reopened for the season.

The tennis courts at Tamanend Park have reopened for the season. 

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Egg Hunt at North & Southampton Reformed Church

Join in the fun at the church's eighth annual community egg hunt Saturday afternoon.

WATCH: The Birds of Southampton

A very zen moment on the streets of Southampton.

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Weekend Forecast Calls for Sunny Start and Snowy Finish

The National Weather Service says clear skies are in the forecast until late Sunday, when snow showers could be headed our way.

  Here's a look at the National Weather Service weekend forecast for Southampton: 

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When Does Daylight Saving Begin in 2013?

Clocks should "spring forward" one hour early Sunday morning.

By now, most people in Southampton have noticed that daylight is beginning a little earlier each morning. That means that both spring and Daylight Saving Time are near. In 2013, the big shift will take place on Sunday. On that date, most of the U.S. will 'spring' clocks forward at 2 a.m. This means that while you'll lose an hour of sleep, you'll gain an extra hour of daylight at the end of the day. And when does it end? This year, DST will last until Nov. 3. In addition to your clocks, the folks at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - and most fire departments - are reminding everyone that this is also a good time to change batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. 

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Will Phil Call For Six More Weeks of Winter?

With the recent cold snap, the prospect of Punxsutawney Phil predicting six more weeks of winter on Feb. 2 is especially daunting.

Groundhog Day is on Saturday, Feb. 2 and the recent Arctic temperatures are giving the day a bit more resonance than usual. On Groundhog Day, the groundhog comes out of its burrow and checks for his shadow to determine how soon spring will arrive. According to the myth, if a groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if he does not, spring is right around the corner. Last year, Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter while Staten Island Chuck called for an early spring. Groundhog Day and other similar legends are based on the beliefs of Europeans, but the true origins of the holiday are lost in time. The day originated from the Germans, Scots and early Christian Europeans. Groundhog Day …

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The Brunette Lucy

Spring Planting Part 'Doh!'

Lucy literally mothers her plants to death.

I love unusual flowers, which was evidenced in my column a few weeks ago, "Spring Planting." But that wasn’t the rest of the story. In my best Homer Simpson voice, here’s part “doh.” As a flower freak, I love all flowers, so I buy petunias, begonias, impatiens, you name it. But I also search for unusual plants, or unusual colors. Because I live in the boonies, I usually find them online. And most often, in the form of seeds unless you want to pay a hefty shipping charge. The problem is, I haven’t had much luck growing anything from seeds. But since when has failure stopped me from trying just about anything? My first foray into sowing seeds came in the form of nasturtiums. Nasturtiums are edible flowers that have a mild peppery taste and …

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