Environment
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Your dog wants you to read this article
Did you know that August is National Dog Month? Celebrate with a canine-friendly day out in seven destinations across Pennsylvania.
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In a summer marked by flash floods, Pa. lawmaker wants homeowners to be aware of flood risks
After Texas tragedy, Rep. Perry Warren (D-Bucks) introduced a bill to require home sellers to disclose past flood events.
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Glen Onoko Falls, a dangerous beauty in the Poconos, could soon reopen to visitors
The state has plans to make improvements to the trail, which closed in 2019 after a series of fatal falls.
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PA Task Force 1 heads to Texas to assist with rescue and recovery efforts
A group of specially trained Pennsylvanians is being deployed to Texas in the wake of the deadly flooding that has claimed the lives of at least 100 people.
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River otters in Pa.: What to know & where to spot them
From how and where to spot them to how to help conservation efforts, here’s everything you need to know about river otters in Pennsylvania.
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How to stay cool in the heat wave hitting Pennsylvania — even without air conditioning
The heat index in Pittsburgh reached 105 F Sunday, and forecasts in Philadelphia and south central Pa. called for a heat index of 108 F on Monday, prompting agencies to issues heat emergencies. The first big heat wave of 2025 has arrived, coinciding with the official start of summer. More than 40 million people in…
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A light from above: How one Pennsylvania church put its faith in solar energy
In a town known more for Bucknell University and its rustic charm than clean energy innovation, St. Andrew’s is leading a quiet but significant shift toward sustainability. Shapiro’s Lightning Plan is about to make it easier for more folks to get onboard.
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‘Bark at the Park’: Find out where you can take your dog to a baseball game in Pa.
Pennsylvania’s major and minor league baseball teams offer fun for the entire family—even four-legged family members—with ‘Bark at the Park’ promotions where you can bring your dog to a game.
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Online survey says Beaver County has one of the best ‘hidden gem’ beaches in the U.S.
The Raccoon Creek State Park beach was the 41st Best Beach on Frugal Flyer’s list of 95 hidden gems, which was constructed from a survey of 3,002 responses.
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Investigation found exotic animal parts like ivory are being sold in Pa., bill may stop it
Legislation is moving through the Pennsylvania House to stop the sale of animal parts of at-risk animal species, partially because of an investigation that discovered ivory and other parts of endangered species were available for sale in 18 counties.
