Environment
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Villanova study reveals the hidden dangers of using road salt
Villanova’s Dr. Steven Goldsmith reveals road salt’s extensive environmental impacts, stressing the need for alternatives to mitigate harm.
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Missing pup rescued from abandoned coal pit in Schuylkill County after weeklong search
Freddy, the missing 6-month-old golden retriever whose disappearance had sparked a weeklong search in Pottsville, lost about 10 pounds in the ordeal but is otherwise fine and back home with his humans and fellow golden, Harper.
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Your guide to container gardening in Pennsylvania
Whether you only have room for a balcony garden or you want to spruce up your front porch, container gardening allows you to grow plants via miniature, mobile gardens.
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Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction: 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Thousands gathered to see the world’s most famous groundhog in Punxsutawney Sunday for the Western Pa. town’s annual Groundhog Day celebration.
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Meet the Pennsylvania Woman Who Coaches the Dogs of the Puppy Bowl
Bucks County’s Victoria Schade uses her powers of puppy persuasion to get the dogs of the “Puppy Bowl” ready for action.
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Winter wonderland: Pennsylvania home to some of the nation’s snowiest counties
Seven counties in Pennsylvania made the list of snowiest counties in the nation.
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13 trails where you can embark on a First Day Hike in Pennsylvania
A First Day Hike is a rejuvenating way to usher in a new year, and Pennsylvania’s state parks will host more than 70 guided hikes on Jan. 1.
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How to winterize your home for maximum savings during the cold months
As the cold weather sets in, there are ways to save money on your heating costs with simple winterization projects anyone can do.
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Disaster emergency proclamation issued after nearly 2 feet of snow falls in Erie County
The National Weather Service was calling for 10 to 20 inches of snow to fall in Northwestern Pa. on Sunday and an additional 10 to 15 inches through Monday. Portions of Warren and McKean counties could see the brunt of this band of lake-effect snow.
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Pennsylvania ends campfire ban in state recreational areas
Recent wet weather has decreased the risk of fire danger so Pennsylvania has lifted a campfire ban in state parks and forest lands.
