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Why Pennsylvania leads the nation in preserving agricultural farmland
Pennsylvania voters approved the creation of the Farmland Preservation Program in 1988, and since then, 6,673 farms and 662,940 acres of farmland have been preserved for agricultural production across 58 counties, the announcement said.
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8 spots in Pa. perfect for a spring break staycation
Pennsylvania’s cities, parks, and small towns promise a stay-at-home spring break to remember.
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Snow geese take off for the Arctic in mesmerizing sunrise display
A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania reservoir.
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Got a great Susquehanna River shot? Save the Bay contest is calling
Shutterbugs of all skill levels are encouraged to submit their Pennsylvania scenes to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s annual Save the Bay Photo Contest, which runs March 9 through March 27.
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Discover Erie’s hidden gem restaurants; 12 spots worth seeking out
Here’s a list of a few eateries we consider to be the “hidden gems” of the Gem City’s dining scene.
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Spring events in Pennsylvania that are worth traveling to
Celebrate spring in Pennsylvania with festivals, wildflowers, sports, and one-of-a-kind local events.
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Pennsylvania among 29 states and DC that now reject federal vaccine guidance
Some states — like Pa. — have created formal alliances to share health information.
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Bucks County teen terror suspect got fuse at Penndel fireworks store
Whenever William Weimer hears news reports using words like “improvised explosives,” the fireworks company executive immediately orders checks to see if suspects shopped at one of his stores.
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Pa.’s gas tax ranks among highest in the country. What does it pay for?
At 58.7 cents per gallon on regular fuel, Pennsylvania ranks fourth in gas tax just behind California (70.9 cents), Illinois (66.4 cents) and Washington (59 cents), while Indiana (54.5 cents) is the fifth-highest tax.
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Head priest of Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh accused of stealing baseball cards from Walmart
The Very Rev. Aidan Smith was arrested Feb. 27 by police just after leaving the Walmart in Economy Borough, just outside Pittsburgh, with 27 packs of baseball cards concealed under his clothing and in a cardboard box, according to court records.
