Environment
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Firefighters rescue baby foxes from drain pipe in Windsor Township
Five baby foxes were rescued after they were found trapped in a tiny drain pipe in southern York County, according to firefighters and a local wildlife center.
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Not some baa-ad joke: Firefighters secure wayward sheep near Md. line
In a social media post, the Carroll County Department of Fire & EMS just over the state line in Maryland, shared that firefighters there secured four wayward sheep on April 1.
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This tiny, sweet girl has brought healing to Pennsbury Manor after loss
The historic summer home of William Penn in Falls will celebrate the 1st birthday of its most diminutive cow, Lively Daffodil, nicknamed Daphne.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose hunter education course in schools
Members of the state House and Senate are looking to add Hunter-Trapper Education Course opportunities in schools across Pennsylvania.
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Over the Garden Gate: A few to-dos to save Pennsylvania gardeners summer headaches
To a gardener, spring brings to mind a long list of things to do, from cleanup to pruning to planting. Knowing what needs to be done and when to address your list of chores is key to a fresh and healthy landscape.
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Meet K-9 Mason, York County’s new puppy protector
K-9 Sgt. Mason, a 12-week-old bloodhound, and his handler, Cpl. Rick Wolf, took part in their first official training session together last week at Morning Sun Marketplace in Jackson Township.
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Giant troll sculptures will lurk in Pa. national forest
A world-class public art experience by a Danish artist is coming to a Pennsylvania national forest in September of 2027, and he’s bringing his giant troll sculptures with him.
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See births of thoroughbred horses via Bucks County’s live ‘foal cams’
Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association members are set to switch on cameras at stables on the campus of Delaware Vally University in Doylestown this month. People can tune in to see expectant mama horses give birth to maybe the next Smarty Jones.
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Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy grows to $20.4 billion
Outdoor recreation jobs grew by 9,000 in 2024 to 177,000 workers. Wages in the outdoor recreation sector now total $9.5 billion across the state. Overall, Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy in 2024 is reported to have grown by $1.5 billion to a total of $20.4 billion in economic impact.
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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.
