Environment
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What kept PA so hot this July? Blame the heat dome
A persistent heat dome parked over the eastern US turned July into a suffocating stretch in PA, exposing how climate change and stalled weather patterns can turn summer into a public-health emergency.
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PA’s heat wave: What you need to know, and why it’s dangerous
Another round of dangerous heat is building across Pennsylvania this week. Don’t underestimate the US’s deadliest weather condition.
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Your official rock hunting guide to Pennsylvania’s coolest native stones
Pennsylvania’s varied geology makes it an ideal place to hunt for unique rocks, crystals, gemstones, fossils, and minerals.
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July Fourth extreme heat wave kills 7 in Philadelphia as dangerous climate-fueled conditions continue
During the Fourth of July, PA families expected festivities. Instead, a climate-fueled dome over the East Coast drove triple-digit heat in Philadelphia, killing seven people and forcing several heat health emergency measures.
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From Fan Fest to ER: How extreme heat could affect Philly’s World Cup
As more than a third of World Cups matches face heat-illness risk, Philadelphia’s response shows both the possibilities and limits of trying to outplay rising temperatures.
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Your 2026 guide to berry picking in Pennsylvania: When & where to find fresh summer fruit
This summer, pick your own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries at berry-picking farms in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania hits 10M tree goal with Hummelstown planting
The Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership launched in 2018 with a goal of planting 10 million trees across the state’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Tick season has arrived in Pennsylvania: Follow these simple steps to stay safe
Safeguarding yourself, and your pets, from ticks requires protecting yourself before, during, and after spending time outdoors.
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8 summer celestial events PA stargazers won’t want to miss
The Pennsylvania summer sky will glow with full moons, meteor showers, an eclipse, and the “evening star.”
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Saval, Democrats say solar panels on warehouse rooftops can save consumers money
Pennsylvania has more than 16,000 warehouses that can house rooftop solar panels.
