Environment
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7 natural wonders in Pennsylvania you have to put on your bucket list
With spring in full swing and many warm weather days ahead, it’s an ideal time to get out and enjoy these natural wonders across the state.
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The 8 most underrated state parks in Pennsylvania
These hidden gems among the 124 state parks in Pennsylvania feature breathtaking scenic views, quiet hiking trails, or unique, lesser-known attractions.
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Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
The zoo said it is “overjoyed” at the arrivals of the four hatchlings, a first in its more than 150-year history. The babies are the offspring of female Mommy and male Abrazzo, the zoo’s two oldest residents.
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Officials: releasing goldfish into waterways can create invasive problems
After discovering a larger than normal goldfish off Presque Isle, officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are warning goldfish owners against releasing the pet fish into the wild.
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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.
