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Dec 2025 8

Where to volunteer in PA as a family

By Kalena Thomhave | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

Learn where you can spend time together as a family while giving back to the community.

Volunteering is a meaningful way for families to spend time together, all while making a difference in their communities.

Dec 2025 5

Utility regulators vote to investigate Pa. American Water’s proposed rate increase

By Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star | INFRASTRUCTURE, COMMUNITY, Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Pennsylvania American Water Co. filed the rate request last month, citing $1.2 billion in ongoing system improvements. The publicly traded company serves about 2.4 million people in 37 counties.

Dec 2025 2

I ran the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon—here’s what it was really like

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Erin Yarnall

The City of Brotherly Love showed its love to runners during the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon. Here’s what it was really like.

The Philadelphia Marathon takes runners through 26.2 miles of the city’s streets during the race.

Nov 2025 4

Everything there is to know about Bushkill Falls, the ‘Niagara of Pennsylvania’

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

Learn about—and plan a visit to—the eight waterfalls of northeastern Pennsylvania’s Bushkill Falls.

Known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls in Pike County’s Bushkill is one of the most popular natural attractions in the state.

Oct 2025 30

Hungover in Pittsburgh? Try these 7 cures, from brunch to IV treatments

By Kalena Thomhave | LOCAL NEWS, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

Learn how to feel better after a night of drinking in Pittsburgh.

No matter where you choose to spend your night, if you’re drinking, there’s always the risk that you’ll wake up the next morning with a headache and a sour stomach.

Oct 2025 16

Feel the chill at these 13 spots to cold plunge in Philadelphia

By Kalena Thomhave | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Kalena Thomhave

From sleek wellness studios to outdoor tubs, here’s where you can take the (cold) plunge in the Philly area.

Recent evidence suggests that a quick dip in cold water may boost circulation, improve your mood, and help with post-workout recovery.

Sep 2025 22

Erie’s $72M lead pipe replacement project is ongoing. How much work has been completed?

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | INFRASTRUCTURE, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

The project aims to remove nearly 7,400 potentially-hazardous lead service lines and connections from the city's system, and more than 5,500 such connections in various parts of the city have been removed and replaced with new lead-free pipe, according to Erie Water Works officials.