Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy opens accessible trail and discovery space in Frick Park
With its new trail and discovery space in Frick Park, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy aims to create an inclusive outdoor experience.
Culture
A trip down the Youghiogheny River through photos
Writer and photographer Tim Palmer returns to a subject he knows well in his new book, "Watching the River Run: A Photographic Journey Down the Youghiogheny."
Deb Haaland on Our Public Lands
The former U.S. Secretary of the Interior weighs in on the changes under the second Trump administration. She is currently running for Governor of New Mexico.
3 new eastern Pennsylvania parks expected to draw tourists
More improvements are on the horizon for yet-to-be named state parks that include hiking trails, water access and a station on the Underground Railroad.
Alcohol made from sunflower seeds?! A tour of a new distillery and educational center in Kane
It also features the world’s longest bar made from one continuous piece of wood.
Inaugural ‘Pennsylvania Chestnut Festival’ promotes history and conservation efforts
The American chestnut is functionally extinct in North America. A new festival looks to celebrate the chestnut's history and raise awareness about its recovery efforts.
New book about deer invites us to take a closer look at ourselves, too
Erika Howsare's "The Age of Deer" investigates the relationship between deer and people throughout history.
Pittsburgh environmental activist’s ‘Sustainability Salons’ foster community
Maren Cooke, activist and volunteer, hosts monthly events on environmental issues for the public. She recently celebrated her 150th salon.
So beautiful but so terrible: Philly exhibit traces the ecology of fashion
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The exhibit at Drexel University spans fashions of the past to the waste of today's industry. “We have enough clothes on the planet to clothe the next six generations."
Community attends ‘Calling Hours,’ a memorial for its deceased coal plant
A coal-fired power plant closed during the pandemic. A performance brought the community together to say goodbye.
