At onset of black fly larva season, Pennsylvania bites back Glynis BoardApril 15, 2025 DEP monitors and treats 48 rivers and streams spanning more than 1,800 miles for black flies, also knows as gnats. ConservationNewsWild Pennsylvania
Migratory birds mainly responsible for bird flu outbreak, experts tell Pa. lawmakers Rachel McDevittMarch 5, 2025 Past avian flu outbreaks were mainly spread by birds on farms. But now, it’s wild birds that are responsible for the spread of the flu. ConservationNewsWildlife
The Allegheny Front receives national grant for filling critical gap in local news Kathy KnauerOctober 16, 2024 We are proud to be part of a mosaic of independent, non-partisan sources that are reimagining what local news looks like across America. News
College students find greener protections for firefighters WDIYMay 31, 2024 As a class project, Lehigh University students came up with ways to protect firefighters from dangerous PFAS chemicals on the job. DesignHealthNews
The Allegheny Front wins Golden Quills for environment, health and public affairs The Allegheny FrontMay 29, 2024 Allegheny Front reporters won in several categories for their coverage of climate change and fracking. News
Why conservationists are pushing to get the new Farm Bill reauthorized Kara HolsoppleApril 12, 2024 The legislation that sets agricultural policy, including conservation programs, is being held up in Congress. Climate ChangeConservationFood and AgricultureNewsWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Secrecy still pervades Pennsylvania state government, but Spotlight PA is fighting back Spotlight PAMarch 12, 2024 The one constant in Harrisburg no matter the dominant political party is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the public. News
Lawsuit claims approvals to frack Ohio state lands violated law Julie GrantDecember 5, 2023 Environmental and hunting groups claim an Ohio commission failed to consider impacts of fracking on the environment, users of the properties and other factors required by Ohio law. News
Pennsylvanians asked to cut water use as state enters drought watch Rachel McDevittJune 23, 2023 In a drought watch, people are asked to curb their nonessential water use by 5-10%, like not overwatering their lawns. We have a full list. News
The Allegheny Front wins 3 Golden Quills and Best in Show The Allegheny FrontJune 1, 2023 Stories about Shell's ethane cracker, climate change and logging white oaks were honored by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania. News
