Pennsylvanians asked to cut water use as state enters drought watch
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.
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The Allegheny Front wins 3 Golden Quills and Best in Show
Stories about Shell's ethane cracker, climate change and logging white oaks were honored by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania.
Three months after the East Palestine derailment, deep anxiety lingers
East Palestine residents still grapple with physical and psychological impacts in the wake of the traumatic event.
As interest in buying homes tumbles, East Palestine home owners feel stuck with no escape
Many homeowners believe that, even if they wanted to move, no one would be willing to buy their homes because of fears of toxic chemicals.
EPA awards more than $4 million for new air monitoring in Pa. environmental justice areas
The grants will pay for 11 projects around Pennsylvania, totaling $4.27 million, to monitor around communities overburdened by air pollution.
State report shows strong natural gas production growth in 2021
After a bruising year in 2020, natural gas production and prices in Pennsylvania are on the rise this...
U.S. Steel is trying to block Allegheny County’s new coke oven rules
The new regulations target 'rotten egg' gas the plant has emitted dozens of times since 2020.
FirstEnergy Admits to Defrauding the Public and Bribing Officials
The power company has agreed to a $230 million penalty, in exchange for possible dismissal of the charges.
Brownfields to Green Destinations: The History of Pittsburgh’s Riverfront Trails
Cleaning up Pittsburgh's riverfronts and creating an extensive trail system has taken decades. Today, they're a tourist destination.
In Pa., You Can Pick an Electricity Provider. Did the Texas Storm Make You Rethink Your Choice?
Are you one of the few Pennsylvanians who has picked a different electricity provider? Maybe one that uses wind energy or is just cheaper? Maybe you are thinking of changing? We'd like to know.
