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Cook Forest State Park named in top five camping places across the nation

Wednesday, June 22 by Louise Bennett

Portland, OR – One of our local state parks has been named the fifth best place to camp in the United States. Cook Forest State Park was given that high rating by users of the camping app, The Dyrt. The 11,500-plus acres of Cook Forest State... Read More.

Pennsylvania focuses on protecting native species

Monday, June 20 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg - Leaders from seven state agencies highlighted the importance of protecting native species, which are critical to protecting our natural resources, at a stream restoration site at Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission headquarters. Governor Tom Wolf has proclaimed the first Pennsylvania Native Species Day. The... Read More.

UGI Utilities to increase rates for natural gas

Thursday, May 19 by Louise Bennett

Undated – Customers of UGI Utilities will be paying higher rates for natural gas in a few weeks, and an additional rate increase may be coming at the end of the year when UGI submits its December 1st cost rate projection in a filing... Read More.

Electric and natural gas energy prices are increasing in PA

Tuesday, May 10 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg - Electric and natural gas home energy prices are on the rise in Pennsylvania. Many companies began notifying their customers that the cost of electricity will be increasing beginning June 1st for customers who remain with their utility for “default service”, the rate that... Read More.

‘Our Great National Parks’ producers explain why Barack Obama was a “natural fit” to narrate docuseries

Wednesday, April 13 by ABC News

Need Earth Day plans? Netflix has you covered with their new docuseries Our Great National Parks. Narrated and executive produced by President Barack Obama, the new series brings you up close to nature’s greatest creatures in its most iconic landscapes. "I'd like to think that this the... Read More.

Low-income schools facing string of challenges after natural disasters: Report

Tuesday, January 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As climate change increases the severity of natural disasters, low-income school districts face disproportionately greater obstacles when attempting to recover from them, according to a Government Accountability Office report (GAO) obtained exclusively by ABC News. Districts in high-poverty areas are already plagued with... Read More.

Betty White’s rep says actress died of “natural causes”

Monday, January 3 by ABC News

As the entertainment world and her legions of fans mourns the death of Betty White, a rep for the beloved Golden Girls and Mary Tyler Moore Emmy winner has revealed her cause of death on December 31. Via phone, her close friend and agent Jeff Witjas told ABC News, "My understanding is... Read More.

Natural hair swim caps rejection sparks conversation on coded bias, gatekeeping and representation

Friday, July 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A rejection to allow swim caps made for natural hair in the Olympics has started a larger conversation on bias, gatekeeping and representation in the sport. Soul Cap, a U.K.-based company that sells swimming caps for "thick, curly and voluminous hair," had... Read More.

Biden doubles funding to prepare for natural disasters, keeping climate change in focus

Monday, May 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As hurricane season and summer wildfires loom large, President Joe Biden announced on Monday his administration is doubling the amount of money the government spends helping communities to mitigate natural disasters before they hit, along with developing a new climate data effort... Read More.

Police officer died of ‘natural’ causes day after Capitol riot: Medical examiner

Monday, April 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died of "natural" causes one day after a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, the Washington, D.C., medical examiner announced on Monday. The medical examiner's conclusion comes amid lingering questions over whether the 42-year-old... Read More.

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