Environment & Science

With all the precipitation that's fallen — 5.86 inches since Dec. 1 — we could've been buried under 58+ inches of snow so far this winter. But those storm systems haven't had much cold air to interact with, and it's made all the difference.

Trails are still up and skiers are still coming, just not at full capacity

PennVEST has approved an $8,022,000 loan for the Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority to improve stormwater retention for flood prevention throughout Bethlehem Township.

Alivia Giles, a Hellertown resident, competed against her family and friends in rabbit showing at the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show is Harrisburg.

Our daily list of useful information, chosen to inform and enhance your day, includes news you can use and then some!

A look into local farms that grow for or donate to local food pantries and how they further their missions of feeding people, regardless of if they can pay.

Our daily list of useful information, chosen to inform and enhance your day, includes news you can use and then some!

Harrisburg's popular Farm Show featured vendors and exhibits from the Lehigh Valley at its opening day Saturday.

While the recent behavior of the atmosphere has been volatile and temperatures have been tremendously mild, meteorologists say we still have a shot at snow. The Sunday into Monday time frame could bring a few inches.

An expert says the tragedy illustrates the dangers of handling exotic animals.

Classroom space, laboratories and a visitor center will be part of the state-of-the-art facility.

Don't just go by what's on the packaging. Best to check online, too, a local expert says.

Ice, mist and fruit- or fish-infused 'ice cakes' are being used to cool down inhabitants.

A Lehigh Valley doctor says the antiviral regimen is readily available -- and effective.

It's not just people -- pets need someone to keep watch during extreme heat, too.

There were around 1,500 cases reported in the U.S. as of Monday.

It's OK to feed the birds again since the mysterious illness has disappeared.

Some say the app is still useful and could be adapted to other uses.

If you have symptoms, no matter where you are, isolate yourself as best you can, an expert says.

The collection shares the cumulative experience of heritage, according to the museum curator.

It's more contagious but doctors are not seeing many hospitalizations. Yet.