Environment & Science

A wind advisory is in effect until midnight for areas mainly near and south of the Interstate 78 corridor, where the weather service expects gusts of 40 to 50 mph by Tuesday afternoon, with potential for a few localized higher gusts.

On the anniversary of the Blizzard of '93, forecasters say a complex coastal storm will develop on Monday, shifting from the Mid-Atlantic north into New England and dropping heavy snow just north of the Lehigh Valley.

The mother bear and her cubs, nestled cozily in their den, were discovered by the homeowner towards the end of December or beginning of January.

Despite record revenues locally and across the country for golf, local municipal courses are facing heightened supply costs.

The Lehigh Valley Science & Engineering Research Fair invited students grades six through 12 from across the Lehigh Valley to present their research projects to a panel of judges.

A storm system that will gain steam off the coast and potentially turn into a nor'easter could affect the Lehigh Valley region's weather Monday into Tuesday. At least one forecaster speculates it might be our last chance for a measurable snowfall, which has been in short supply this winter.

Early mornings will again be dark so use caution driving in the early morning for the next several weeks.

Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact or that you might want to look at again.

Sen. Bob Casey toured Infinera's Upper Macungie Township packaging facility while urging for CHIPS Act investment in Pennsylvania.

The Lehigh Valley is no longer under a winter weather advisory Friday except in parts of Northampton County, as the precipitation in the area will mostly be rain. But heavy snow is expected in the Poconos.

The latest update from Lehigh Valley Breathes compares local air monitoring data to existing regulatory standards in the United States, as well as the air quality guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization.

In the first episode of “Lighting the Way with Dr. Carol D. Birks,” a Bridgeview Academy student talks about his experiences with AI at his school.

The Lehigh Valley is under a winter weather advisory for 2 to 4 inches of snow. But could it see more?

A crop farm in Northampton County was included in the latest round of Pennsylvania's Farmland Preservation Program. Twenty-seven other farms across the state also were preserved.

After a wintry blast on Wednesday that dropped as much as 3.1 inches of snow in parts of the area, forecasters say more could be coming this weekend.

LGNC’s annual autumn Bake Oven Knob Hawk Watch ended late last month. The overall count was more than double last year’s total, and records were set for bald eagles and turkey vultures spotted from the lookout.

A fast-moving system could bring another round of light snow or a wintry mix to the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, forecasters say.

There are now 37 counties across Pennsylvania in a drought watch, including the Lehigh Valley. Residents are being asked voluntarily conserve water.

This year’s theme is about encouraging drivers to keep a safe distance from plows, as well as other vehicles, during winter weather, according to a Monday news release.

This week on Watching the Skies, WLVR's Brad Klein talks about Lehigh Valley entrepreneur Jared Isaacman's second bid to lead NASA.

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick appeared at Lehigh University on Friday for a "fireside chat" in which he shared his vision to bring AI infrastructure investment to Pennsylvania — and win an "existential battle" with China.

The Environmental Advisory Council heard about Nurture Nature Center's CREATE Connections program, aimed at engaging residents through outreach, events and education centered on climate action plans both in the city and Easton.