Environment & Science

A recent bald eagle rehabilitation and release is a bright spot amid a dangerous time for bald eagles in the Lehigh Valley and the rest of the commonwealth. Bird flu continues to threaten wild bird populations, causing more than a dozen bald eagles to be euthanized across Pennsylvania.

The first-of-its-kind report, “Wildlife Corridors: How reconnecting habitats is protecting Pennsylvania’s native species," highlights 10 innovative wildlife corridor projects around the state.

Pasa Sustainable Agriculture officials say they're owed more than $3 million in outstanding reimbursements from the federal government. The lawsuit includes six other organizations and five major cities.

According to the USDA, wholesale prices for large cartoned shell eggs fell as low as $4.78 per dozen in the Northeast region — a decline of 33% month to month.

Fahy Commons on March 3 received certification through Phius, a Chicago-based nonprofit that sets standards and certifies high-efficiency buildings.

Through April 25, a section of Institute Drive is closed in the Totts Gap Conservation Area. Officials aim to protect breeding frogs, toads and salamanders from being crushed by vehicle tires.

The spring equinox is right around the corner — this week to be exact. This week, Brad Klein and Marty McGuire talk about the upcoming celestial event.

Two bald eagles that shared a nest for years at Saucon Park in Bethlehem captured attention after the female bird died of bird flu last month. Now, the surviving male apparently has found a new mate.

Staff from Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center took the drive to feed and water the bird, a Micronesian kingfisher, before its rescheduled flight. The rare bird is native to Guam.

Lehigh Valley Zoo has confirmed its born-in-captivity kangaroo Hopscotch passed away last week, likely because of an infection that spread to her digestive tract.

Cars were running and appeared ready to roll Saturday morning at the site of Friday's multi-car derailment.

More than two dozen dinosaurs are on display at the Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex through Sunday night.

Possible showers and thunderstorms will provide little relief from the humidity over the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.

This Fourth of July in the Lehigh Valley, the fireworks in the sky might come from Mother Nature. There's a storm threat, and some will be capable of producing very heavy rain that could lead to localized flash flooding.

The Climate Prediction Center is favoring warmer than normal temperatures for the Lehigh Valley, which has an average daily high of 86.4 degrees in July, according to data from the National Weather Service.

A Mars-themed event at Bethlehem Area Public Library will focus on NASA rovers Curiosity and Perseverance. Registration is encouraged.

The National Weather Service's storm prediction center shows the Lehigh Valley falling in line with forecasts of high winds, potential hail and some severe thunderstorms Sunday evening.

That clash of fantasy and education worlds comes to Ag Hall at Allentown Fairgrounds July 5-7, when Jurassic Quest, which bills itself as North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur event, returns to Allentown.

Days after ferocious storms barreled through the region, ripping down trees and power lines, the Lehigh Valley could be at risk of additional rounds of severe weather this weekend.

Thousands of customers are still left without power following a series of storms that hit the Lehigh Valley. High winds yielded downed wires and tree limbs across homes and roadways throughout the area.

Downed trees and power outages were the result of a powerful storm that pounded the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday night.

In an update Thursday morning, PPL said crews saw significant damage from downed trees and limbs that caused more than 1,000 individual damage locations. Since the storm, it has restored power for more than 85,000 customers.