Georgianna Sutherland
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For Spotlight PA
Pa. is investing millions to ensure people of all backgrounds, abilities have access to public lands
Pennsylvania agencies overseeing outdoor recreation have made headway in expanding access to public lands, but not everyone feels safe or welcome at parks and forests.
Katie Blackley
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90.5 WESA
Katie Blackley
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90.5 WESA
Kiley Koscinski
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90.5 WESA
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City officials say a pilot program to manage the deer population in Frick and Riverview parks has downshifted, but archers have taken more than 60 deer so far.
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"Och and Oy!" combines the best of public radio and a musical, with thoughtful conversations and slightly bawdy songs.
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The taxpayer-funded Allegheny Regional Asset District approved a record $139.7 million budget benefiting parks, libraries and arts groups.
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Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police will launch a new unit in January to target repeat violent crime offenders citywide.
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The Department of Environmental Protection’s latest Oil and Gas Annual Report shows drillers produced 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas last year. That’s down from 7.6 trillion cubic feet in 2021.
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Rich Fitzgerald has held the county executive’s office since 2012 but is term-limited. His successor, Democrat Sara Innamorato, is slated to take office in January.
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The proposed EPA rule would make water systems take a more proactive approach to prevent lead contamination.
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Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has come under fire for similarly agreeing to settle a claim of sexual harassment with a nondisclosure agreement.
The study, published this month, looked at more than three dozen possible pollutants at 25 different tributaries and sewage outfalls.
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The price of electricity and natural gas is changing on Friday for many Pittsburgh area customers, just as the winter season is increasing the amount of energy they use and the size of their bills.
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The top U.S. cyberdefense agency says hackers are targeting industrial control systems widely used by water and sewage-treatment utilities.
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Parents and community members present Wednesday questioned the board’s decision to hold a special voting meeting rather than wait until the new board is seated next week.
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The massive Mellon Institute in Oakland has long been a staple of industrial research. Local folklore suggests there’s a mystery column buried nearby — is it true?
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The Philadelphia Democrat and chair of the House Transportation Committee is sponsoring legislation to extend and expand the use of automated speed enforcement systems across the state.
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