Pennsylvania's state tree is the eastern hemlock. Its scientific name is "Tsuga canadensis."The eastern hemlock was named the state tree in 1931.These trees are slow-growing and long-lived, taking 250 ...

Pat McElhenny, Pennsylvania Stewardship Manager at the Nature Conservancy, explains one of two diseases impacting beech trees. Beech trees are facing extinction. "When you say northern hardwood, that ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

Just about half of Schuylkill County lies within the Susquehanna River/Chesapeake Bay Watershed. So, if you live in Friedensburg, Zion Grove, Valley View, Pine Grove basically anything west of Rt. 183 ...

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A fast-moving disease is threatening the life of beech trees across the state and here in our area. It's the view behind Robin Miller's home in Tobyhanna Township that's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BAYONNE, NJ - SEPTEMBER 24: Spotted lanterflies try to walk up a wall on September 24, 2022, in Bayonne, New Jersey. (Photo by ...

MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a highly successful monthlong paperless billing customer enrollment campaign, Pennsylvania American Water recently donated $24,000 to the Chesapeake Bay ...