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A young eagle that fledged at Big Rock Park was taken to Tamarack Wildlife Center but died after catastrophic injuries officials say likely came from a train strike.
Neighbors found dozens of dead birds under a single pole in South Fayette; after a TV inquiry West Penn Power retrofitted the pole with guards and new equipment.
Homewood's pool reopens July 10 as a multi‑year park overhaul reaches its next milestone; field and playground will follow in the coming weeks.
Security camera footage shows a mother black bear and four cubs in a Slippery Rock yard, and a nearby park sighting prompted official warnings. Residents are securing feeders while wildlife officials monitor sightings.
A black bear was seen swimming across North Park Lake in McCandless Township Tuesday; park and wildlife officials are monitoring the sighting and advising caution.
A lone black bear wandered through Summer Hill on Monday; local video captured the brief visit and wildlife officials remind residents to secure trash and feeders.
A 1.2-mile section of the Great Allegheny Passage beneath Kennywood will close for most of July while crews shore up a landslide-prone hillside. Trail managers urge checking alerts before you ride.
The state awarded $10.6M to treat mine discharges in Pinkertons Run and fund a paved connector between Settlers Cabin Park and the Panhandle Trail.
Manor Township police warned residents after multiple black bear sightings near Lenape Technical School and a nearby Sheetz; the Pennsylvania Game Commission has been notified.
A Monongahela apiary removed an estimated 12,000–15,000 bees from scaffolding at Acrisure Stadium on Wednesday, clearing the stage for Morgan Wallen's two-night run this weekend.
Home security footage shows a black bear roaming Stanton Heights, drawing online attention and prompting wildlife-safety reminders from state officials.
Two Glen Hazel eaglets are reportedly ill and under close watch as wildlife teams consider testing and whether intervention is needed. Officials and rehabbers are monitoring.
A two-week-old eaglet from U.S. Steel’s Irvin Plant was treated after swallowing a fishing hook; rehabilitators say early signs after surgery are promising.
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