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.

Laurel Caverns in Fayette County is now Pennsylvania’s 125th state park and the state’s first underground park, with 4+ miles of cave passages and hundreds of acres aboveground.

The City of Pittsburgh, Pirates Charities and the Laborers unveiled a plan to renovate youth baseball fields across neighborhoods, asking residents to report needs via PGH311.

A Butler County homeowner’s doorbell cam captured a massive black bear early Friday. Officials urge residents to remove attractants and report sightings.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has launched a feasibility study for a stand‑alone "Pennsylvania Aquarium" on the North Shore; an economic impact study and coalition are underway. No timeline or final site has been set.

A Squirrel Hill yearling was seen with a plastic jack‑o'-lantern over its head; neighbors say it hasn't eaten in days and are pressing wildlife officials to act.

The historic Oliver Bath House reopens March 7 with a public celebration. The South Side pool returns after years of renovation.

Humane Animal Rescue’s Wildlife Center has paused new waterfowl intakes and put fox and raccoon admissions on hold after local avian influenza detections. Officials urge callers to use HARP’s wildlife helpline or contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission for waterfowl assistance.

Pittsburgh upgrades Schenley Park Disc Golf Course with new baskets and signage, following a collaborative project funded by various local departments and organizations.

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium now houses Humboldt penguins and injured brown pelicans in its former sea lion pool, enriching its species diversity and promoting conservation.

Raccoon Creek State Park's beach is closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels, but remains open for other activities. The source of pollution is not disclosed, but regular testing continues as visitors await reopening.