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Sroudsburg man dies while hiking trails in New Hampshire

LoriLee WGOLV

8/14/23, 5:33 AM

Sroudsburg man dies while hiking trails in New Hampshire

A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man suffered an unknown medical emergency in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on Friday and tragically...

Lehigh Valley Zoo welcomes three new residents

LoriLee WGOLV

7/29/23, 2:00 PM

Lehigh Valley Zoo welcomes three new residents

The Lehigh Valley Zoo announced the arrival of three new residents from Rose Bridge Farm in Maple Grove, PA! Meet 7-month-old pygmy...

Cool Down in the City of Allentown

LoriLee WGOLV

7/6/23, 7:16 PM

Cool Down in the City of Allentown

The City of Allentown is offering FREE admission to Mack Pool to Allentown residents! Please remember to bring ID to show residency....

Slow Down and Wear a Life Jacket

LoriLee WGOLV

6/30/23, 5:00 PM

Slow Down and Wear a Life Jacket

Protect yourself and those you love by wearing a life jacket. For more information, go to Pleasewearit.com

The Spotted Lanternfly  nymphs are beginning to turn red and becoming more destructive

LoriLee WGOLV

6/28/23, 2:00 PM

The Spotted Lanternfly nymphs are beginning to turn red and becoming more destructive

The SpottedLanternfly nymphs are beginning to turn red and becoming more destructive. They are an invasive species native to Asia. In...

Look out for harmful algal blooms at Lake Galena and Lake Towhee in Bucks County

LoriLee WGOLV

6/24/23, 1:00 PM

Look out for harmful algal blooms at Lake Galena and Lake Towhee in Bucks County

If you are looking to go boating or fishing in Bucks County and headed to Lake Galena or Lake Towhee, you might want to think twice. The...

Pennsylvania greensnake considered most gentle of North American snakes

LoriLee WGOLV

6/23/23, 2:00 PM

Pennsylvania greensnake considered most gentle of North American snakes

Have you ever seen a Pennsylvania greensnake? The smooth greensnake is said to be the most gentle of all North American snakes according...

Pennsylvania Game Commission answers questions on the reintroduction of the American Marten

LoriLee WGOLV

6/15/23, 6:00 PM

Pennsylvania Game Commission answers questions on the reintroduction of the American Marten

When it comes to talking with fellow Pennsylvanians about the proposal to reintroduce the American Marten in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania...

4-year-old catches 17-inch rainbow trout opening day of trout season

LoriLee WGOLV

6/5/23, 8:15 PM

4-year-old catches 17-inch rainbow trout opening day of trout season

4-year old, Ensley Shontz, caught a 17-inch Rainbow Trout (pictured below) while fishing Pithole Creek, Venango County, on opening day...

Ricketts Glen State Park featured on the United States Postal Service's new stamp series

LoriLee WGOLV

6/3/23, 4:00 PM

Ricketts Glen State Park featured on the United States Postal Service's new stamp series

Ricketts Glen State Park Official DCNR is going to be featured on the United States Postal Service's new stamp series! If you haven't...

Look up for the best meteor shower of the year

LoriLee WGOLV

8/12/23, 2:00 PM

Look up for the best meteor shower of the year

According to NASA, it's going to be the best meteor shower of the year on August 12th. The Perseid meteor shower is often considered to...

Disc Golf Clinic to be held  at South Mountain Disc Golf Course

LoriLee WGOLV

7/7/23, 6:00 PM

Disc Golf Clinic to be held at South Mountain Disc Golf Course

Have you ever played disc golf? The next disc golf clinic will be held on July 27, 2023 at South Mountain Disc Golf Course starting at...

Help scientists learn about fireflies: Report firefly sightings in your backyard

LoriLee WGOLV

7/3/23, 7:00 PM

Help scientists learn about fireflies: Report firefly sightings in your backyard

Have you spotted a firefly this summer? You can help scientists learn about the geographic distribution of fireflies through the Firefly...

Blue Marsh Lake now in harmful algal bloom advisory status

LoriLee WGOLV

6/30/23, 1:00 PM

Blue Marsh Lake now in harmful algal bloom advisory status

Blue Marsh Lake is now in a Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory Status according to a post on social media. Visitors are asked to please be...

Pennsylvania's 2023-24  Hunting and Trapping licenses are on sale

LoriLee WGOLV

6/26/23, 5:00 PM

Pennsylvania's 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping licenses are on sale

Pennsylvania’s 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping Licenses go on sale (today), Monday, June 26, at 8 a.m. You can purchase your license online...

Unexpected visitor found wandering around Nockamixon State Park

LoriLee WGOLV

6/24/23, 12:37 AM

Unexpected visitor found wandering around Nockamixon State Park

An unexpected visitor was found wandering around Church Trail at Nockamixon State Park today! Subsequently, they were able to find the...

Meet the newest addition to the bison herd at Lehigh Valley Zoo

LoriLee WGOLV

6/23/23, 1:00 PM

Meet the newest addition to the bison herd at Lehigh Valley Zoo

The County of Lehigh, in conjunction with Lehigh Valley Zoo, is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the bison herd. Born on June...

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission certifes new state record flathead catfish

LoriLee WGOLV

6/7/23, 6:00 PM

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission certifes new state record flathead catfish

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has certified a new state record Flathead Catfish. Angler Michael Wherley of Fayetteville,...

Summer Reading Kickoff Party takes place June 17 at Emmaus Public Library

LoriLee WGOLV

6/5/23, 6:00 PM

Summer Reading Kickoff Party takes place June 17 at Emmaus Public Library

The Summer Reading Kickoff Party takes place on Saturday, June 17 from 11 am to 3 pm outdoors on the lawn at Emmaus Public Library. 2-3...

Celebrate National Trails Day this Saturday, June 3rd

LoriLee WGOLV

6/2/23, 3:00 PM

Celebrate National Trails Day this Saturday, June 3rd

Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails supporting a wide variety of outdoor recreation uses! Celebrate National Trails Day...

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