Allegheny County has more than 16,000 blighted properties. But citizens are discovering that vacant lots can be an opportunity to add green spaces to their neighborhoods.
We pay a visit to Pittsburgh's inaugural Re:NEW Festival, an art and performance event that’s all about reusing materials and environmental sustainability.
Geothermal heating, a parking area covered in solar panels and a rainwater collection system are just a few of the bells and whistles that make Pittsburgh's new Frick Environmental Center a marvel of green design.
Michigan artist Jane Kramer is using paper made from the fibers of invasive plants to put a spotlight on some of the region's most threatened plant species.
Novelist Jennifer Haigh has written about the legacy of the energy industry in Pennsylvania for more than a decade. Now she's back with a new book that explores the promise and perils of fracking.
The Flight 93 memorial in western Pennsylvania is one of the most unique national memorials, harnessing the power of nature to tell a nuanced story of tragedy and renewal.
Twenty years ago, Gettysburg was so overgrown, visitors literally had to trudge through forests to experience legendary spots on the battlefield. So the National Park Service decided to do something (epic) about it.
