One community along the Ohio River is using outdoor recreation to boost its economy, kicking off a series about the wonder and worry of the Ohio River Watershed. Plus, the fallout from Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto’s announcement opposing more petrochemical plants in Pennsylvania. A Philly charter school didn’t notify parents when high levels of lead where found in the school’s water fountains.
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Pittsburgh Mayor’s Comments Set Off Controversy Over Petrochemical Industry’s Impact to Western Pa - Peduto's comments brought backlash from politicians and labor unions and praise from environmental groups.
Good River Series Celebrates the Ohio - A new collaboration of Ohio Valley newsrooms reports on the environment, economy and culture of the Ohio River. Find out what we'll be covering.
New Funding to Study Microplastic Pollution Effect on Delaware Bay Blue Crabs - Researchers will use the data to model how ocean currents and other environmental conditions might predict where high levels of microplastics can be found in the ocean.
Philly School Knew About Toxic Lead in Drinking Water but Kept Parents in the Dark - A charter school did not notify parents when results showed water fountains and sinks failed lead tests, including off-the-charts levels of the neurotoxin. 
How One Ohio River Town Is Using Recreation to Boost Its Economy - In Marietta, where the Muskinghum River enters the Ohio, community leaders are hoping their efforts attract more than tourists.
Johns Hopkins Researcher: Ban Fracking in Pa. - "I would say because of the regional and local health concerns and concerns about climate change, we should stop fracking–everywhere.”
