The Explosive Rise of the Keystone Black Bear

PENNSYLVANIA STATE – If you think you’ve been seeing more bears in Pennsylvania lately, you aren’t imagining it. As we move into the spring of 2026, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has confirmed that the state’s black bear population has surged to a staggering 19,200 animals, marking a massive recovery from the mid-20th century when the population hovered at just 4,000.

What's the Most Misspelled Word in Maryland?

MARYLAND - In the age of autocorrect and spell-check, you'd think spelling would be a solved problem. But we all have those specific words that just don't look right, prompting a quick, sheepish search for the correct spelling. So, which word trips up Marylanders the most?

The 16-Acre "Sea of Rocks" in Carbon County

PENNSYLVANIA - Deep in the heart of the Poconos, surrounded by dense green forests and rhododendron thickets, there is a glitch in the landscape. Drive down a gravel road in Hickory Run State Park, and the lush Pennsylvania wilderness abruptly vanishes. In its place is a stark, barren expanse that looks less like Earth and more like the surface of Mars.