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Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society’s annual show set to return to Penn State’s campus

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After several years’ absence, the Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society has announced that its 55th Annual Orchid Show is coming back to its normal venue, the Snider Agricultural Arena on Penn State’s campus.

The Snider Ag Arena is located at the corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Road, diagonally across from Beaver Stadium, and the event will be held from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 25 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 26. There will be a special photographer’s hour on Sunday from 9-10 a.m. There will be workshops on repotting of orchid plants from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday and 2-3 p.m. on Sunday. Organizers are expecting many blooming orchids at the show.

 

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Pa.’s manufacturers could make a dent in carbon emissions — if they’re convinced it’s good for business

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Brett Anderson scoops up a handful of tiny pieces of black rubber at Lancaster County’s Ecore Flooring. Some slip through his fingers and bounce back into a huge bin, blending into the pile.

They’re rubber remnants of worn-out truck tires, ready to be repurposed into flooring products. Every night, seven or eight truckloads of the recycled rubber nubs are dumped into bins, sorted by size.

 

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Total solar eclipse | What area in Central Pa. will experience the longest time in totality?

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Mark your calendars: A rare opportunity to view a solar eclipse is coming to Central Pa. on April 8!

A solar eclipse happens when the moon crosses between the sun and the Earth and casts a shadow.

Most of North America will see at least a portion of the eclipse.

The path of totality, where 100% of the eclipse is viewed, passes through Mexico, the U.S., and southeastern Canada.

 

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What to plant in January in Central Pennsylvania

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With the cold weather starting to creep in throughout Central Pennsylvania, gardening might be the last thought on some people’s minds. However, spring is on the distant horizon and some plants can be started inside now for those in Zone 7a.

 

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Start growing these plants inside now to prepare for the gardening season:

  • Broccoli seeds
  • Cabbage seeds

 

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PA schools could soon be powered by sun as solar bill advances to Senate

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Bipartisan legislation that proposes the installation of solar panels in schools across Pennsylvania awaits a vote in the state Senate.

The Solar for Schools bill aims to combat climate change and invest in education. Fewer than 2% of Pennsylvania’s nearly 7,000 schools are powered by solar energy.

Mick Iskric is superintendent of Steelton-Highspire School District, which has a 42-acre urban school campus that serves more than 1,300 students from low-income families. He explained that, after partnering with McClure Company to install solar panels, the district now sees a monthly credit on its electric bill.

 

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What to plant in December in central Pennsylvania

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The first frost ushered in November in Central Pennsylvania, signaling the end of the growing season.

However, there are still some plants whose seeds can be sown this month.

First, here’s what can be harvested from your garden in December in Zone 7a/Central Pennsylvania:

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Pa. Red Cross volunteers train for disasters, which are increasing with climate change

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Red Cross volunteers are preparing to offer emergency shelter to people who might be displaced by disaster.

Disaster program manager Melinda Rosario said the most common disasters in Pennsylvania are house fires and floods. Severe storms and flooding events are expected to increase in the state as global temperatures rise.

Rosario said the changing environment means volunteers can be called up any time.

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Leaf Peepers’ Delight: Fall Foliage in South Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland

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Fall foliage season is in full swing in South Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, and this week is expected to be the peak for color. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) says that the leaves are changing color at different elevations, so there’s something to see for everyone.

“Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than any other state in the nation, or anywhere in the world. This is because Pennsylvania has a diverse range of tree species, and the state’s climate is ideal for fall foliage production”, according to the DCNR.

 

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Drought watch remains in effect for most Central Pennsylvania counties

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today, after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, that six counties will return to normal, with 15 counties in drought watch or drought warning.

Drought watch has been lifted for Berks, Chester, Clarion, Fayette, Lehigh, and Venango counties.

 

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Discover Pennsylvania’s Planting Zones – Plus 11 Keys To Keeping Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees Alive

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Nestled in the heart of the northeastern United States lies Pennsylvania, a state brimming with natural beauty and a diverse range of landscapes. From the rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains to the bustling urban landscapes of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a place of contrasts and surprises. But what really makes this state unique is its planting zones, the secret behind its lush gardens and thriving flora. Let’s dive into these planting zones and see what can grow there!

 

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Where did Central Pa.’s spotted lanternflies go?

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A few summers ago, it looked like Central Pennsylvania was experiencing a biblical plague.

Plants, trees, and parking lots seemed to be covered in spotted lanternflies — an invasive species native to Southeast Asia. They were first spotted in Berks County, and have since spread throughout Pennsylvania and the Northeastern United States.

 

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Where to pick flowers in Central Pennsylvania

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Going to a local flower shop and picking out a premade bouquet is a great way to adorn your table with fresh flowers, but there are plenty of options in central Pennsylvania to pick your own flowers directly from the source.

EverFresh Produce Farm Market: 3145 Division Highway, New Holland, PA

EverFresh is open from the middle of May to the middle of November from Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. On Saturdays, they are open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m..

 

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Central Pennsylvania Episcopal church installs solar panels to save money, care for creation

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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in rural Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, is installing 52 solar panels with the goal to save at least $4,000 a year in electricity costs, which church leaders hope will help the congregation meet the growing challenge of balancing its budget while continuing to support charitable ministries.

“If this array provides our electric electrical needs, it should really reduce our costs and [carbon dioxide] production,” Maggie Chappen, senior warden, told Episcopal News Service.

 

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Will Pa. residents get to see the northern lights this week? It depends

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When the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks announced the 17 states where the northern lights might make an unusual appearance this week, Pennsylvania was oddly not on the list.

Why would the space spectacle, also known as the aurora borealis, be visible in New York and even Maryland – along with other northern tier states across the midwest and west – yet not Pennsylvania?

 

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Report: Central PA is eighth most polluted area in United States

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Central Pennsylvania is the eighth most air polluted area in the U.S., according to the Guardian.

The Guardian is a newspaper based in Britain that describes itself as the world’s leading liberal voice.

Carlisle is among many densely populated areas in central Pennsylvania that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies as air pollution hotspots. Others are Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York.

 

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Wildfire smoke returns to Pennsylvania, Code Red air quality alert issued

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Another round of smoky, hazy skies has returned to the state. But it will not be as bad as it was earlier this month. An air quality alert has been issued for the region until 8 a.m. Thursday.

The smoke has caused the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to issue a Code Red for all of Central Pennsylvania. A Code Red means air pollution may be unhealthy for some members of the general public and that members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

 

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Central Pa. back under an air quality alert through Sunday

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The Susquehanna Valley and other parts of Pennsylvania are now under a Code Orange air quality alert for ozone through midnight Sunday.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the alert at 3:30 p.m. Saturday for Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties.

 

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How long will Canadian wildfire smoke stay in Pennsylvania?

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Canadian wildfire smokes continues to impact northeastern and central Pennsylvania Wednesday, what can you do to stay safe?

The wildfire smoke will lead to a very hazy and smoky sky. With the smoke reaching ground level, this will greatly reduce air quality to ‘unhealthy’ and ‘very unhealthy’ levels.

 

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Air quality in central Pa. turns dangerous, with smoke from Canadian wildfires contributing

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A burn ban for all of Lebanon County will start Thursday as dry conditions continue with little rain in this week’s forecast.

Lebanon County commissioners Tuesday morning signed a resolution for a 30-day burn ban to be put in place starting 12 p.m. June 8. Commissioners cited severe dry conditions that will remain for the foreseeable future, resulting in “a much higher potential for wildfires.”

 

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Pa. mountain fire spreads to at least 100 acres, officials say

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A fire that broke out on state forest lands on Shade Mountain in Snyder County Friday morning is continuing to spread Saturday despite firefighters’ efforts to contain it, Pennsylvania officials say.

At least 10 different volunteer fire companies are on the mountain, using bulldozers to punch down fire lines and a helicopter to fight the flames, according to John Portzline, a representative of the Department of the Conservation of Natural Resources.

 

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