Oct 7, 2025 - 13:06 GMT
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has placed 25 counties under a drought watch after a summer of prolonged dry conditions and below-average rainfall. Residents are urged to voluntarily reduce water use by 5??"10%, as officials continue monitoring stream flows, groundwater levels, and soil moisture to determine if stricter drought stages will be needed.
Sep 24, 2025 - 02:03 GMT
The South Philly Sigma Sharks youth football team celebrated the grand opening of their new 69,000-square-foot synthetic turf field at Vare Recreation Center, part of a $21 million renovation led by Rebuild Philadelphia. Joined by Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean, former Eagle Conor Barwin, and city leaders, the event highlighted how the field will provide safe, high-quality facilities for hundreds of local kids while teaching lessons of teamwork, accountability, and community pride.
Sep 3, 2025 - 10:47 GMT
Boyertown Area School District has put its $7.5 million turf field project out for bid, with plans to convert the high school football stadium and potentially a second multi-use field to artificial turf. The stadium project is the primary focus, while the additional field is an alternate option, and if approved, both could be ready for student athletes by next September.
Aug 27, 2025 - 18:59 GMT
"It's awesome to play on," said Chase Harton, a senior on the Mifflin County football squad. "It's very nice turf, very nice school in the backdrop."
Aug 15, 2025 - 22:36 GMT
Allegheny Valley gets new artificial turf as athletic field construction nears finish TribLIVE.com
Aug 14, 2025 - 19:30 GMT
Schill Grounds Management has partnered with Andrew's Lawn & Landscaping to expand in southern Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County.
Aug 13, 2025 - 19:19 GMT
Two Dauphin County communities are under voluntary water restrictions as officials urge residents to conserve water during ongoing dry conditions.
Aug 8, 2025 - 21:21 GMT
Duncannon said Phase 2 emergency water conservation measures are being enacted. Water restrictions are mandatory due to low reservoir levels and are effective immediately.