Have you ever walked a forest trail? You see the typical sights, rustling leaves, birds, deer, and a creek. Imagine that same forest with the constant drone of cars nearby. You might still see nature, but the sound and experience of that walk through the woods would be different. Sound is more than background noise for birds, bats, frogs, owls, and countless other animals. They use it to find mates, locate danger, hunt prey, or avoid predators. As road noise spreads, the vital communication...

On July 28, 2025, the Pittsburgh City Council passed a transformational Will of Council affirming the city’s commitment to the Paris...

Pennsylvania’s communities are at a crossroads. Pennsylvania House Bill 502 would create a powerful state board to approve large-scale...