Two former coal mining sites in Schuylkill County that suffered heavy environmental damage during those operations decades ago and were then abandoned, will now be restored through two state grants ...

TREMONT, Pa. (WHTM) — Just over $15 Million has been awarded to restore abandoned mine land in Pennsylvania, and just over half of that is going to Schuylkill County. The Pennsylvania Department of ...

Paula Kane does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

The following projects received a total of $8.1 million in highly competitive state grant funds: Woodlands for Wildlife — ...

This year, one local city is celebrating a double anniversary with a landmark year for both the city and the country: ...

Coal and anthracite are synonymous with Northeast Pennsylvania, but when you think of a coal mine, you probably think of a dark, dingy cavern. But in reality, 9 ...

This rugged Pennsylvania destination offers miles of off-roading adventure across trails carved through historic coal country ...

Drilling fluid, often called drilling mud, is typically a slurry of fresh water mixed with bentonite clay and small amounts ...

There are train rides, and then there are train rides that end with you going inside a mountain like some kind of coal-powered hobbit. Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train in Ashland, Pennsylvania ...

In previous articles, we have discussed (i) geothermal energy (heat from within the earth) as another source of renewable energy for heating and cooling of buildings, but whose use has been virtually ...

Experience the thrill of exploring an underground coal mine in Pennsylvania, a bucket-list adventure full of history.