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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has joined Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware counties in filing a joint amicus brief supporting the City of Philadelphia’s lawsuit seeking to restore slavery-related exhibits …
Chester County Joins Regional Legal Fight Over Slavery Exhibit Removal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania and Tim Kaine of Virginia on Thursday unveiled bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening and extending federal protections for historic battlefields tied to …
Bipartisan Push Seeks to Lock In Protection for America’s Historic Battlefields Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior unveiled a series of significant initiatives last week, ranging from advancing domestic energy production and strengthening outdoor recreation access to enhancing …
Interior Department Pushes Coal Leases, Restores Science Standards, Expands Recreation Access Read More
HALIFAX, PA — On Friday, March 21, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined members of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps at Camp Hebron in …
Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Expanded Opportunities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has officially opened its latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants to support parks, recreation, and conservation …
Pennsylvania Opens Grant Applications for Parks and Conservation Projects Read More
EVERSON, PA — A recently published report by the National Park Service highlights the significant economic contributions made by tourism to the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in 2023. According …
Discover How Hopewell Furnace Tourism Transforms Local Economy with a $5.8 Million Boost Read More