Topic: Pennsylvania

Why US parks put land purchases on hold

Some 1.8 million acres inside and abutting national parks are at risk of development.

A bluebird summer

Monitoring the bluebird population nearby was just the sort of volunteer work I was looking for.

Congress deadlocked over offshore drilling

The GOP blocked three energy bills last week to force Democrats to lift a drilling ban.

Congress deadlocked on ways to lower gas prices

The key stumblingblock: whether to lift a ban on offshore drilling.

Picking a No. 2 in the glare of the Internet age

More than ever, vice presidential wannabes must maneuver between groveling and remaining cool.

Picking a No. 2 in the glare of the Internet age

More than ever, vice presidential wannabes must maneuver between groveling and remaining cool.

Consumers hunt for price relief at the pump

Certain payment methods can save you pennies per gallon, but that can add up.

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More blacks explore Judaism

Conversions to Judaism among African-Americans are growing in a way that could affect the presidential election.

A garden becomes a work of art

Botanical artist Mindy Lighthipe taps her creativity to shape her changing garden.

Updated: U.S. public’s thirst for oil prodding Congress to act

With Bush urging new oil exploration in coastal waters, top lawmakers respond with calls to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

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Obama, McCain campaigns go global

The two presidential candidates plan trips abroad to build their foreign-policy credentials.

Businessman creates hope for struggling U.S. farmers

Bill Gross founded Farm Rescue, an organization that helps disaster-stricken farmers.

Obama, McCain campaigns go global

The two presidential candidates plan trips abroad to build their foreign-policy credentials.

Wanted: inner-city supermarkets

A fresh idea brings healthy food to low-income neighborhoods.

Tomatoes with a history

These plants have a past.

Battle for independent voters begins

Moving to the middle may be more crucial for Obama.

Web’s effect on politics: big bucks, big turnout, and big scandals

Campaigns reach into the online cookie jar – for better or worse

Simpler time or simpler viewpoint?

Sure, life was less complicated for me back then, but not for adults.

Review: 'The Happening'

Shyamalan's lean offering will creep you out even though the plot misses a few logic links.

An Amtrak comeback?

Things are looking up for Amtrak. The House overwhelmingly approved nearly $15 billion for the national passenger railroad Wednesday, more than doubling its funding, just as ridership is at the highest point in its 37-history.

New battlegrounds for McCain and Obama

Obama sees potential in traditional red states such as Virginia, Colorado, and North Carolina. McCain looks to target blue states including Pennsylvania and Michigan.

In sealing nomination, Obama makes history

He's the first African-American to head presidential ticket of a major party, winning Democrats' long war of attrition.

Opinion: Yard sale for cash-strapped states

Selling surplus property is better than raising taxes in a weak economy.