Best Places To Live, Work, Play In Pennsylvania

Numerous Pennsylvania towns, activities, and more were included on various "best of" lists throughout 2025. Check out Patch's roundup here.

'Sacred' Mushroom Is Popping Up In PA Forests — Here's How To Find It

The first morel mushrooms spotted in Pennsylvania this year cropped up in late March, according to TheGreatMorel.com. See spottings here.

‘Cicada Mania’ Is Coming To Pennsylvania, 12 Other States In 2025

Periodical cicadas, which have regional broods, emerge en masse every 13 or 17 years. See when they'll arrive in Pennsylvania:

It's Stink Bug Season In PA: What To Do

Here’s what to do about these bugs (some of the same strategies work on all five fall invaders).

Giant 'Flying' Spiders Spotted In Eastern PA

These venomous spiders can grow up to eight inches long, and have been spreading north since being first spotted in Georgia back in 2014.

Spotted Lanternflies Are Back: What To Do If You See Them In PA

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's quarantine prohibits the movement of any spotted lanternfly living stage, including egg masses.

Snake Season In PA: Venomous Species, How To Spot Them

Nearly two dozen species of snakes call Pennsylvania home. These are the ones to be aware of before heading outdoors this summer.

Invasive Tick Species Spreading In PA, CDC Says: What To Know

Female Asian longhorned ticks reproduce asexually, and can lay up to 2,000 eggs at a time. Researchers have found these ticks in 19 states.

When Will The First Frost Arrive In PA?

When will the first frost arrive in Pennsylvania? It could come earlier than you think, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

See PA's Top 'Mosquito Cities' According To New Report

There are more than 60 species of mosquito in Pennsylvania. Where are the bugs biting the most in the Keystone State?

Stink Bugs Are Chewing Through PA Gardens: What To Do

Their preferred diet comes from fruit orchards, ornamental trees and garden vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and sweet corn.

Spotted Lanternfly Reaches Adult Stage In PA: Start Squishing

Public officials say to squish adult lanternflies on the spot before they deposit their egg masses, because they threaten trees and crops.

Are Fireflies Late In PA — Or Disappearing Entirely? Tips To See Them

Lightning bug populations are declining. Here’s what you can do to help keep the magic in summer nights.

Lethal Disease Spreading Rapidly Through PA Trees: How To Spot It

Trees infected with this lethal disease will show signs on their leaves, say forestry experts. There are millions of beech trees in PA.

Morel Mushrooms Popping Up In PA: What You Need to Know To Hunt Them

These tasty springtime finds have already been spotted in Pennsylvania this April, as hunters seek them out for selling and cooking.

3 Snakes To Know On Your Walks, Jogs And Hikes Around PA

See how to identify the venomous snakes you might find in the Keystone State as they slither out from their winter brumation.

Dangerous But 'Rare' Deer Tick Virus Found In More PA Counties

The deer tick virus has been detected in 15 Pennsylvania counties total, though infections outside three "hotspot" locations remain low.

Stink Bugs In PA: How To Stop Them Before They Smell Up Your Home

Brown marmorated stink bugs, which have been detected in Pennsylvania and 46 others, are trying to crawl into your house for the winter.

Poisonous Plant In Full Bloom In PA: What To Know, How To Spot It

Poison hemlock, toxic to humans and animals, is in full bloom in Pennsylvania. Here's how to identify it, and what to do if you see it.

Fungus Making PA's 17-Year Cicadas Sex Crazy, Expert Warns

A psychoactive fungus is causing "hypersexual" cicada behavior as Brood X descends upon Pennsylvania.

This Is The Best Place To Live In PA, New Ranking Says

The data analysis company Niche has released its ranking of the best places to live in the Keystone State for 2021. See the list:

Are More People Moving Into Or Out Of PA? New Data Shows Trends

Here is where Pennsylvania ranks in migration growth based on one-way U-Haul trucks that crossed state borders in 2020.

Stink Bugs Are Back. Here's How To Get Rid Of Them

Brown marmorated stink bugs will soon crawl into Pennsylvania homes for the winter. Here's how to stop them.

How Pennsylvania Seniors Are Thriving In Place

Subtle kitchen and bathroom upgrades can help retirees stay home longer.

How To Ensure Your Foundation Is Properly Sealed In Pennsylvania

Work with a reputable local professional who is knowledgable of Pennsylvania building code.