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Public and private partnerships are restoring Pennsylvania's Blacklick Creek after a century of acid mine drainage and coal waste pollution. A new water treatment facility and ongoing coal refuse removal are reviving aquatic life, allowing locals to fish in the creek for the first time.

Whether you call them gobs or whoopie pies, these sweets are a deeply rooted Pennsylvania tradition. From classic chocolate to inventive flavors like cherry chip and creamsicle, the annual Gob Fest in Johnstown celebrated more than just sugar; it highlighted a shared family legacy and a resilient community spirit that continues to fill the mall with sweet memories The Johnstown Galleria hosted its annual Gob Fest on Jan. 31 where vendors sold thousands of gobs, a western Pennsylvania cake-like sandwich dessert.

Three western Pennsylvania families were recognized with Century Farm designations at Penn State Ag Progress Days on Aug. 14, 2025.