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Outdoors community calendar for week of July 28

News July 28, 2026

BLACK BEARS WHERE: Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, July 31 at 4 p.m. NOTES: Join the park naturalist at the table to learn more about the “Black Bears” around Pennsylvania. Topics will include adaptations, diet and a brief overview of the natural history of the black bear within Pennsylvania. This is designed to be an informal program. Feel free to stop on in anytime between 4-5 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. The program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Those interested ...

Williamsport City Council renews agreement with WAVES Swim Team

News July 28, 2026

A swim team has forged yet another year of relationship with the City of Williamsport. City Council recently approved a resolution for a memorandum of understanding between the City of Williamsport and WAVES Swim Team. Mayor Derek Slaughter presented this resolution for the city’s annual ...

Concerned citizen involvement is vital in addressing data center projects and there are many ways to get involved

News July 28, 2026

When a 1,000-acre data center was proposed within a half-mile of Isabella Bevilacqua’s Covington Township home in Lackawanna County, she felt a need to get involved — especially after officials pushed through the application despite opposition of 500 of her neighbors and friends who showed ...

Lycoming Career and Technology Center expansion to be revealed with ribbon cutting

News July 28, 2026

East Lycoming School District is preparing to host its partners at the Lycoming Career and Technology Center expansion project ribbon-cutting ceremony next month. “Our partners at Lycoming CTC are nearing completion on the construction and renovation project to their facilities, and a ...

Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo celebrates its fifth year on Saturday

News July 28, 2026

There’s no denying it—the Susquehanna River is one of Pennsylvania’s greatest natural treasures, offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. From paddling and fishing to hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and camping, more people than ever are discovering the beauty and ...

Nonprofits beg lawmakers to resolve skill games stalemate

News July 28, 2026

While legislators from both chambers have proposed legalizing skill games in recent years, nonprofits who rely on revenue from the devices fear it may disappear because of a mid-October deadline created by a Supreme Court decision. The estimated 70,000 devices scattered around the state are ...