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Montgomeryville-Lansdale
patch.com > pennsylvania > lansdale > peta-offers-turn-jbs-meat-plant-souderton-empathy-museum

PETA Offers To Turn JBS Meat Plant In Souderton Into 'Empathy Museum"

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (437+ words) SOUDERTON, PA — A potential employer has offered to fill the hole left by sudden shut down of the JBS meat plant in Souderton, one of the largest employers in Montgomery County which laid off 1,700 workers. PETA, the animal activist organization,…...

Cherry Hill
patch.com > new-jersey > cherryhill > endangered-creatures-now-call-camden-home-see-aquariums-newest-additions

Endangered Creatures Now Call South Jersey Home

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (330+ words) CAMDEN, NJ — The "Ocean Realm" exhibit at Adventure Aquarium got five new occupants over Memorial Day Weekend. A group of Spotted Eagle Rays now call the facility home, making "Adventure" the only aquarium in the Northeast to have such creatures....

Monroe
patch.com > connecticut > monroe > black-bear-sightings-reported-monroe-here-s-how-many

Black Bear Sightings Reported In Monroe — Here’s How Many

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (180+ words) MONROE, CT — Black bear sightings were reported dozens of times in Monroe last year, according to new state data. In 2025, there were 17 reported bear sightings in Monroe, based on figures from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Across…...

Across America
patch.com > us > across-america > spring-fever-puts-wild-animals-move-how-coexist-suburbs

Spring Fever Puts Wild Animals On The Move: How To Coexist In The Suburbs

6+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1629+ words) The animal kingdom’s spring fling is in full swing. Coyotes are busy raising their families and may show up in your back yard looking for food. Bears hungry after months of hibernation are sniffing around for food. Skunks are scurrying…...

West Hartford
patch.com > connecticut > westhartford > west-hartford-announces-several-climate-sustainability-events-month

West Hartford Announces Several Climate/Sustainability Events This Month

6+ mon, 4+ day ago   (362+ words) WEST HARTFORD, CT — Residents in West Hartford will have several opportunities this spring to learn about environmental sustainability, climate science, and local public works practices through a series of events organized by the Sustainable West Hartford Commission. The group has…...

Medford
patch.com > massachusetts > medford > small-owl-found-injured-medford-report

Small Owl Found Injured In Medford: Report

6+ mon, 6+ day ago   (217+ words) MEDFORD, MA — A rare small owl is being nursed back to health after being found in the city last week, according to a report from WBZ News Radio 1030. The saw-whet owl is the smallest type of the species known to…...

Bensalem
patch.com > pennsylvania > bensalem > womens-animal-center-celebrates-157th-anniversary

Women's Animal Center Celebrates Its History

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (600+ words) BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — While March marks Women’s History Month, this year also celebrates the 157th anniversary of America's first animal shelter. The Women's Animal Center began in Philadelphia with 30 women joining forces on April 14, 1869, to establish the Women’s Pennsylvania Society for…...