Why New Jersey is Becoming the Black Bear Capital of the East

NEW JERSEY - If you’ve lived in the Garden State long enough, you know that New Jersey is more than just diners and turnpike exits—it’s also prime real estate for black bears. In 2026, sightings are no longer a "northwest only" phenomenon; bears have been confirmed in all 21 counties, and the population numbers have become a staple of local headlines.

The Explosive Rise of the Keystone Black Bear

PENNSYLVANIA STATE – If you think you’ve been seeing more bears in Pennsylvania lately, you aren’t imagining it. As we move into the spring of 2026, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has confirmed that the state’s black bear population has surged to a staggering 19,200 animals, marking a massive recovery from the mid-20th century when the population hovered at just 4,000.

What's the Most Misspelled Word in Maryland?

MARYLAND - In the age of autocorrect and spell-check, you'd think spelling would be a solved problem. But we all have those specific words that just don't look right, prompting a quick, sheepish search for the correct spelling. So, which word trips up Marylanders the most?