Seven Commonwealth Court judges will decide on a constitutional challenge by seven municipalities to portions of Pennsylvania's new law regulating the rapid growth of natural gas exploration.

The panel heard arguments Wednesday June 6, 2012 during a session in which the judges repeatedly challenged lawyers from both sides in the closely watched case. Read more »

Eureka Resources, LLC, announced Monday May 21, 2012 that it will construct a world-class centralized wastewater treatment facility in Standing Stone Township, Bradford County, Pa., to treat wastewater generated during development of oil and gas wells in the Marcellus and Utica Shale. Read more »

The Marcellus Shale industry is adding jobs all across Pennsylvania. It's workers are also stimulating the local economy, specifically for businesses.

Alan McPherson, the manager at the St.Mary's Municipal Airport, made a formal statement that they rely on the industry.

"Marcellus Shale, there is a lot of that going on. They are just moving into this area so we support them and their efforts, which in turn supports the whole community," said McPherson.

McPherson said that industry companies regularly purchase fuel from the airport. Read more »

A new law imposing an impact fee on Marcellus Shale natural gas wells is being challenged by an informal coalition of municipalities, an environmental group and some medical professionals, who have lodged a legal challenge arguing provisions in the legislation make it unconstitutional.

The law — and its nebulous status — has caused local complications, as doctors, planners and some township supervisors have struggled to interpret and adjust to its mandates. Read more »