PA’s unemployment rate down to 5.7 percent in November

​Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for November 2021. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 5.7 percent in November. The U.S. rate fell four-tenths of a... Read More.

Safe and merry Christmas: Home holiday safety tips

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner are highlighting the common dangers associated with holiday décor ranging from dehydrated Christmas trees to unattended candles to decorative outside lighting. "This time of year, we are all eager to spend... Read More.

PA will honor veterans and families at 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show

Harrisburg, PA - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general, announced that the departments of Agriculture and Military and Veterans Affairs will join forces to recognize Pennsylvania’s service members, veterans and their families on Thursday, January 13, at the... Read More.

Schools on high alert due to nationwide social media threat

Pennsylvania – Schools around the country are being extra cautious today as a widespread but vague threat of school shooting or bomb threats are circulating on social media. The message reportedly started on TikTok and was quickly reposted and spread by users throughout the country. Although... Read More.

Elk County hunting camp fire ruled accidental

Spring Creek Township, PA – A fire at a camp in Elk County has been ruled as accidental. A seasonal hunting camp along Park Lance Lane in Spring Creek Township caught fire on Dec. 3, causing $90,000 of damage. No one was injured. The camp was... Read More.

Christmas Wishes concert Saturday at Reitz Theater

DuBois, PA – The DuBois Vocal Arts Ensemble will present Christmas Wishes, their annual Christmas Concert, on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 7 p.m. in the Paul G. Reitz Theater located at 36 East Scribner Avenue in DuBois. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for... Read More.

Winterize your home to save money on utility bills

Harrisburg, PA – With colder winter weather on the way, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) offered tips today for Pennsylvanians to save money on utility bills by winterizing their homes. Home winterization can keep homes warmer while... Read More.

Rep. Thompson voices concerns about bridge tolls

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson on Tuesday hosted a meeting with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to voice his concerns over the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) plan to toll nine major bridges throughout Pennsylvania. It was revealed during the meeting that... Read More.