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Pennsylvania’s March unemployment rate is down to 7.3%

Saturday, April 17

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for March 2021, and the labor force is continuing to increase. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a... Read More.

State Police seize more than $17.7 million in illegal drugs during first quarter of 2021

Saturday, April 17

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers confiscated $17,784,894 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs in the first quarter of 2021. From January 1 through March 31, state... Read More.

Pennsylvania extends pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after FDA/CDC recommendation

Friday, April 16

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that the pause in administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine will be extended until April 24 or until... Read More.

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With 6.6 million vaccinations so far, 40.1% of PA has at least first dose; state ranks 10th in USA

Thursday, April 15

Pennsylvania - The PA Department Of Health says our state has administered more than 6.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations to date. About 40.1 percent of the Pennsylvania population has received at least their first dose... Read More.

PFBC proposes new trout/ice fishing regs, encourages boating safety

Thursday, April 15

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) began its quarterly business meeting by encouraging anglers and boaters to enjoy the water safely this spring and summer. In addition to the hundreds of... Read More.

Pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, April 14

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers to pause administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine until at least April 20 following the recommendation out of... Read More.

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Starting today, all adults in PA eligible for scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Tuesday, April 13

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that effective Tuesday, April 13, all Pennsylvania adults will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID -19 vaccine. “We need... Read More.

Final 2021-22 hunting and trapping seasons approved

Monday, April 12

HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners gave final approval to hunting and trapping seasons and bag limits for the 2021-22 license year. Modifications adopted for the 2021-22 seasons include: A statewide, 14-day... Read More.

Cancel duplicate appointments to help ensure vaccine is available for all

Saturday, April 10

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam urged all Pennsylvanians to remember to both attend a scheduled COVID-19 vaccine appointment and cancel any unneeded appointments so that all vaccine doses... Read More.

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More than 6 million vaccinations in PA, 35.6% of population has at least first dose

Saturday, April 10

Harrisburg, PA - Day by day, more people are becoming vaccinated against COVID-19. Now more than 6 million doses of the coronavirus vaccines have been given in Pennsylvania, and 35.6 percent of residents have... Read More.