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PA’s unemployment rate falls to 5.4 percent in December

Saturday, January 22

Commonwealth continues to regain lost jobs, bounce back from pandemic Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for December 2021. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was... Read More.

$2m in grants to boost sales, production, quality of PA beer, cider, wine

Friday, January 21

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invited proposals for up to $2 million in funding for projects to increase sales, quality and production of Pennsylvania wine, beer and cider. The Department of Agriculture's Wine... Read More.

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy accepts applications for first-ever cadet class

Friday, January 21

Annville, PA - The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its first-ever cadet class in July 2022. The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at... Read More.

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DuBois receives $57.5m loan, $4.4m grant for wastewater treatment

Thursday, January 20

DuBois, PA – The City of DuBois will receive state funding for one of 15 projects statewide that improves water quality. It's part of Governor Tom Wolf's commitment to a Lead-Free PA. It invests a... Read More.

Tax form for Pennsylvanians who claimed unemployment in 2021

Wednesday, January 19

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier reminded Pennsylvanians who claimed unemployment benefits in 2021 to monitor their mailboxes and unemployment system notifications for the 1099 form they will... Read More.

Slow-moving “superload” scheduled to travel PA roads this week

Monday, January 17

Pennsylvania - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists that starting late tomorrow, January 17, a superload being transported from West Milton, New York to Wampum, Pennsylvania is expected travel through portions... Read More.

Camp Cadet applications available for kids ages 13-15

Monday, January 17

Ridgway, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C, Camp Cadet Program will be held at Clarion University, July 24th thru July 29th, 2022. The camp is for boys and girls, 13 to 15... Read More.

Wolf Administration Provides Update On Anticipated Winter Storm

Sunday, January 16

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration reminded motorists to avoid travel if possible and stay safe during a winter storm that will bring heavy snow to the western half of the state and a mix... Read More.

PennDOT adjusts, adds to planned roadway restrictions

Sunday, January 16

Harrisburg, PA – In anticipation of winter weather beginning later today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are adjusting planned vehicle restrictions that were announced Saturday. Italicized information indicates a... Read More.

More than $72 million in illegal drugs seized in PA in 2021

Saturday, January 15

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) troopers seized $72,004,713 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs throughout 2021, including $9,557,561 in the fourth quarter. For the year, troopers seized more... Read More.