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PennDOT driver license centers will be closed Feb. 15-17

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, Feb. 15, through Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Customers may still obtain a variety... Read More.

Pennsylvania launches online application for mail-in ballots

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Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is launching the website where voters for the first time can request the newly legalized mail-in ballots ahead of the state's April 28 primary election. Beginning Tuesday, someone applying online must supply a driver's license number or an identification card... Read More.

PA Judge Accused of Making Racist Comments

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania judge accused of making racist comments about a juror has been barred from hearing any cases. A court order that was issued Tuesday says Judge Mark Tranquilli was suspended after being accused of referring to a black female juror as... Read More.

PA DCNR bans tobacco and vape use at state park playgrounds

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Harrisburg, PA - Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced a ban on all forms of tobacco, vaping, and e-cigarettes at playgrounds in all state parks. “Directly in line with our parks’ mission of promoting... Read More.

New report recommends increasing PA dog license fees

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Harrisburg, PA (AP) - A new report recommends Pennsylvania's Legislature increase licensing fees and take other steps to put the state Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement on more sound financial footing. The report released Thursday by Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says the agency could run... Read More.

Gov. Wolf plans to veto natural gas manufacturing tax credit

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Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania's governor is threatening to veto a bill that would provide millions in tax breaks for new construction of facilities to use natural gas extracted in the state to make fertilizer and other chemicals. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's spokesman said Wednesday... Read More.