Spotted lanternfly costing Pennsylvania $50 million annually

State College, PA - A large, colorful pest from Asia (called the Spotted Lanternfly) is costing the Pennsylvania economy about $50 million and eliminating nearly 500 jobs each year. That's according to a Penn State study released Thursday. The study represents researchers’ first attempt to quantify... Read More.

PA Game Commission announces new Wildlife Protection Director

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Bureau of Wildlife Protection has a new director. Jason Decoskey, who has worked for the agency since 2001, in his new position is responsible for overseeing and directing law enforcement operations. Decoskey succeeds Randy Shoup, who recently retired. Decoskey... Read More.

Safe2Say Something program gets 40,000 anonymous tips in first year

Harrisburg, PA – On the one year anniversary of the Safe2Say program, Attorney General Josh Shapiro yesterday announced Pennsylvania’s anonymous reporting system for schools, students and community members, “Safe2Say Something PA” has reached more than 40,000 tips from across the Commonwealth. “Safe2Say Something PA empowers... Read More.

Navy wins over Army in annual cook-off at PA Farm Show

Harrisburg, PA – Team Navy claimed victory during the Army v. Navy Cook-Off on the PA Preferred® Culinary Connection Stage at the 104th Pennsylvania Farm Show. The fifth annual culinary competition was the centerpiece of Military, Veterans and their Families Day, a full day of... Read More.