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PA invests $70 million to improve recreation, natural spaces

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Harrisburg, PA -- Governor Tom Wolf announced an investment of $70 million for 317 projects across Pennsylvania that will revitalize communities, create new recreational opportunities, and conserve natural spaces. “Our outdoor places are among the things that tie us all together -- a place to meet... Read More.

Penn State to start semester in person, as planned

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University Park, PA – Although Penn State's main campus originally had concerns about starting the spring semester remotely due to COVID-19 cases, it looks like the semester will be starting as usual in State College. Penn State satellite campuses, like Penn State DuBois, had always... Read More.

PSP give Christmas holiday crashes and enforcement stats

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police investigated 488 motor vehicle crashes, which killed six people and injured 90 others, during the Christmas holiday weekend from December 24-26, 2021. Alcohol was a factor in 8% of the crashes, including one fatal crash, and resulted in 181... Read More.

PA flags at half-staff in remembrance of Senator Harry Reid

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Pennsylvania - In accordance with the recent Presidential flag order, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of Senator Harry Reid. The United States and commonwealth flags... Read More.

PSP welcomes 15 new Liquor Control Enforcement Officers

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Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), announced that 15 Liquor Enforcement Officers graduated and have been assigned to Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) offices across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 28th liquor control enforcement... Read More.

Historic preservation grants available in Pennsylvania

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Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations and local governments for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program. Grants support projects that identify, preserve, promote and protect historic and archaeological resources in Pennsylvania for both the benefit... Read More.

Pennsylvania State Police welcomes 59 new troopers

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Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced today that 59 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 162nd graduating cadet class. The ceremony returned... Read More.

Leigh M. Chapman named new acting Sec. of Commonwealth

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Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced his intention to name Leigh M. Chapman to serve as Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth. Chapman will replace Acting Secretary Veronica Degraffenreid, who will be elevated to serve in the Administration as a special advisor to the... Read More.

PA seniors create ornaments for State Capitol Christmas tree

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced that visitors to the State Capitol Main Rotunda during the holiday season can check out handmade ornaments hung on the holiday tree that were created by Pennsylvania seniors. Older adults from more than 32 Senior Community Centers... Read More.