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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.

Callery pear, AKA Bradford Pear, added to PA banned plants

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​Harrisburg, PA – The PA Department of Agriculture added Callery pear, or Pyrus calleryana, commonly called Bradford Pear to a list of noxious weeds — plants that cannot be legally sold or cultivated in the state. The popular, non-native, flowering fruit tree naturalizes, spreading from planted... Read More.

Penn State could adjust spring semester on main campus

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University Park, PA – Penn State warns that, depending on how COVID-19 cases are, the spring semester on main campus could start remotely. However, the satellite campuses (such as Penn State DuBois) are expected to start in-person this spring. *** University Park, PA — Penn State plans to... Read More.

2022 PA dog licenses make perfect gifts for constant companions

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Carlisle, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Treasurer Kelly Neiderer announced availability of 2022 dog licenses, reminding Pennsylvania dog owners that a dog license makes the perfect stocking stuffer for canine companions. "The best way to protect your dog this holiday season, and every day... Read More.