Deer crossing roads more frequently, causing crashes

Harrisburg, PA - With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight-saving time soon to put more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert. Deer become more active in autumn with... Read More.

Fall turkey season begins this Saturday

HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania’s fall turkey season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 30 in 19 of Pennsylvania’s 23 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), and there’s reason for hunters to be excited. Turkey reproduction was well above average this past summer, translating to above average fall flock sizes that... Read More.

PA approves statewide opening day of trout season for 2022

Harrisburg, PA – During its quarterly business meeting held in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) established a single, statewide Opening Day of Trout Season that will occur annually on the first Saturday in April beginning in 2022. Under this change, which will result... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate down to 6.2 percent in September

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for September 2021. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 6.2 percent in September. The U.S. rate fell four-tenths of a percentage... Read More.

Roads and agriculture: PA talks importance of rural roadways

Harrisburg, PA – How are agriculture and transportation related? Pennsylvania official took a moment to remind the public about how important smaller, more rural roads are, especially since they are frequently used by farmers and other agriculture-related motorists. The secretaries from the state Departments of... Read More.

Congressman Thompson released from Walter Reed after COVID-19

Washington DC - Congress member Glenn "GT" Thompson was released from Walter Reed National Military Center Friday evening after receiving outpatient treatment for COVID-19 and has returned to his home in Pennsylvania to recover. He thanks the Attending Physician at the U.S. Capitol along with... Read More.