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Pennsylvania prison population reaches 20-year low

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Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that as of October 1, the number of people incarcerated in state correctional facilities is 36,743 – the lowest total since 2001. The population total reflects a reduction of more than 8,300 individuals since the onset of... Read More.

Almost $2M in grants given to promote beer, wine industry

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) approved grants totaling $1,925,319 for 15 projects to increase the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages and enhance the Pennsylvania beer industry through promotion, marketing, and research-based programs and projects, and to enhance the... Read More.

Statewide bear season kicks off Oct. 16

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HARRISBURG, PA - The numbers tell the tale when it comes to just how good black bear hunting opportunities are in Pennsylvania these days. In the six and a half decades between 1915 and 1979, Keystone State hunters typically harvested 398 bears a year. That jumps... Read More.

New driver license program expands option for visually impaired

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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that visually-impaired Pennsylvania residents can now use bioptic telescope lenses to obtain a learner's permit and ultimately earn a driver's license. "This law makes significant changes that will ultimately increase many of our residents' independence and enhance... Read More.

Waterfowl hunters needed for bird toxin study

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Harrisburg, PA - Attention waterfowl hunters: the Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking your cooperation in a study that will evaluate to what extent contaminants such as PCBs, dioxins and heavy metals are affecting ducks and geese. Like fish, waterfowl can store these contaminants at levels that... Read More.

PA honored fallen fire heroes for Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

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Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego honored Pennsylvania’s fallen fire heroes, who died in the line of duty, in observance of the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend. “Firefighters are the backbone of communities throughout the commonwealth,” said Trego. “Not only do these... Read More.

PennDOT license centers closed for Columbus Day holiday

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Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, October 9, through Monday, October 11, in observance of Columbus Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver... Read More.

PennDOT already preparing for winter season

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Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Acting Executive Deputy Secretary Melissa Batula, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield, and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) COO Craig Shuey held a media briefing to outline the commonwealth’s plans for services in the coming winter... Read More.