Waterfowl hunters needed for bird toxin study

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

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

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

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.

PA talks strategy to protect in-person instruction at schools

Harrisburg, PA - Continuing to prioritize in-person instruction for K-12 students in Pennsylvania, the departments of Education, Health and Transportation discussed the state’s strategy to address a shortage of school bus drivers, and provided updates on the anticipated rollout of the vaccine for those... Read More.

Additional state forest roads opening across PA

​Harrisburg, PA - Hunters and other outdoors enthusiasts heading into Pennsylvania’s state-owned woodlands this autumn will find additional roads open in 18 of the 20 state forest districts, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced. “This improved accessibility, coupled with DCNR’s promotion of... Read More.

$750K in environment education grants available

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that $750,000 in available grant funding is available for environmental education projects. Additionally, DEP will hold a free webinar on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM regarding this grant funding... Read More.