Light a candle for World Suicide Prevention Day today

Annville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging everyone to light a candle at 8:00 PM on Friday, September 10 in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. The annual observance is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Veterans... Read More.

Gov. Wolf praises Biden on new vaccine requirements

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf is praising President Joe Biden’s announcement to require all employers with more than 100 workers to be vaccinated or test for the virus weekly, affecting about 80 million Americans. Governor Tom Wolf issued the following statement praising President Joe... Read More.

State Police give Labor Day holiday crash data

Harrisburg, PA – Members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) arrested 587 motorists for driving under the influence and issued 9,968 speeding citations during the four-day Labor Day weekend from September 3-6, 2021. Troopers also cited 737 people for not wearing seat belts and issued... Read More.

Final round of antlerless deer license sale to begin Sept. 13

HARRISBURG, PA - While 2021-22 antlerless deer licenses are sold out in many of the state’s Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), licenses figure to remain available in at least a half-dozen WMUs by Monday, Sept. 13 – the date when over-the-counter antlerless license sales begin statewide. Hunters... Read More.

Boaters warned of high water for Labor Day weekend

Harrisburg, PA - Following heavy rains ushered in by Hurricane Ida earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds boaters to use added caution on and around the water throughout the Labor Day weekend. "While the heavy rains have passed and the sun... Read More.

Tips for visiting state parks during Labor Day holiday

​​Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn reminded those who have turned to parks, forests, trails, and neighborhood green spaces throughout the pandemic of the things they can do this holiday weekend to stay safe. “Our state parks... Read More.

PennDOT drivers license centers closed for 3-day Labor Day weekend

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, September 4, through Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver... Read More.