Protect yourself against tickborne diseases when outdoors

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvanians experiencing “spring fever,” that perennial urge to venture outdoors to hike, hunt, fish and explore, should plan now to protect themselves and their families against potentially serious tickborne diseases—including Lyme disease and the rare but dangerous Deer Tick Virus (DTV), which... Read More.

Prevalence of ticks in PA is high, take steps to prevent bites

​Harrisburg, PA -- Pennsylvania Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today met at Boyd Big Tree Preserve to discuss the high prevalence of ticks... Read More.

Fire safety tips for cooler weather, Thanksgiving cooking

​Harrisburg, PA – As residents prepare for cooler weather and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, members of the Wolf Administration are reminding Pennsylvanians of several important fire safety tips to keep your home and family safe.The U.S. Fire Administration reports that nearly 2,400 house fires occur... Read More.

No fans in stands for pro or college sports yet

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — As Pennsylvania approached 100,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Friday, restaurant and bar owners say they'll fight back against Gov. Tom Wolf’s orders to further limit the number of patrons they’re allowed to serve.Meanwhile, sports teams have submitted plans... Read More.