Harrisburg -- When Governor Wolf began his first term as Governor seven years ago, the state was operating with a two to three billion dollar budget deficit.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting public comments through the end of this month regarding a proposal which would sharply reduce methane pollution.
Harrisburg -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Ross Leffler School of Conservation is currently recruiting candidates for its 35th class. Those with a passion for wildlife and conservation who would like to pursue a fascinating law enforcement career are encouraged to consider applying to …
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Harrisburg -- The state returned more than $135 million in unclaimed property in 2021. Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced the return of property to rightful owners on Tuesday, Jan. 18, including the return of 229 military decorations and memorabilia to veterans or their families.
Harrisburg -- As the new year begins, Pennsylvania’s agriculture has been front and center with the 106th Pennsylvania Farm Show, but did you know that the new year also kicks off the annual foaling season?
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Mobile carriers are starting to decommission their 3G cellular networks this year, some as soon as next month.
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Mobile carriers are starting to decommission their 3G cellular networks this year, some as soon as next month.
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Harrisburg, Pa. -- The Middletown Amtrak station may be one to several hours from Northcentral Pa., but once you're aboard, city destinations are a short ride away.
Harrisburg, Pa. – Troopers with the PA State Police seized $72,004,713 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs throughout 2021, including $9,557,561 in the fourth quarter, according to a PSP news release.
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Get ready for the possibility of more impactful winter weather. That's the message for Americans living in parts of the eastern United States who just dealt with a major winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow in some places.
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Harrisburg -- January is National Radon Action Month, and the Department of Environmental Protection is reminding Pennsylvanians to test their homes if they haven't already. Radon is a natural, invisible, radioactive gas that enters homes from the ground. Long-term exposure can cause lung ca…
Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 99 in Centre County to 45 mph.
Harrisburg, Pa. -In anticipation of winter weather beginning later today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) are adjusting planned vehicle restrictions that were announced yesterday. Additional speed and vehicle restrictions on …
Pennsylvania state parks are making a move to go plastic-free and reduce waste, starting with their concession stands, to help meet the Commonwealth's sustainability goals.
Pennsylvania faces a shortage of psychiatrists that children's advocates call "alarming," and they're concerned about the impact it might have on young people whose needs become more intense and could require medication.
With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Pennsylvania is set to receive $1.6 billion to fix more than 3,000 bridges across the Commonwealth.
St. Marys, Pa. -- This week, representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania State Police, St. Marys Police, and the Highway Safety Network came together to discuss the importance of preparedness in avoiding crashes or becoming stranded in wintery conditions.
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Harrisburg -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that all driver's license and photo centers will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 15 through Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.