Harrisburg, PA – As the nation continues to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Banking and Securities is urging Pennsylvanians to be wary of potential financial scams trying to take advantage of the situation. “Consumers should be on alert for increased fraud during major events such as the outbreak of COVID-19,” said Acting Secretary […]
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that eight state parks in Bucks and Chester counties will be closed for 14 days effective March 15 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This follows DCNR’s announcement of the closure of Montgomery County state parks, Ridley Creek […]
Harrisburg, PA — Amid concerns about the potential spread of COVID-19, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced that effective Friday, March 13, all public programs, events and trainings in state parks and forests will be canceled for the remainder of March, and the month of April. With the […]
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that Ridley Creek State Park in Delaware County will be closed for 14 days, effective March 14, to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This follows DCNR’s announcement of the closure of Montgomery County state parks, and the cancellation […]
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that the three state parks in Montgomery County will be closed for 14 days effective Friday, March 13 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The affected state parks are : Evansburg Fort Washington Norristown Farm Park […]
Harrisburg, PA – Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement earlier today of mitigation measures in Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced that, effective tomorrow, March 13, and for a period of 14 days, inmate visits at all state correctional institutions are cancelled. In addition, all state correctional institutions will perform enhanced screening of all staff, […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Department of Education released additional guidance for Pennsylvania schools about the instruction of students and operation of PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start Supplemental Programs during the COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Governor Tom Wolf announced Friday the two-week closure of all Pennsylvania schools beginning Monday, March 16, and the department provided initial guidance yesterday on which […]
Pennsylvania Announces Proactive Measures for Capitol Complex, Governor’s Residence in Response to COVID-19 Harrisburg, PA – In response to COVID-19, the Department of General Services announced today that effective Friday, March 13, 2020, all public events in the Capitol Complex and Governor’s Residence will be canceled until further notice. All operations of the Governor’s Office […]