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​Harrisburg, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the Wolf Administration’s investment for the renovation of Lititz Springs Pool Complex. DCNR is providing a grant of $500,000 for the pool rehabilitation project that will include replacing the aging structural and mechanical components of the 55-year-old facility, and making […]

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Penn State Health officials today emphasized the dangerous impact of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on student athletes as preparation for the winter sports season takes place. “Student athletes need to be aware of the dangerous effects of concussions and traumatic brain injuries,” Secretary […]

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded more than $2.6 million in grant funding to municipalities and businesses statewide for 16 clean energy vehicle projects that will help improve air quality and public health statewide. “As companies and municipalities look to save money in the long run by converting to less […]

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host two public hearings regarding Adelphia Pipeline Company, LLC’s plans to construct two compressor stations, one each in Delaware and Bucks counties, as part of its Adelphia Gateway project. Both hearings will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the […]

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today advised residents to inspect and assess home heating oil tanks before the upcoming heating season to avoid leaks or spills that can be prevented. Nearly one in five Pennsylvania households uses heating oil to stay warm in the winter. Owners of home heating oil tanks […]

​​HARRISBURG, Pa.– The beauty of changing leaves can provide an ideal backdrop for a fall paddle down a scenic stream, but things can turn ugly if you don’t wear a life jacket. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is reminding boaters that beginning November 1 and lasting through April 30, they are required to […]

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding joined more than 1,500 mid-state elementary students during Farm City Day at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. During the event, students got an up-close experience with 21st century agriculture careers from crop and soil research using drones to animal nutrition and veterinary medicine. “When these […]

Harrisburg, PA – On the heels of New York announcing last week that it will ramp up actions to protect itself from the Spotted Lanternfly, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is encouraging businesses operating within the commonwealth’s 13-county quarantine zone to train employees on how to identify and eradicate the invasive pest so as to not […]