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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is announcing the availability of approximately $1 million in grants to support the installation of publicly accessible alternative fuel infrastructure projects in designated major transportation corridors. “Improving the availability of alternative fueling stations not only meets the demand of this growing sector, it also helps reduce […]

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania could create over 100,000 jobs, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and improve public health through increased reliance on solar energy, according to a plan developed by a statewide group of partners led by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The plan identifies 15 cost-effective strategies that could be implemented to achieve a target […]

​Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced an investment of $50 million for 280 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. “Many of the projects being funded — improvements to local parks, trails, and river access — bring opportunities for outdoor recreation closer to home, and are […]

​Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of three new managers to oversee operations of state park complexes based in Berks, Monroe, and Clinton counties. James Wassell, former manager of the Lackawanna County-based Lackawanna State Park Complex, has been named to oversee the French Creek State […]

Harrisburg, PA – Record sale prices at last week’s Standardbred horse sale reflect the strength and promising future of the harness racing industry in Pennsylvania and beyond, said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “This sale, known as The Black Book, has for decades been the premier Standardbred sale in North America, and the final tallies from this […]

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and State Veterinarian Dr. David Wolfgang today reminded poultry owners to take effective biosecurity measures through December to prevent the spread of avian influenza during fall wild bird migration. “Pennsylvania’s poultry industry is crucial to our economy,” said Secretary Redding. “One positive case of avian influenza can be devastating […]

Deadline to Apply is December 28 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture today announced that it is now accepting concept proposals forprojects that increase the visibility and competitiveness of the state’s fruit and vegetable, nursery, horticultural, and nut products. The deadline to apply is through December 28, 2018. “Pennsylvania agriculture is an industry filled […]

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE…Parts of southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania, northeastern Maryland and northern Delaware. * WHEN…This morning into early this afternoon. The leading edge of the mixed precipitation will continue progressing slowly northward through the region through the […]