17,190 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, well below the 100,000 per week from the peak. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,267,709 and cases have increased for six weeks in a row. Despite the jump…
PA Unemployment Rate at 6.6% in July
The state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for June was 6.6%, while the national unemployment rate is 5.4%. Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work – decreased by 16,000 in July. Over the year,…
Pennsylvania Team In Little League World Series
The first Pennsylvania team to make it to the Little League World Series since 2015 is from Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. They play this afternoon at 1 p.m. For coverage of the team’s last game, click here. For more…
29 More Farms Preserved
The state Department of Agriculture has announced that an additional 2,515 acres on 29 farms in 14 counties have been preserved. This includes a farm in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, and another farm in Union Township, Schuylkill County. Click…
Informational Webinar Slated on ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will hold an informational public webinar on the ATV Regional Trail Connector pilot program on Wednesday, August 25, at 1 p.m. Click here to register for the event, where DCNR staff will…
Less Than 60 Days to GO!
Be sure to join us in Hershey for PSATS’ 2021 Business Meeting, which takes place in just 8 weeks! Click here to learn more! Registration is now open!
DGS to Auction 270 Vehicles on August 24
The state Department of General Services will auction 270 vehicles on Tuesday, August 24, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a wide selection of vehicles used by state agencies. Preregistration and in-person previewing of vehicles will take…
Wildfire Protection Grants Awarded to Rural Fire Companies
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that $602,306 in grants have been awarded to 109 fire companies in rural areas and communities with a population of less than 10,000. The funding may be used for training and equipment purchases directly related…
Biden Extends FEMA Reimbursement for COVID-19 Expenses
President Joe Biden has signed a presidential memorandum directing the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend the 100% federal cost-share for eligible Category B Emergency Protective Measures incurred by local governments for the COVID-19 pandemic until December 31, 2021….
PEMA Issues Statewide Flood Alert for Today
Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts are possible between now and Thursday morning from the remnants of Tropical Depression Fred. While rounds of rain will be widespread, some areas may see heavy downpours, which could…
