Lanternflies surge again in Allegheny County, state warns
Allegheny County has been under lanternfly quarantine for several years, and by 2025 it still had the highest…
Pennsylvania awards $500k to support Chambersburg’s Southgate redevelopment efforts
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The redevelopment of Chambersburg’s Southgate neighborhood is continuing and the former JCPenney will be…
Code Purple air quality alert issued across Pennsylvania amid wildfire smoke
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — While Thursday’s air quality presented challenges for many in central Pennsylvania, state officials expect…
Deadline to register to vote in the Pennsylvania Primary is May 4
State officials are reminding Pennsylvanians that May 4 is the last day to register to vote in the…
Once polluted, it’s now the Pennsylvania River of the Year for 2026
A southeastern Pennsylvania waterway with a story of environmental recovery has been chosen as the commonwealth’s 2026 River…
State officials debrief, announce travel restrictions ahead of Pennsylvania winter storm
(WHTM) — State officials are alerting drivers about travel restrictions ahead of the upcoming Pennsylvania winter storm. Officials…
DCNR asking public for input on Presque Isle, Erie Bluffs master plan
State officials are asking Presque Isle visitors to give up 10 minutes of their time online to help…
Full November 2025 SNAP payments issued in Pennsylvania, officials say
Less than 24 hours after the federal government shutdown ended, state officials say full November 2025 SNAP payments…
What have Pennsylvania’s lawmakers been doing during months of state budget inaction?
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