Jun
17
2020
June 17, 2020
The Senate Education Committee recently held a hearing on the impact of COVID-19 on higher education in Pennsylvania. The hearing included testimony from Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Pedro Rivera, Deputy Secretary of Higher Education Noe Ortega, and PA State System of Higher Education Chancellor Dr. Dan Greenstein. Leaders from Pennsylvania’s state-related universities, private schools, community colleges and technical institutions were also invited to testify. [Read More]
May
14
2020
May 14, 2020
PA Senate Committees Exercise Oversight of COVID-19 Response The Pennsylvania Senate standing committees have held numerous hearings recently on the Wolf Administration’s response to the COVID-19 health emergency. A listing of these oversight hearings follows along with a link to watch: May 13, 2020 – Joint hearing of the Senate Local Government and Aging and […] [Read More]
Apr
09
2020
April 09, 2020
Caring for Older Adults’ Mental Health during COVID-19 During the COVID-19 pandemic it is important to keep all citizens’ mental health in mind, but particularly older adults whose everyday support systems have been disrupted. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has published a Lifesaver Blog, “COVID-19: We Must Care […] [Read More]
Mar
06
2020
March 06, 2020
Pennsylvania voters have a new resource to prepare to go to the polls on April 28. [Read More]
Feb
10
2020
February 10, 2020
Legislation providing for a permanent “Do Not Call” List has been signed into law as Act 73 of 2019. [Read More]
Jan
03
2020
January 03, 2020
The 2020 Farm Show Arrives The 2020 Farm Show begins at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, on Saturday January 4 at 9am. Featuring the popular Farm Show fare, the 104th Farm Show continues until Saturday January 11 at 5pm. This year, the annual event will showcase the ways visitors can be […] [Read More]
Dec
11
2019
December 11, 2019
Pennsylvania Christmas Trees The storied history of Pennsylvania Christmas trees finds them gracing the halls of the White House, including the 2019 Blue Room, towering over the Rockefeller Center skating rink, and adorning our grandmothers’ homes for more than a century. Whether purchasing and preparing for your first or fiftieth Christmas tree, take note of […] [Read More]
Nov
01
2019
November 01, 2019
Pennsylvania’s 2019-2020 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is accepting applications to help income eligible families, whether renting or owning a home, to pay their heating bills. [Read More]
Oct
07
2019
October 07, 2019
Autumn in Pennsylvania brings more than cooler temperatures and beautiful colors illuminating the landscape. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the sun’s angle shining in motorist’s eyes alters autumn driving. [Read More]
Sep
06
2019
September 06, 2019
As 31,000 public school buses begin to roll, daily transporting more than 1.5 million Pennsylvania students, parents and caregivers are encouraged to turn to the School Bus Safety Activity Book offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. [Read More]
Aug
09
2019
August 09, 2019
From a Bacon Fest to a Wassail Walk, Pennsylvania has more than a few festivals to meet everyone’s interests. [Read More]
Jul
11
2019
July 11, 2019
Each year, heat waves kill more people than hurricanes, lightning, tornados, earthquakes, and floods combined, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Remember to stay cool, hydrated, and informed during a heat wave. [Read More]