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Avalanche Reported In Luzerne County

FNN Article © Sunday, January 25, 2026. Image by Tim Harris © Jan. 25, 2026. Click on image to enlarge. DURYEA, PA – On Sunday, January 25, 2026, prior to 2:45 PM, an avalanche was reported in LDuryea, PA (Luzerne County). Drivers were told to avoid the 900 block of Coxton Road after a significant […]

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PennDOT Encourages PA Businesses To Adopt A Highway

Release – Wednesday, January 7, 2026. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging      Pennsylvania businesses to help keep the Commonwealth beautiful through the department’s Sponsor-A-Highway program. The 2026 tourism season – including the NFL Draft, PGA Championship, FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Series and America250PA – is expected to bring more than 209

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Low Cost Safety Improvement Programs

Release – December 2025. PENNSYLVANIA – Each year, PennDOT invests about $10M in low-cost safety improvements to help keep motorists safe. High tension cable median barriers save lives by preventing cross-over crashes on interstates. In PA, data shows the barriers have reduced fatal and serious injury cross-median crashes by 90% where they’re installed. When driving,

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More Than $47 Million Invested in 54 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Connect Communities, and Grow Local Economies Across Pennsylvania

Press Release – December 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – Back on December 23, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that 54 highway, bridge, bike, and pedestrian projects in 34 counties across Pennsylvania have been selected for more than $47 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), bringing the total MTF investments under the Shapiro Administration to over $143 million. The investments will improve safety,

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PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers Closed for New Year’s Holiday

PennDOT Release – December 2025. Image created by FNN. Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.  Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and

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PUC to Investigate PA American Water’s Rate Increase Request for Water and Wastewater Service

Media Release – December 2025. HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) on Thursday, December 4, 2025, voted to suspend and investigate proposed rate increases by Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) for both its water and wastewater service.  PAWC serves approximately 682,000 water customers and 97,000 wastewater customers in 37 counties across the Commonwealth. The Commission voted

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How to Keep a Scammer From Stealing Your Holiday Cheer and Budget

Release – November 29, 2025. HARRISBURG, PA — The holiday season is a time for giving, gathering, and goodwill — but for scammers, it’s prime season for taking. While families across Pennsylvania are planning meals, wrapping gifts, and hunting for the best deals on the latest items, bad actors are just as busy, looking to

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BE SEEN and BE SAFE this Fall

Release – November 13, 2025. Between November 15 and December 15, anyone present on game lands NOT actively engaged in lawful hunting is REQUIRED to wear at least 250 square inches of fluorescent orange with 360 degrees of visibility. An orange hat and vest satisfy this requirement. The goal is to ensure ALL users, hunters

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Start of LIHEAP Delayed

FNN Article © Wednesday, October 22, 2025. PENNSYLVANIA – The start of the LIHEAP (Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program is being delayed, with specific states like Pennsylvania having paused some grant distributions due to the federal budget delay and ongoing government shutdown, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.  While the previous year’s season

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