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SNAP recipients may qualify for food replacement benefits

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is reminding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients affected by last weekend’s severe storms that they may qualify for replacement benefits if food was lost because of extended power outages. Households that experienced a prolonged power outage — or are still without electricity — may request replacement SNAP benefits by contacting their county assistance office in person or by phone. Requests must be submitted within 10 days of the food loss. “A power outage and loss of food can be extremely difficult ...

Where governor candidates stand on marijuana, hemp, and more

HARRISBURG — Voters who have strong opinions about whether Pennsylvania should legalize adult-use marijuana will find a clear divide between the major gubernatorial candidates this year. Since taking office in 2023, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has asked the General Assembly to create a recreational marijuana program run by the state Department of Agriculture in each of his yearly budget proposals. The tax revenue would help the state pay for rising healthcare and education costs. Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, who serves as state treasurer, says she would veto any such bill ...

2026-27 Antlerless deer licenses on sale

HARRISBURG — New hunting and trapping licenses for the 2026-27 seasons went on sale Monday, June 22. The new license year began July 1, 2026. Hunters can purchase their new licenses in person at any of the 500+ commercial license issuing agents, including county treasurer offices and Game Commission offices. Licenses can also be purchased online at www.HuntFish.PA.gov and licenses and harvest tags will then be mailed to those who purchase online. The cost for Pennsylvania’s general hunting licenses remains $20.97 for resident adults and $101.97 for nonresident adults, remaining ...

Juneteenth commemorated at historic Mifflin Farm

WRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. — Juneteenth was commemorated at the historic Mifflin Farm in York County, where community members participated in a guided hike and paddle tracing the journey of freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad while highlighting the Administration’s investment in the future Susquehanna Discovery Center and Heritage Park. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania, Bethel AME’s Living the Experience and the Lower ...

Severe storms impact 64 of 67 counties over holiday weekend

Severe weather pummeled all but three of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties over the holiday weekend, killing three and leaving roughly 105,000 residents still without power on Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro was joined by Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield and PennDOT ...

Kish Bank names new senior vice president

STATE COLLEGE — Kish Bank has named Tracy Wilkinson as its incoming senior vice president and chief credit officer as longtime executive Ric Sarfert prepares to retire. Wilkinson joined the company June 1 and will assume the chief credit officer role as Sarfert transitions from the ...