Aerial Spraying For Gypsy Moths To Begin
(Harrisburg, PA) Aerial spraying to battle gypsy moth outbreaks in Pennsylvania is going to be underway soon. The state s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced yesterday that the Bureau of Forestry will be overseeing the spraying of almost 150 sites totaling more than 203-thousand acres. The spraying will be done by helicopters and planes. Officials say gypsy moths are an invasive species that cause major habitat loss by killing many different types of trees including Oak, sweet gum, basswood, birch, aspen and willows. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board To Hold Limited-Release Lotteries For 28 Rare Whiskeys
Coronvirus pretty much made face-to-face engagement between the public and government representatives temporarily impossible.
But the COVID-19 pandemic did not stop the lines of communication at several City Halls and municipal buildings around the state.
In the Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, municipal officials improvised when they closed the office last year.
“We knew we could not communicate normally,” said Lawrence Christian, Bethel Park’s manager. “You can’t be transparent enough.”
The local government posted its agenda and minutes on its website, including budgets and hired a part-time social media provider, produced its Quarterly Chronicles report and developed a system of having the mayor do two- to- three-minute discussions with constituents via their home phones, Christian said.
Pennsylvania Seeing More Positive COVID-19 Cases
(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania is seeing more positive COVID-19 cases. The state s Department of Health reported more than 4,600 new positive cases yesterday. There are currently almost 2,400 people hospitalized with the coronavirus statewide, and of those cases, 446 patients are being treated in the intensive care unit. Officials also announced yesterday that over five-and-a-half-million vaccinations have been administered throughout PA. Shooting In Harrisburg Kills 47-Year-Old Man
(Harrisburg, PA) Police are investigating a shooting in Harrisburg that killed a 47-year-old man. The shooting occurred this past Tuesday night in the 14-hundred-block of Vernon Street. Police say Laroyce Reed was found shot inside an apartment. He was taken to the hospital but later passed away from his injuries. Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the Harrisburg Police Department.
Capital Area Transit And Rabbittransit To Give Free Transportation for COVID-19 Vaccine
(Harrisburg, PA) Two public transportation companies in Harrisburg are going to help out residents who are planning to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Capital Area Transit and rabbittransit announced yesterday that they will be giving free shared-ride transportation services to anyone who needs help getting to their scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointment. Those who are interested in getting a free ride are being encouraged to contact rabbittransit s call center or Capital Area Transit s customer service center. Harrisburg Extends Eviction Moratorium
(Harrisburg, PA) Harrisburg is extending its eviction moratorium for the second time since the federal moratorium ended last month. The city announced yesterday that the moratorium will be extended for 30 days, which means that no tenant can be evicted for not paying rent through March 16th. Mayor Eric Papenfuse says the extension was ma
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