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Pennsylvania families facing food insecurity can get help this summer

The Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture and Education are reminding students and caretakers that they can get access to nutritious meals beyond their last day of the school year. 

By Aniya Faulcon

Farm labor shortage nothing new, getting worse, farmers say

Farming in Pennsylvania is an $81 billion-a-year industry, according to a 2021 report from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, yet many farmers say local workers aren’t interested in taking the jobs available.

By The Associated Press

Pa. has a new weapon to sniff out spotted lanternflies: A dog named Lucky

Lucky is the first dog in the nation trained to detect the spotted lanternfly.

By Kiley Koscinski/WESA

Lawsuit settlement will bring millions in additional food stamp funds to Pa.

Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania households will receive additional food stamp benefits, thanks to a settlement agreement as a result of a federal lawsuit.

By Kate Giammarise/WESA



Wolf administration to begin enforcing new restaurant dine-in rules on Monday

Only restaurant owners that complete an online health certification process will be able to increase their seating capacity.

By Sam Dunklau
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