Recognizing the Armed Forces Prior to August 31, 1949, each branch of the military had its own day of celebration--that is until the Secretary of Defense announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. Less than a year later, the President of the United States issued a presidential proclamation declaring a day of celebration recognizing all branches of the Armed Forces. The first official Armed Forces Day was held May 20, 1950.
(05/12/06)
A PA Crafters Dream A crafters dream is about to take place in Pennsylvania. The first of what is to be an annual event will give the state’s craftsmen a unique opportunity to exhibit their art at the State Museum, compete for cash prizes, and ultimately, sell their work.
(05/12/06)
Absentee Ballot Reminder Check your calendar. Where will you be on Tuesday, May 16, 2006? Will you be away from home during the entire period the polls are open for voting in the 2006 Primary Election?
(04/28/06)
Preventing Farming Accidents Which occupation tops the list of the most dangerous, contributing to 25 deaths and more than 45,000 disabling injuries annually? Would you believe the answer is farming? The PA Department of Agriculture (PDA) reports farm production work is the leading cause of death. Slips and falls from elevated areas are the leading cause of injury.
(04/24/06)
(HARRISBURG) -- Senator Joe Conti (R-Bucks, Montgomery) lauded the Senate's passage of a bipartisan property tax reform measure that will lower school property taxes for all Pennsylvanians and provide additional relief to senior citizens on fixed incomes.
