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Pennsylvania Wilds region hit record high for tourism in 2018

Tuesday, March 24 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA – Some good news... Statistics show that the Pennsylvania Wilds region hit a new record high for tourism and traveler spending in 2018. Travelers spent more than $1.8 billion in the Pennsylvania Wilds region in 2018. This is a 2.2% increase from... Read More.

Brookville Glove switches production, makes face masks for nursing homes

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – It took some out-of-the-box thinking and a busy weekend, but one company in Brookville switched from making gloves to sewing face masks for nursing homes! Thank you to the employees and plant manager at Brookville Glove! Within just a few hours of hearing... Read More.

Police enforce closure of non-life-sustaining businesses, starts Monday

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), issued the following statement on the agency's enforcement of Governor Tom Wolf's order closing physical locations of non-life-sustaining businesses: "The priority of the Pennsylvania State Police is protecting lives and maintaining order... Read More.

PA sees more COVID-19 cases, legislation to delay primaries, Philly orders “stay at home”

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is confirming another big increase in coronavirus cases, as well as another death, as Philadelphia issues a “stay at home” order, and lawmakers draft legislation to delay the state's April 28 primary election. The state House's State Government Committee chairman... Read More.

PA officials: Food supply is secure, please shop for groceries at normal rate

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that grocery stores, food processors, and food banks remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic and the administration is working to expand resources for those who are food insecure. Does your student need... Read More.

Another death due to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania's coronavirus death toll has risen by one. The Allegheny County Health Department confirmed the death on Saturday and described the person as an adult in the late 60s who had been hospitalized. More than 370 coronavirus cases and two deaths have... Read More.

Closure of non-life-sustaining businesses not to be enforced until Monday

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Due to the high volume of waiver requests, the Wolf Administration is delaying enforcement of Governor Tom Wolf’s order and the Secretary of Health’s order that all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania must close their physical locations to slow the... Read More.

First Class Children’s Foundation dropping off books for kids

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - In the middle of the chaos comes an act of kindness from First Class Children's Foundation. They are dropping off Imagination Boxes full of books, Pokemon trading card, fun school supplies, art products to five lucky kids this weekend. Other kids who... Read More.

Temporary changes to PA medical marijuana to assist cardholders during COVID-19

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania, the department is taking steps to assist those who need this form of medication. “In the midst of COVID-19, we need to ensure medical marijuana patients have... Read More.

PA drug and alcohol programs will allow take-home doses during shutdown

Saturday, March 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has released the following operational guidance for Opioid Treatment Providers (OTP) and telehealth guidance for outpatient substance use disorder providers in response to COVID-19 mitigation efforts. “The Wolf Administration is committed to the... Read More.

Author: wcednews

Pennsylvania Wilds region hit record high for tourism in 2018

Brookville Glove switches production, makes face masks for nursing homes

Police enforce closure of non-life-sustaining businesses, starts Monday

PA sees more COVID-19 cases, legislation to delay primaries, Philly orders “stay at home”

PA officials: Food supply is secure, please shop for groceries at normal rate

Another death due to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania

First Class Children’s Foundation dropping off books for kids

Temporary changes to PA medical marijuana to assist cardholders during COVID-19

PA drug and alcohol programs will allow take-home doses during shutdown

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