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PA officials: education is critical to the enforcement of COVID-19 orders

Tuesday, August 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - So far, the enforcement of the mask mandate in Pennsylvania has mostly focused on educating people on why wearing a mask is important, not necessarily giving out fines for not wearing one. In the end, Governor Tom Wolf says even though the... Read More.

PA reports no new COVID-19 deaths, first time in 4 months

Tuesday, August 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials are reporting no new deaths attributed to COVID-19 for the first time in more than four months. The state's death toll stood at 7,209 on Monday. The last time that neither the state Department of Health nor a... Read More.

$28 million to help higher education resume operations in PA

Tuesday, August 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania is dedicating approximately $28 million to postsecondary institutions and adult basic education providers to assist them in implementing public health and safety plans and help them to resume operations in the fall. The funding will be used to help keep students,... Read More.

House of Reps to hear from teachers, admin about reopening schools

Monday, August 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will host a two-day public hearing this week to discuss safely reopening schools this fall. The hearings will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, and Wednesday, Aug. 5. Tuesday’s hearing will be... Read More.

Grants available soon for snowmobile or ATV trails and facilities

Saturday, August 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Grants will be available soon for developing or maintaining snowmobile or ATV trails and facilities. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department soon will begin accepting applications for grants aiding snowmobile- and ATV-related projects. “These grants... Read More.

PennDOT survey: Most people wear seat belt, drive sober, but could be distracted

Saturday, August 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking motorists' input on traffic safety and driving behaviors through its annual online Highway Safety Survey found at www.PennDOT.gov/Safety. "Safety is our top priority and we value continued public engagement in making our roadways... Read More.

PA officials talk COVID-19 election concerns, mail-in ballot safety

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – During a Facebook Live Chat, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale hosted David Thornburgh, president and CEO of the non-partisan Committee of Seventy, to discuss how COVID-19 could impact the November general election. They discussed the importance of ensuring there are enough poll workers... Read More.

Please fill out your 2020 Census if you haven’t already

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you haven't already, please fill out your 2020 Census as soon as possible so Pennsylvania can accurately count how many residents we have, which will in turn decide our federal funding and representatives. It takes about 5 minutes to respond to... Read More.

26 COVID-19 warnings issued to PA restaurants earlier this week

Friday, July 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Liquor Control Enforcement Officers issued one notice of violation and 26 warnings for failing to follow COVID-19 requirements, such as enough spacing in between seating, having employees wear masks while working, and limiting the occupancy of the building. Those numbers for this two-day... Read More.

New bill could allow states, counties more time to spend CARES Act funds

Thursday, July 30 by wcednews

Washington, DC — A new bill, sponsored in part by local representative Glenn GT Thompson, could allow states and municipalities to have a little more time to decide how to spent their CARES Act coronavirus relief funds. U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Madeline... Read More.

PA officials: education is critical to the enforcement of COVID-19 orders

PA reports no new COVID-19 deaths, first time in 4 months

$28 million to help higher education resume operations in PA

House of Reps to hear from teachers, admin about reopening schools

Grants available soon for snowmobile or ATV trails and facilities

PennDOT survey: Most people wear seat belt, drive sober, but could be distracted

PA officials talk COVID-19 election concerns, mail-in ballot safety

Please fill out your 2020 Census if you haven’t already

New bill could allow states, counties more time to spend CARES Act funds

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