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Law now allows night vision scopes to hunt predatory animals

Monday, July 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) to allow hunters of predatory animals to use thermal and night vision equipment (House Bill 1188) is now law. “Relaxing restrictions on the use of thermal imaging and night vision equipment has the potential... Read More.

Updated COVID-19 FAQ: Summer Recreation, Camps and Pools

Saturday, July 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration released updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) about summer recreation, camps and pools. The original FAQs were announced on May 22 to cover summer camps and recreation. The new FAQs modify those and... Read More.

Adopt-A-Highway can resume; volunteers should practice social distancing

Saturday, July 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced guidance for groups looking to beautify their communities as its Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) activities resume across the state, including mask wearing, social distancing and frequent hand sanitizing. These activities were suspended as part of Pennsylvania's efforts... Read More.

Former foster kids now eligible for aftercare services until age 23

Saturday, July 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that older Pennsylvania youth exiting the foster-care system will now be eligible for aftercare services until age 23 – a policy change that will offer myriad supportive services to a particularly vulnerable population of... Read More.

$50 million in grants for fire, rescue and EMS companies affected by COVID-19

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego announced that the Office of State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) opened registration on July 6 for state grants aimed at providing direct financial relief to fire, rescue and emergency medical service (EMS) companies negatively impacted by the... Read More.

$10 million in grants for low-to-moderate income area grocery stores, food markets

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that $10 million is now available for Pennsylvania businesses that have worked to maintain access to fresh, healthy food throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pennsylvania’s food retailers stepped up to the plate to protect those putting food on the... Read More.

PA extends halt on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf is extending a statewide moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31, saying renters need more breathing room in the midst of the pandemic. The moratorium had been set to lapse Friday. The Wolf administration has been facing growing... Read More.

Pennsylvania officials clarify that students will need to wear masks in school

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania health officials are clarifying that students will need to wear masks in school, except in specific circumstances. Read the full list of frequently asked questions. Frequently Asked Questions regarding face masks in schools in Pennsylvania: When does my child have to wear... Read More.

Police training and background check bills now awaiting Gov. Wolf’s signature

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The bipartisan path to grow the relationships among residents and the officers sworn to protect and serve them now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature to become law, after the legislation was signed in the House by Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). “I am... Read More.

$5.7 million of cocaine, heroin seized in second quarter of 2020 by PA State Police

Wednesday, July 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers confiscated $5,723,823 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the second quarter of 2020. From April 1 through June 30, state police seized nearly 47 of pounds heroin and fentanyl, with a... Read More.

Law now allows night vision scopes to hunt predatory animals

Updated COVID-19 FAQ: Summer Recreation, Camps and Pools

Former foster kids now eligible for aftercare services until age 23

$50 million in grants for fire, rescue and EMS companies affected by COVID-19

$10 million in grants for low-to-moderate income area grocery stores, food markets

PA extends halt on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31

Pennsylvania officials clarify that students will need to wear masks in school

Police training and background check bills now awaiting Gov. Wolf’s signature

$5.7 million of cocaine, heroin seized in second quarter of 2020 by PA State Police

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