State News

Tax Day: Today is last day to file your taxes

Wednesday, July 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The Department of Revenue is reminding Pennsylvanians the deadline to file 2019 personal income tax returns is Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The filing deadline was extended 90 days this year to provide relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. "With the tax filing... Read More.

Wolf admin warns of dangers of not protecting against COVID-19

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine warned the commonwealth is on the verge of repeating the pattern that led to widespread community shut-downs in the spring to mitigate COVID-19, urging residents to stop the cycle by wearing a mask and... Read More.

Liquor Control Enforcement issue 77 warnings in PA for COVID-19 regulations

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Although police have been checking at bars and restaurants to make sure that they're following COVID-19 regulations, they've only issued warnings so far, no actual citations. State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited thousands of liquor establishments over the past week to... Read More.

PA officials say wear a mask, protect and support local businesses

Monday, July 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Please properly wear a mask when in public, especially for the sake of our local businesses and workers. As a customer, when you go to support these businesses in person and correctly wearing a mask, you're helping the business avoid a fine... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 95,414 positive cases, many new cases in Allegheny County

Monday, July 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 12, that there are 725 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 95,414. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The number of new cases in... Read More.

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.

Tax Day: Today is last day to file your taxes

Wolf admin warns of dangers of not protecting against COVID-19

PA officials say wear a mask, protect and support local businesses

COVID-19 Update: 95,414 positive cases, many new cases in Allegheny County

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

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