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$53 million in additional funding for child care providers impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is giving $53 million in additional financial support for child care providers, such as day care centers and preschools, that have suffered during COVID-19. These centers have taken a financial hit as not every family is ready or comfortable sending... Read More.

450 new positive coronavirus cases in one day, with half in Pittsburgh area

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials say an additional 450 people statewide have tested positive for the coronavirus, with nearly half the new cases coming from the Pittsburgh area. There were 218 new infections in Allegheny County, a virus hotspot that is home to... Read More.

State reps call for weekly public update on unemployment in PA

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health is no longer conducting weekly televised news conferences to update the spread of COVID-19. State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Hastings) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) are now calling on the state’s Department of Labor and Industry to begin... Read More.

Police, LCB remind liquor establishments to require masks, follow social distancing

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The State Police and Liquor Control Board are reminding all licensed liquor establishments and their patrons to abide by social distancing and masking requirements to help slow the spread of COVID-19. As a customer, when you go to support these businesses in... Read More.

Gov. Wolf reminds that masks are mandatory

Saturday, July 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf says masks are needed when going anywhere outside your home with your family. “Masks are mandatory when leaving the home,” Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians today. “Especially as we are beginning a long Fourth of July weekend, it’s critical that... Read More.

Large crowds this holiday weekend at many parks throughout Pennsylvania

Saturday, July 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn reminded potential state park visitors the combination of expected fair weather and a holiday weekend could bring crowded conditions to many parks throughout Pennsylvania. Dunn said pandemic precautions remain in effect.... Read More.

Pennsylvania makes masks mandatory, gives details of when you should wear mask

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf today announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further. With... Read More.

Wolf’s disaster declaration remains after court ruling

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania's high court has ruled against an effort by Republican state lawmakers to end Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown orders. A divided court ruled Wednesday that a resolution passed with mostly GOP votes was a “legal nullity” because it wasn't sent... Read More.

PennDOT driver license, photo centers closed for Independence Day holiday

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Motor vehicle counter services at the Harrisburg Riverfront Office Center... Read More.

Rent and mortgage relief applications available July 6

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Next Monday, July 6, renters and homeowners who were financially impacted by the economic slowdown related to the coronavirus pandemic will be able to apply for rent and mortgage relief through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). In preparation, the PHFA has... Read More.

$53 million in additional funding for child care providers impacted by COVID-19

450 new positive coronavirus cases in one day, with half in Pittsburgh area

State reps call for weekly public update on unemployment in PA

Gov. Wolf reminds that masks are mandatory

Large crowds this holiday weekend at many parks throughout Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania makes masks mandatory, gives details of when you should wear mask

Wolf’s disaster declaration remains after court ruling

PennDOT driver license, photo centers closed for Independence Day holiday

Rent and mortgage relief applications available July 6

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