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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.

Police reform bills pass in Senate, now head to Governor’s desk

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - After two police reform bills were started and passed in the House of Representatives, our state Senate unanimously passed and sent to the Governor’s desk those same bills. They were passed unanimously in the House last week, and Gov. Wolf has said... Read More.

More small business financial relief grants available, starting today

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that beginning today, June 30, small businesses across Pennsylvania can apply for grants to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdown order. “In unprecedented times, like those we are currently facing, collaboration is... Read More.

Strategy in place to safely and gradually reopen nursing homes

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Human Services issued updated guidance to ensure a safe return to activities, visitation, and other events for residents in nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living... Read More.

PA extends unemployment compensation for 13 additional weeks of payments

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – People who exhaust their regular unemployment compensation (UC) and federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) may now qualify for 13 additional weeks of payments through the state’s Unemployment Compensation Extended Benefits program. The additional benefits are offered whenever the state's unemployment rate... Read More.

House advances Gabler school transportation safety bill to Gov. desk

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Legislative efforts by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) to further ensure the safety of children being transported to and from school are a step closer to becoming reality following unanimous passage of House Bill 364, which moves to Gov.... Read More.

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

Police reform bills pass in Senate, now head to Governor’s desk

More small business financial relief grants available, starting today

Strategy in place to safely and gradually reopen nursing homes

PA extends unemployment compensation for 13 additional weeks of payments

House advances Gabler school transportation safety bill to Gov. desk

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