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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County halt on-site consumption of alcohol in bars, restaurants

Monday, June 29 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA (AP) — Officials in western Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County are halting all on-site consumption of alcohol in bars and restaurants due to what they call an “alarming” spike in COVID-19 cases. Officials said the recent spike has been largely among young people and involved... Read More.

99 new cadets graduate from PA State Police Academy

Monday, June 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, is proud to announce that 99 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 159th graduating... Read More.

PennDOT extends license expirations, no more extensions for registrations, inspections

Saturday, June 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT is once again extending the expiration date for Pennsylvania drivers license, ID cards, and learner's permits. Any of those that we set to expire since March have now been extended until July 31. However, PennDOT will not be extending some other... Read More.

PA seeing uptick of COVID-19 cases, weeks after caseload had been falling

Saturday, June 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is seeing an uptick in the number of confirmed new cases of COVID-19, more than three months after the pandemic first began to spread in the state. The Health Department said Thursday there were 600 new positive cases and 22... Read More.

See a turkey? Submit a report

Saturday, June 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission wants your help tracking the turkey population throughout our state by counting and reporting any turkeys that you see. Starting July 1, you're asked to make a note of any turkeys you see. Take note of the number... Read More.

Occupational license bill for people with criminal histories passes in PA House, Senate

Friday, June 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Senate and House both voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 637, a sweeping occupational licensing overhaul that will help reduce recidivism and get Pennsylvanians back to work as the economy begins to reopen. This historic, bipartisan legislation ends... Read More.

Food banks serving many more people during COVID-19 pandemic

Friday, June 26 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Please join us in saying thank you to food banks and food pantries who are helping families who are struggling financially through the COVID-19 pandemic. If you find yourself with a little extra food in your own pantry or money in your wallet,... Read More.

House of Reps passes bills for police training, background checks

Thursday, June 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As law enforcement, community members and elected officials engage in conversations around the country about how to grow the relationships among residents and the officers sworn to protect and serve them, the House advanced a multi-faceted plan to assist in those... Read More.

Nearly every county in PA will be in green phase by June 26

Wednesday, June 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf today announced that 12 more counties will move to the green phase of reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 26. These counties include Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia... Read More.

Man wronged in past by police saves officer from burning car

Wednesday, June 24 by wcednews

Pennsylvania (AP News) - Making state news, a Pennsylvania man is being credited with saving a Uniontown Police officer’s life after he helped pull him from a burning car Sunday night. The police vehicle started to catch fire after the vehicle had been in a... Read More.

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County halt on-site consumption of alcohol in bars, restaurants

99 new cadets graduate from PA State Police Academy

PennDOT extends license expirations, no more extensions for registrations, inspections

PA seeing uptick of COVID-19 cases, weeks after caseload had been falling

See a turkey? Submit a report

Occupational license bill for people with criminal histories passes in PA House, Senate

Food banks serving many more people during COVID-19 pandemic

House of Reps passes bills for police training, background checks

Nearly every county in PA will be in green phase by June 26

Man wronged in past by police saves officer from burning car

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