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PA rep from Dauphin County tests positive, recovers from COVID-19

Thursday, May 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A state representative from the south central/eastern portion of Pennsylvania says he tested positive for COVID-19 and has since recovered. Rep. Andrew Lewis is a Republican serving Dauphin County, which includes the Harrisburg and Hershey area. He says he was tested last Monday,... Read More.

Centre County added to list of counties for green phase this Friday

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

Centre County, PA – In addition to the 17 counties that were originally announced to move to the green phase this Friday, Centre County (which includes cities like State College and Bellefonte) has also been cleared to move into the least restrictive phase. After data... Read More.

Pennsylvania preps short-term budget amid virus uncertainty

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania state government is preparing a temporary no-new-taxes budget plan that maintains current spending levels while budget makers watch to see how badly tax collections are damaged by coronavirus-related shutdowns and whether the federal government sends more aid to states. Officials... Read More.

Today is the final day to sign up for primary election mail-in ballot

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Today is the final day to be able to sign up to vote by mail during the June 2 primary election. You do not have to vote by mail... it's just another option that is available for registered voters. A mail-in ballot is very... Read More.

Green phase guidelines for businesses

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As our counties prepare to move to green phase, we have some clarifications on the rules and guidelines for businesses that will be reopening. The 17 counties moving to the green phase on May 29 are Bradford, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk,... Read More.

Nursing homes across PA face $93K in coronavirus penalties

Sunday, May 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — State health officials say civil penalties totaling more than $93,000 have been assessed against nursing care facilities in Pennsylvania amid hundreds of complaint investigations during the coronavirus pandemic. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said Saturday that nursing home surveyors have conducted... Read More.

COVID-19 unemployment scams: Pennsylvanians should stay vigilant

Sunday, May 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is working closely with state and federal partners to monitor COVID-19 scams across the U.S. that are targeting unemployment benefits programs and their claimants. “Unlike some other states, Pennsylvania is... Read More.

Gov. Wolf orders US, Commonwealth flags to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day

Saturday, May 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf ordered United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 25, 2020, in honor of Memorial Day. “Each Memorial Day, we recognize and honor... Read More.

PA grants additional extension for firearms licenses

Saturday, May 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits, which expired on March 19, 2020 or later, have now been extended to July 31, 2020. The previous extension was... Read More.

PA Fish and Boat: Kill any invasive Northern Snakehead fish you catch

Saturday, May 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (May 22) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is urging anglers to report and dispose of any invasive Northern Snakehead fish that may be caught in the lower Susquehanna River. This advisory follows the documented movement of 21 Northern Snakeheads past... Read More.

PA rep from Dauphin County tests positive, recovers from COVID-19

Pennsylvania preps short-term budget amid virus uncertainty

Today is the final day to sign up for primary election mail-in ballot

Green phase guidelines for businesses

Nursing homes across PA face $93K in coronavirus penalties

COVID-19 unemployment scams: Pennsylvanians should stay vigilant

Gov. Wolf orders US, Commonwealth flags to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day

PA grants additional extension for firearms licenses

PA Fish and Boat: Kill any invasive Northern Snakehead fish you catch

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