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Golf courses, marinas, and more will reopen this Friday in PA

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvanians who like to golf, boat, fish and camp are getting some good news after a month and a half of widespread shutdowns. Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday announced those activities will be permitted if they comport with social distancing guidance.... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 42,050 confirmed cases in PA, 1,597 deaths

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 27, that there are 885 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 42,050. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The state is reporting 1,597 deaths... Read More.

Mental health resources during COVID-19

Monday, April 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has made mental health access a priority during his tenure, in January introducing Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters, an initiative to remove barriers to mental health care and reduce stigma. Today at a daily briefing on... Read More.

Additional state-run liquor stores open for curbside pickup

Monday, April 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today announced it will expand its recently introduced curbside pickup service to 389 more Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations across the commonwealth on Monday, April 27, to serve more customers seeking wine and spirits while... Read More.

Online portal for donations of critical medical supplies launches

Saturday, April 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration announced the launch of an online portal for individuals, corporations or community organizations to inform the commonwealth of critical medical supplies available for donation during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We've received a lot of inquiries from people and businesses... Read More.

COVID-19 death count in PA drops as “probable cases” are removed

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania's death toll from COVID-19 actually dropped yesterday, for some unusual and complex reasons. The death toll now sits at 1,394 confirmed deaths, which is about 200 fewer than before. That's because, earlier this week, Pennsylvania started adding “probable cases” to the... Read More.

Glenn Thompson introduces GROCER Act bill for federal tax holiday for grocery workers

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Howard, PA — Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) recently introduced the Giving Retailers and Our Convenience Employees Relief Act, or GROCER Act. The bill would establish a federal tax holiday for grocery and convenience store employees from February 15 through... Read More.

Punxsutawney gets $2 million loan to replace sewer lines

Friday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Punxsutawney is receiving a nearly $2 million loan to replace part of its wastewater infrastructure. It's part of $116 million that's being invested statewide for 16 projects across 13 counties, by PENNVEST. The loan will be used to replace terracotta sanitary sewer... Read More.

Rural parts of PA, including our areas, will likely partially reopen May 8

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Residents of northcentral and northwestern Pennsylvania are projected to be the first in the state to be released from Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order, and many retail stores in those areas should be able to reopen by May 8. That's according... Read More.

Mail-in ballots allowed for June 2 primary election in PA

Thursday, April 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As Pennsylvania continues mitigation efforts to fight COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. The governor also announced the Department of State has launched an awareness campaign to inform... Read More.

Golf courses, marinas, and more will reopen this Friday in PA

Additional state-run liquor stores open for curbside pickup

Online portal for donations of critical medical supplies launches

COVID-19 death count in PA drops as “probable cases” are removed

Glenn Thompson introduces GROCER Act bill for federal tax holiday for grocery workers

Punxsutawney gets $2 million loan to replace sewer lines

Rural parts of PA, including our areas, will likely partially reopen May 8

Mail-in ballots allowed for June 2 primary election in PA

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