State News

House Republican leaders respond to Wolf’s shutdown order

Friday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - House Republican Leadership issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to shut down all non-life-sustaining business in Pennsylvania: “The Wolf Administration set off a panic tonight throughout the Commonwealth with its edict to shut down employers. The ill-prepared... Read More.

Disaster loans available to small businesses and non-profits for COVID-19 losses

Friday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has announced the availability of low-interest loans for small businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “We are incredibly grateful that the SBA recognized the urgency of this situation... Read More.

First death in Pennsylvania related to COVID-19

Thursday, March 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration today confirmed the state’s first COVID-19-related death, an adult from Northampton County. This individual was being treated at a hospital. Statewide, there are 133 cases of COVID-19 reported from commercial, hospital and state labs. There are 1,187 patients who have... Read More.

PennDOT closes all Drivers License Centers, extends expiration dates

Wednesday, March 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is implementing the following operational changes in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19. All Driver License Centers and Photo License Centers in Pennsylvania will be closed for two weeks effective close of business... Read More.

Gov. Wolf clarifies essential vs non-essential businesses

Wednesday, March 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – After many people wondered what the difference was between “essential” and “non-essential” businesses, PA Gov. Tom Wolf has given some clarity. He asked, but not mandated, all non-essential businesses to close for the next two weeks. Health care facilities, gas stations, grocery stores,... Read More.

PA extends shutdown, orders temp closure of all non-essential businesses

Tuesday, March 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania is joining the list of states to temporarily close all non-essential businesses. Gov. Tom Wolf has extended the shutdown, which originally only affected the five most heavily populated counties in the state. All essential government and medical services will continue. Other essential... Read More.

PA liquor stores close at 9 p.m. tonight, closed until further notice

Tuesday, March 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania will shut down all of its roughly 600 state-owned wine and liquor stores as part of the state's expanding shutdown to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said all wine and liquor stores and... Read More.

Utilities won’t be shut off due to lack of payment during COVID-19

Monday, March 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – One thing that won't be shut down during the response to COVID-19... your utilities. Basic utilities will not be terminated due to lack of payment during the Proclamation of Disaster. On Friday, March 13, 2020, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Gladys... Read More.

Restaurants/bars near Philly and Pittsburgh close dine-in facilities

Monday, March 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — In a new front to slow the spread of the new coronavirus in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all restaurants and bars to close their dine-in facilities in five heavily populated counties starting Monday, March 16. The counties include Allegheny County,... Read More.

BREAKING: All schools in Pennsylvania will be closed for 10 business days

Saturday, March 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - All K-12 schools in Pennsylvania will be closed for 10 business days to try to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, starting Monday. Gov. Tom Wolf's office gave the announcement today. All PA schools will remain closed for 10 business days... Read More.