State News

Philly group plans to open nation’s first supervised injection site

Thursday, February 27 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) — A nonprofit group in Philadelphia is detailing plans to open the nation's first medically supervised injection site next week to combat overdose deaths, despite outrage from some neighbors. The Wednesday announcement by former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and others comes after... Read More.

Viral video shows PA family nearly hit by train during photo session

Wednesday, February 26 by wcednews

Greencastle, PA – A viral video of a Pennsylvania family nearly getting struck by an oncoming train during a photo shoot is serving as a harsh reminder of why you should stay off the tracks. The video, captured by Virtual Railfan Inc, shows the photographer,... Read More.

2020 Census forms mailed by April 1; reply by mail, phone, online

Tuesday, February 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Census happens every 10 years, and it's an important way of counting how many people live in an area so that more funding can be given to those places. Forms will be mailed out for the 2020 Census by April... Read More.

LIHEAP applications accepted until April 10 for home heating help

Monday, February 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you or someone you know if having trouble paying a heating bill this winter and meets certain financial guidelines, applications for the LIHEAP program are still being accepted until April 10. The minimum cash benefit that can be received is $200... Read More.

Pennsylvania clarifies that whole milk is 3.25 percent fat

Friday, February 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that Pennsylvania milk processors could seize an opportunity to rebrand whole milk, thanks to flexibility in federal milk labeling requirements. At the request of the industry, the Bureau of Food Safety issued a guidance memo clarifying... Read More.

Complaints about privacy as PA considers hand-marked ballots

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — As many Pennsylvania counties consider adopting new hand-marked ballot voting systems, a persistent criticism is a perceived loss of privacy in polling places when filling them out and scanning them. State lawmakers raised those complaints Wednesday with Gov. Tom Wolf's top... Read More.

Pennsylvania ranks #9 of where people migrate to after 50 or older

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – When you think about retirement, you probably imagine snowbirds... people who fly south to spend their retirement years. However, a new study from SeniorLiving.com says that Pennsylvania ranks in the top 10 states where people migrate to after they are 50 or... Read More.

Cloe Lake in Jefferson County will get funding for dam repairs

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Several lakes throughout Pennsylvania will get state funding to repair hazardous dams, including Cloe Lake in Jefferson County. Governor Tom Wolf announced the release of $23.8 million in funding for a comprehensive, multi-year $43.5 million plan to repair 10 hazardous dams managed... Read More.

Grants available from PLCB to discourage underage drinking

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is now accepting applications for grants to fund programs that discourage and reduce underage and dangerous drinking and promote a message of responsible alcohol consumption by those of legal drinking age. Eligible grant applicants include Pennsylvania... Read More.

DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio and Rep. Cris Dush will run for 25th District State Senate

Tuesday, February 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – As Senator Joe Scarnati recently announced that he will be retiring from the State Senate at the end of this term, two new people have stepped forward to announce their candidacy. State Representative Cris Dush and DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio have... Read More.