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PA officials remind how to prepare for and respond to emergencies

Monday, January 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego, alongside Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director, Randy Padfield and officials from West Hanover Township Fire Department are encouraging local leaders, first responders, businesses and residents to learn more about the concept of Community Risk Reduction (CRR)... Read More.

PA House Speaker Mike Turzai to retire after three terms

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) - Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai will not run for reelection in a critical year when Democrats are aiming to take control of the chamber. The Republican speaker made the announcement Thursday at his office in his suburban Pittsburgh district. Turzai became... Read More.

Former Steeler Antonio Brown to appear before Florida judge

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

Broward County, FL - NFL free agent Antonio Brown is expected to appear before a Florida judge in bond court after a night behind bars. Brown turned himself in late Thursday night at the Broward County Jail. His lawyer said Brown is innocent of the charges,... Read More.

Philadelphia mayor: Mummers Parade “in jeopardy” for repeated blackface

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has warned residents he will end the city's annual Mummers Parade if organizers don't curtail participants' inappropriate behavior, including blackface. Kenney's spokesperson says the mayor sent a letter Tuesday to the organizers of the four Mummers divisions... Read More.

Jefferson and Indiana County fire/ambulance companies awarded $267,970 in state funding

Friday, January 24 by wcednews

Brookville, PA - Fire and ambulance companies in Jefferson and Indiana Counties will get thousands of dollars in funding for each company via the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that 23 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana... Read More.

Rep. Matt Gabler says 2020 will be his final year in State House

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) is announcing that 2020 will be his final year in the State House. With just under a year remaining in the current legislative session, Gabler is informing his constituents that he will not seek to serve... Read More.

Philly Flyers mascot Gritty allegedly punches child

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) — Police say Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot. Chris Greenwell and his son Brandon met Gritty at an event for season ticket holders on Nov. 19. Brandon patted Gritty on the... Read More.

Auditor General tours PA tech schools that offer hands-on skills

Wednesday, January 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale toured the Dauphin County Technical School and met with students to discuss how skilled trades and technical schools can offer students a direct path to a solid career. “Not every student looking for a solid career wants to... Read More.

$1 million in grants given to 36 PA colleges to combat sexual assault

Tuesday, January 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State and national leaders of the “It’s On Us” initiative joined Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera recently to announce nearly $1 million in grants from to combat campus sexual assault at 36 colleges and universities. Governor Tom Wolf says he... Read More.

Pittsburgh named in top 10 human trafficking cities, Reps work to combat the crime

Tuesday, January 21 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh was recently named one of the top ten cities in the United States for human trafficking, and the House of Representatives is working on a package of bills that would strengthen current laws against human trafficking, give victims better ability... Read More.

PA officials remind how to prepare for and respond to emergencies

PA House Speaker Mike Turzai to retire after three terms

Former Steeler Antonio Brown to appear before Florida judge

Philadelphia mayor: Mummers Parade “in jeopardy” for repeated blackface

Jefferson and Indiana County fire/ambulance companies awarded $267,970 in state funding

Rep. Matt Gabler says 2020 will be his final year in State House

Philly Flyers mascot Gritty allegedly punches child

Auditor General tours PA tech schools that offer hands-on skills

$1 million in grants given to 36 PA colleges to combat sexual assault

Pittsburgh named in top 10 human trafficking cities, Reps work to combat the crime

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