State News

2025 Property Tax and Rebate Program Open

Thursday, January 22 by wcednews

UNDATED - You can now apply for the 2025 Pennsylvania Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program. If you are over 65 years-old, over 50 and widowed, or over 18 and disabled, paid rent or property taxes and earn up to $48,110 dollars a year you... Read More.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Shutting Down

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

PITTSBURGH - The owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspaper announced Wednesday that they will be closing down in May. Block Communications Inc. stated that due to financial losses, losing over $350 million dollars over the past 20 years, and labor constraints they will print their... Read More.

Shapiro Soon Becoming Highest-Paid Governor

Friday, January 2 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – According to a federal report, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will soon become the highest-paid governor in the United States. During 2026, and after a 3.3% cost of living adjustment, Shapiro will be pulling in more than $253,000. Shapiro's annual pay will exceed... Read More.

Gas Prices Continue to Drop

Wednesday, December 31 by wcednews

UNDATED – The average per-gallon price of gasoline in Pennsylvania is down another four cents during the past week, and now averages $3.05 across the Commonwealth. According to the GasBuddy survey of more than 5,000 stations statewide, prices are more than 17 cents lower... Read More.

PennDOT License and Photo Centers Closed New Year’s Day

Wednesday, December 31 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announces that all driver license and photo centers will be closed Thursday, January 1st, as the New Year’s holiday is observed. You may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT's... Read More.

PA Farm Show Begins January 10

Monday, December 29 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Farm Show gets started in just a dozen days. Pennsylvania's Farm Show is the country’s largest indoor agricultural exposition, and it kicks off Saturday, January 10th, in Harrisburg. The show's theme this year is “Growing a Nation.” The theme is... Read More.

Fatal Henderson Township Fire Update

Friday, November 21 by wcednews

HENDERSON TOWNSHIP - More information is available in a deadly Henderson Township fire earlier in the week. We previously reported that first responders were dispatched to a fully engulfed house fire that was quickly spreading on Desire Road at around 7pm Monday night. We have... Read More.

Armanini Comments on State Budget Passing

Monday, November 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - After months of stalemate, Pennsylvania’s newly approved state budget has opened the door for economic growth, according to State Representative Mike Armanini. He says that the biggest win in this budget is getting off of RGGI, the regional greenhouse gas initiative, potentially saving... Read More.

Working Family Child Care

Friday, October 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - A bill has passed the house that will improve your child care while at work. House Bill 1108 will, if enacted, allow families to earn more money while not losing access to child care. Since passing the house, the bill has moved to the... Read More.

PennDOT Closed for Columbus Day Weekend

Thursday, October 9 by wcednews

UNDATED - PennDOT offices will be closed for Columbus Day Weekend. All Drivers License and Photo Centers will close this Saturday, October 11th through Monday the 13th. All online services will be available if needed.