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School mask mandate in PA expected to end in January, says Gov. Wolf

Tuesday, November 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A date is on the horizon for when schools will be able to make their own decisions regarding masks... January 17, 2022. Governor Tom Wolf announced the intention to return the commonwealth’s K-12 school mask requirement to local leaders on Jan. 17. Once the... Read More.

Gov. Wolf applauds CDC approval of COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania officials are applauding the CDC's approval of the pediatric Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 through 11. They say that vaccine providers in PA are ready to administer shots as soon as possible. With parental consent, children ages 5 through 11... Read More.

Gov. Wolf: State insurance exchange now open 2022 health care coverage

Wednesday, November 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the start of November begins the 2022 Open Enrollment Period for health care coverage through Pennie, Pennsylvania’s state-based health insurance marketplace. “Pennie is the one-stop shop for Pennsylvanians’ health care needs,” Gov. Wolf said. “With Pennie, Pennsylvanians have... Read More.

Wear it! Mandatory life jacket requirement November-April

Tuesday, November 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With vibrant, changing foliage as a colorful backdrop to any adventure during the fall season, the lure of a relaxing paddle along a scenic river, stream, or lake is hard to resist. To ensure boaters return home safely, the Pennsylvania Fish... Read More.

Department of State urges voters to know their rights at the polls

Saturday, October 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid encouraged Pennsylvanians to educate themselves about their rights before they vote in person on November 2. "Voters have the right to vote at the polls on Election Day without harassment or intimidation," Secretary Degraffenreid said. "They can find a wealth of information about their... Read More.

Deer crossing roads more frequently, causing crashes

Saturday, October 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight-saving time soon to put more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert. Deer become more active in autumn with... Read More.

High school juniors encouraged to apply for Governor’s School For The Sciences

Saturday, October 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Noe Ortega announced that applications are open for the 2022 Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences (PGSS) at Carnegie Mellon University and encouraged eligible students to apply. “The Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences is a great... Read More.

Fall turkey season begins this Saturday

Thursday, October 28 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania’s fall turkey season kicks off Saturday, Oct. 30 in 19 of Pennsylvania’s 23 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs), and there’s reason for hunters to be excited. Turkey reproduction was well above average this past summer, translating to above average fall flock sizes that... Read More.

PA approves statewide opening day of trout season for 2022

Wednesday, October 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – During its quarterly business meeting held in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) established a single, statewide Opening Day of Trout Season that will occur annually on the first Saturday in April beginning in 2022. Under this change, which will result... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate down to 6.2 percent in September

Wednesday, October 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for September 2021. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 6.2 percent in September. The U.S. rate fell four-tenths of a percentage... Read More.

School mask mandate in PA expected to end in January, says Gov. Wolf

Gov. Wolf applauds CDC approval of COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11

Gov. Wolf: State insurance exchange now open 2022 health care coverage

Wear it! Mandatory life jacket requirement November-April

Department of State urges voters to know their rights at the polls

Deer crossing roads more frequently, causing crashes

High school juniors encouraged to apply for Governor’s School For The Sciences

Fall turkey season begins this Saturday

PA approves statewide opening day of trout season for 2022

PA’s unemployment rate down to 6.2 percent in September

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