State News

Wolf admin welcomes kids back to school, advises vaccines

Tuesday, August 24 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE) and Health (DOH) are welcoming students across the commonwealth back to school, reminding parents to ensure their children’s immunizations are up to date and reminding schools about newly available public health safety initiatives. “It is essential that... Read More.

PA-Task Force 1 providing assistance for Tropical Storm Henri

Tuesday, August 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that 16 members of Pennsylvania-Task Force 1 (PA-TF1) have arrived in Connecticut to assist with Tropical Storm Henri water rescue efforts in New England. “I’m proud that Pennsylvanians have stepped up to assist with any water rescue efforts... Read More.

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Drops For Fifth Consecutive Month To 6.6 Percent In July

Saturday, August 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania's unemployment rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive month, falling to 6.6 percent in July. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its employment situation report for July 2021. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point over... Read More.

$20 million in pandemic relief available to salon industry

Saturday, August 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that $20 million is available to help image and hair care professionals recover from the pandemic. The pandemic relief from American Rescue Plan funding was announced during a press conference in Philadelphia, where Department of Community and Economic... Read More.

Department Of Health stresses statewide need for blood donations

Friday, August 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson and officials from five major blood banks across the state today highlighted the importance of donating blood, as the number of volunteers who regularly donate blood has dramatically decreased due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders... Read More.

Prevalence of ticks in PA is high, take steps to prevent bites

Friday, August 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Pennsylvania Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today met at Boyd Big Tree Preserve to discuss the high prevalence of ticks... Read More.

$600K in volunteer fire assistance grants awarded to 109 departments

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania has awarded $602,306 in grants to help our state’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. The grants were awarded to qualifying local firefighting forces in rural areas and communities with fewer than 10,000 people. The funding may be used for training and... Read More.

270 state-owned vehicles available for purchase at PA’s August 24 auction

Thursday, August 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Individuals interested in purchasing a quality used government vehicle will have the opportunity to do so as 270 vehicles will be up for public purchase at the Commonwealth's August Auction on Tuesday, August 24 at the Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania building near... Read More.

Game Commission: No evidence deer can spread COVID-19 to humans

Wednesday, August 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission responded to recent reports about the connection between COVID-19 and deer, pointing out there’s no evidence deer can spread the virus to humans or that humans are at risk of contracting the virus from consuming venison. As always,... Read More.

Pennsylvanians reminded to monitor weather, watch for heavy rain