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Hot temps and high humidity: Keep your family and pets cool

Wednesday, July 7 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – With the summer temperatures expected to remain nearly 90 degrees today and humidity making it feel more like 100 degrees, know what you need to do to protect yourself and loved ones, including pets, from the heat. Check on loved-ones and neighbors, limit... Read More.

Lawmakers say deadly Philly shooting shows PA needs violence prevention

Wednesday, July 7 by wcednews

Philadelphia – After a deadly shooting over the holiday weekend in Philadelphia, some lawmakers say it's a sign for that our state needs to be more focused on preventing gun violence. On July 4th, about 90 to 100 shots were fired into a crowd gathered... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes bill that would ban “vaccine passport” in PA

Monday, July 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf has vetoed a Republican-led bill that would have banned what they're calling "vaccine passports" and proof of COVID-19 vaccination for places like state-funded universities. Wolf says it was a "misguided and irresponsible" bill that would limit vaccine efficacy for... Read More.

PA grants final two-week extension for license to carry firearm permits

Monday, July 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional two-week extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits that were set to end on March 19, 2020 or later will now end on July 15, 2021. The... Read More.

Mysterious songbird deaths being investigated

Monday, July 5 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Wildlife health experts from the Wildlife Futures Program (WFP) at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) and officials from the Pennsylvania Game Commission are investigating more than 70 general public reports of songbirds that are sick or dying due... Read More.

Firework safety tips heading into summer celebrations

Saturday, July 3 by wcednews

Allentown, PA – As millions of Pennsylvanians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego joined local leaders and the Burn Prevention Network (BPN) in urging residents to take the necessary steps to protect both their loved ones and property. “We say it... Read More.

Possible crowding at state parks this holiday weekend

Saturday, July 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn reminded potential state park visitors to plan ahead for the three-day holiday weekend, which could bring crowded conditions to parks throughout the commonwealth. “DCNR is expecting a busy Fourth of July... Read More.

PA urges safe driving, boating, fireworks over holiday weekend

Friday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner held a media event at the Fort Hunter boat launch urging safe and responsible celebration ahead of the... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs legislation expanding access to medical marijuana

Friday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation that will provide updates to Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act to ensure better access for patients. House Bill 1024 acts on recommendations made by the Department of Health to revise the Medical Marijuana Act, which was signed into... Read More.

BUI: Boating under the influence checkpoints underway

Friday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – During the extended Independence Day weekend and throughout the summer, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) waterways conservation officers (WCO) will be focusing on keeping boaters safe by keeping impaired boaters off the water. From July 2-4, WCOs will participate in Read More.

Hot temps and high humidity: Keep your family and pets cool

Lawmakers say deadly Philly shooting shows PA needs violence prevention

Gov. Wolf vetoes bill that would ban “vaccine passport” in PA

PA grants final two-week extension for license to carry firearm permits

Mysterious songbird deaths being investigated

Firework safety tips heading into summer celebrations

Possible crowding at state parks this holiday weekend

PA urges safe driving, boating, fireworks over holiday weekend

Gov. Wolf signs legislation expanding access to medical marijuana

BUI: Boating under the influence checkpoints underway

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