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Tips for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As both temperatures and motorcycle traffic on commonwealth roadways are on the rise, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) join agencies throughout the nation in recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. "As more and more people enjoy the... Read More.

44.1 percent of PA adults are fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Monday, May 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The PA Department Of Health says now there have been more than 9.1 million vaccinations given so far in Pennsylvania, but there is still a long way to go before the goal of 70 percent of Pennsylvanian adults become fully vaccinated. 51.9... Read More.

Share your history preservation success stories

Saturday, May 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is celebrating National Historic Preservation Month throughout May and asking Pennsylvanians to share their communities’ “Preservation Success Stories.” National Historic Preservation Month was started in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to draw... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs 14th renewal of opioid disaster declaration

Saturday, May 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed the 14th renewal on Friday of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the opioid and heroin epidemic. This declaration was the first of its kind for a public health emergency... Read More.

Gov. Wolf visits Penn State to encourage students to get vaccinated

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf on Wednesday visited Penn State University (PSU) to discuss COVID-19 vaccine efforts and encourage students to get vaccinated before summer break. “Pennsylvania’s vaccine rollout is moving at a fast pace now that supply has increased and all Pennsylvanians over... Read More.

PA House of Reps advances many new bills, including unemployment work search

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA House of Reps had a voting session recently and advanced a number of new bills, including making it easier to share missing persons info and also a bill to restore work search requirements for Pennsylvanians receiving unemployment compensation. Keep reading... Read More.

Rep. Borowicz proposes no sales tax on firearms and ammunition

Thursday, May 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A state representative is proposing to eliminate sales tax and additional ATF and local taxes on firearms and ammunition. To be clear, this is only just a memo at this point... Rep. Borowicz is still only seeking out support for this legislation,... Read More.

PA will lift mitigation orders on Memorial Day, masks remain until 70 percent vaccinated

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf administration, in coordination with the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force, announced Tuesday that mitigation orders except masking will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 AM. The current order requiring Pennsylvanians to wear masks will be lifted when... Read More.

Dept of Education thanks educators for an extraordinary year

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - After a year of overcoming challenges and going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is celebrating teachers across the state for their dedication to ensure every student has the tools to reach their full potential. “There... Read More.

Turkey hunters reminded to carry tags, report harvests

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Every Pennsylvania spring turkey hunter wants to attach their tag to the leg of a big gobbler, but to do so, all need to be sure they have their licenses with them while hunting. Hunters in every season must carry their valid general... Read More.

Tips for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

44.1 percent of PA adults are fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Share your history preservation success stories

Gov. Wolf signs 14th renewal of opioid disaster declaration

Gov. Wolf visits Penn State to encourage students to get vaccinated

PA House of Reps advances many new bills, including unemployment work search

Rep. Borowicz proposes no sales tax on firearms and ammunition

PA will lift mitigation orders on Memorial Day, masks remain until 70 percent vaccinated

Dept of Education thanks educators for an extraordinary year

Turkey hunters reminded to carry tags, report harvests

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