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More than 3 million people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in PA

Saturday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The PA Department Of Health says as of April 23, there have been more than 7.7 million COVID-19 vaccinations in PA. More than 3 million people in the state are now fully vaccinated. About 45.3% of the population has received at... Read More.

Repub reps say Wolf admin admits to destroying some medical supplies

Saturday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf administration now admits some medical supplies stored at the state Farm Show Complex have been destroyed as claimed by state lawmakers this week. According to a group of Republican legislators, the Wolf administration originally denies the claims that medical supplies... Read More.

PennDOT: 2020 traffic fatalities second lowest on record

Saturday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that in 2020, statewide traffic deaths increased to 1,129 from the record low of 1,059 in 2019. Last year was the second-lowest number of highway fatalities recorded and overall fatalities continue to trend downward. "Even... Read More.

Keep PA litter free! Officials talk penalties for littering, safety reminders for clean-up events

Saturday, April 24 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – Officials from PennDOT, State Police, and the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful group are urging you not to litter and to help our communities look good! They talked about the penalties for littering, especially within the Litter Enforcement Corridor areas. They also encouraged... Read More.

Today is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, April 24

Saturday, April 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Do you have extra prescription medications you are not longer taking? Make sure they don't fall into the wrong hands. Dispose of them safely by taking them to any of the hundreds of secure drug take-back locations. Although the locations are... Read More.

Persian Gulf War, War on Terrorism Veterans Day legislation passes in State Senate

Wednesday, April 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Legislation sponsored by Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Cris Dush (R-25) that would designate March 6 as Persian Gulf War Veterans Day and October 7 as Global War on Terrorism Veterans Day in the Commonwealth received the unanimous... Read More.

PA Gov. Tom Wolf receives COVID-19 vaccination

Tuesday, April 20 by wcednews

York, PA – Governor Tom Wolf received his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Family First Health Center in downtown York on Monday. Dr. Asceline Go, vice president of Medical Services at Family First Health, administered the vaccine. “I was happy to wait... Read More.

DEP begins 2021 black fly suppression program

Monday, April 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) began its 2021 Black Fly Suppression Program this past week. The program involves aerial and backpack spraying on roughly 1,700 stream miles in 35 counties of the commonwealth. “Black flies are a seasonal pest that... Read More.

Pennsylvania marks 5-year anniversary of medical marijuana in state

Monday, April 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf over the weekend commemorated the five-year anniversary of Act 16 of 2016, better known as the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act, which established the medical marijuana program in the commonwealth. Close to 553,000 patients and caregivers are registered for the... Read More.

Pennsylvania’s March unemployment rate is down to 7.3%

Saturday, April 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for March 2021, and the labor force is continuing to increase. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 7.3 percent in March.... Read More.

More than 3 million people fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in PA

Repub reps say Wolf admin admits to destroying some medical supplies

PennDOT: 2020 traffic fatalities second lowest on record

Keep PA litter free! Officials talk penalties for littering, safety reminders for clean-up events

Today is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, April 24

Persian Gulf War, War on Terrorism Veterans Day legislation passes in State Senate

PA Gov. Tom Wolf receives COVID-19 vaccination

DEP begins 2021 black fly suppression program

Pennsylvania marks 5-year anniversary of medical marijuana in state

Pennsylvania’s March unemployment rate is down to 7.3%

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