State News

Elementary schools can change to 3 feet apart for students, plus some middle/high schools

Wednesday, March 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) announced updated recommendations for K-12 schools on social distancing in classrooms and how to handle COVID-19 cases in school buildings. The Department of Health also announced updated guidance on summer camps, which is... Read More.

Nearly 5 million vaccinations so far, PA ranks 12th in USA for first doses

Tuesday, March 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 29, there were 2,923 additional positive cases of COVID-19, in addition to 7,178 new cases reported for Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 combined, for a three-day total of... Read More.

PA distributing $5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief for Pre-K-12 schools

Tuesday, March 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf today announced that Pennsylvania is expected to receive $4.9 billion in federal relief funds to help Pre-K to 12 schools return students to classroom learning and equitably expand opportunity for students who need it most. The funding, and the state’s... Read More.

State parks can resume group programs starting April 4

Monday, March 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- In line with Governor Tom Wolf’s latest orders intended to prevent the spread and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced an upcoming return of outdoors programming at state parks and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf nominates Veronica Degraffenreid to serve as Secretary of the Commonwealth

Monday, March 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the nomination of Veronica Degraffenreid to serve as the next Secretary of the Commonwealth. Degraffenreid is currently serving as acting secretary of the Department of State. “Veronica Degraffenreid is a nationally respected expert in election administration and the... Read More.

Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day is this Saturday, March 27

Saturday, March 27 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 26) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that a single, statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The start time for this event is 8:00 a.m. "We set aside this special day every year,... Read More.

PA unemployment rate remained at 7.3 percent in February

Saturday, March 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for February 2021. The PA unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.3 percent in February. Pennsylvania unemployment rate is still higher than the United States rate, which was 6.2 percent... Read More.

Insurance industry reassures Pennsylvanians COVID-19 vaccine does not impact life insurance

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman is reassuring Pennsylvanians that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will not impact their ability to purchase life insurance, or their ability to collect on a policy. In response to several concerned consumers contacting the Department, the department and the Insurance... Read More.

PA orders vaccine providers to work alongside Area Agencies on Aging

Friday, March 26 by wcednews

York, PA - The Wolf Administration discussed an amended order signed by Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, indicating that certain vaccine providers must work with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Medical Assistance Managed Care Organizations (MA MCOs) to... Read More.

PA Lottery updates Cash 5 with new Quick Cash instant-win game

Thursday, March 25 by wcednews

Middletown, PA – The Pennsylvania Lottery announced it is revamping its longest- running jackpot game, Cash 5, by launching Cash 5 with Quick Cash. The Cash 5 with Quick Cash game is the same nightly draw game that players have always enjoyed, but now offers a... Read More.