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Gov. Wolf: teacher and school staff vaccinations ahead of schedule

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Doylestown, PA - Approximately two weeks after Governor Tom Wolf and the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the voluntary single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine would be administered to Pre-K to 12 educators and school staff, the special initiative is ahead of schedule and proven... Read More.

Dept of Education to study pandemic’s impact on learning and teaching

Monday, March 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) will use a nearly $1 million federal grant to study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 students across Pennsylvania and recommend educational strategies to help students and schools move forward. “Our school communities and families... Read More.

PA extends personal income tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021

Saturday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The Department of Revenue announced the deadline for taxpayers to file their 2020 Pennsylvania personal income tax returns and make final 2020 income tax payments is extended to May 17, 2021. This means taxpayers will have an additional month to file from... Read More.

Expiration for permit to carry firearms extended until June 30

Saturday, March 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits expiring on March 19, 2020, or later are now valid through June 30, 2021. The previous extension was... Read More.

Pennsylvania now outpacing many states in vaccine delivery

Friday, March 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam detailed the state’s vaccination rollout progress as the process accelerates and Pennsylvania outperforms its peer states. “The pace of vaccinations in Pennsylvania is accelerating each day,” Gov. Wolf said. “We have made... Read More.

PennDOT wants feedback on winter services

Friday, March 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT wants to know how well you felt state-owned roadways were maintained this winter. They're asking you to take an anonymous, 5-minute survey by April 6. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking the public's feedback on winter services through an... Read More.

More than 3.9 million vaccine doses given in Pennsylvania

Friday, March 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 18, that there were 3,126 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 976,847. There are 1,500 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 284 patients are in the... Read More.

Although PA COVID-19 cases decreasing, Clearfield County remains in substantial threat level

Thursday, March 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – While COVID-19 case counts in our state continue to decline, percent positivity decreases, and more and more Pennsylvanians are vaccinated, we still are reporting thousands of cases a day and that is still concerning. While Clarion, Elk, and Jefferson Counties are now... Read More.

Sen. Langerholc advances bill to stop PennDOT bridge tolls and more

Thursday, March 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), advanced legislation today to reform the Public-Private Transportation Partnership (P3) statute and to void the PennDOT Pathways Major Bridge P3 Initiative. “I support critical infrastructure improvements to improve safety, mobility and... Read More.

PA plans to have all Phase 1A vaccine appointments scheduled by March 31

Wednesday, March 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam signed an updated order making March 31 the date by which all vaccine providers should have Phase 1A-eligible Pennsylvanians’ vaccine appointments scheduled. The amended order also requires providers to make appointments with patients outside of... Read More.

Gov. Wolf: teacher and school staff vaccinations ahead of schedule

Dept of Education to study pandemic’s impact on learning and teaching

PA extends personal income tax filing deadline to May 17, 2021

Expiration for permit to carry firearms extended until June 30

Pennsylvania now outpacing many states in vaccine delivery

PennDOT wants feedback on winter services

More than 3.9 million vaccine doses given in Pennsylvania

Although PA COVID-19 cases decreasing, Clearfield County remains in substantial threat level

Sen. Langerholc advances bill to stop PennDOT bridge tolls and more

PA plans to have all Phase 1A vaccine appointments scheduled by March 31

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