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Effective April 4, gathering limits increase, fewer restrictions on restaurants and businesses

Tuesday, March 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As COVID-19 cases have declined and vaccination rates are climbing, Governor Tom Wolf today announced the lifting of some targeted restrictions on restaurants and other businesses, as well as increased gathering limits. Effective April 4, restaurants may resume bar service; alcohol service... Read More.

Pennsylvania hopeful for all Phase 1A first appointments by end of March

Monday, March 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and members of the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced another bi-partisan effort to complete COVID phase 1A vaccinations first, set up mass vaccination clinics with regionally supplied plans to inform allocations, and vaccinate frontline workers. “The efforts of the... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate at 7.3 percent in January, slight increase from December

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for January 2021, with a slight increase over the unemployment rate for December. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage points over the month to 7.3 percent in January. The... Read More.

All State Police youth camps, including Camp Cadet, cancelled for 2021

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Our local Camp Cadet Troop C program through the State Police had already made an announcement in January that their summer camp would be cancelled for 2021, but now the entire Pennsylvania State Police have decided the same. There will be no... Read More.

Thompson, Delgado introduce Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Washington, D.C. — Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Congressman Antonio Delgado(NY-19) have introduced a bill to allow for unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021highlights the many benefits milk... Read More.

PA approves $2 million for 29 student research projects to support manufacturing innovation

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania has approved nearly $2 million in grants through the Manufacturing PA initiative to 29 student research projects that will help advance innovation in several sectors of manufacturing, from advanced medical, to waste sustainability, to artificial intelligence. “Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry continues to... Read More.

House approves $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, Biden to sign by Friday

Thursday, March 11 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The House gave its final approval for a COVID-19 bill to provide $1,400-per-person stimulus payments for individuals earning under $80,000 and couples earning under $160,000. It includes a child care tax credit that would take 5 million children out of poverty. In addition... Read More.

23 new state historical markers approved

Thursday, March 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Chinese Workers in Beaver Falls, the first large workforce of Chinese in Pennsylvania; Dr. James Oscar Cooper, a founder of one of America’s first Black fraternities; Ephrata Female Composers, three women of a religious society who were among the first American women... Read More.

Discounted fishing licenses available for non-residents attending PA universities

Wednesday, March 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (March 9) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is excited to announce the availability of a new, discounted fishing license for non-resident students attending Pennsylvania universities. This special license is available to all non-resident students who currently attend an accredited institution of... Read More.

Nearly 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in PA so far; percent positivity decreases to 5.7 percent

Tuesday, March 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 8, there were 1,658 additional positive cases of COVID-19, in addition to 1,518 new cases reported Sunday, March 7, for a two-day total of 3,176 additional positive cases of COVID-19,... Read More.

Effective April 4, gathering limits increase, fewer restrictions on restaurants and businesses

Pennsylvania hopeful for all Phase 1A first appointments by end of March

PA’s unemployment rate at 7.3 percent in January, slight increase from December

All State Police youth camps, including Camp Cadet, cancelled for 2021

Thompson, Delgado introduce Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021

PA approves $2 million for 29 student research projects to support manufacturing innovation

House approves $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, Biden to sign by Friday

23 new state historical markers approved

Discounted fishing licenses available for non-residents attending PA universities

Nearly 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in PA so far; percent positivity decreases to 5.7 percent

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