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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.

Invasive Zebra Mussel found in “moss ball” products sold in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, March 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is joining fish and wildlife agencies nationwide to alert consumers about aquarium products that may be infested with invasive Zebra Mussels. These products, known as "moss balls," are a popular type of living aquarium plant... Read More.

“Near Completers” program could help people few credits shy of college degree

Tuesday, March 9 by wcednews

Schnecksville, PA – A new program could help people who almost got a college degree but are a few credits short. The "Near Completers" program isn't up and running yet, but it's expected to start operating this fall. Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)... Read More.

One year ago, PA saw first presumed positive COVID-19 cases

Monday, March 8 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – One year ago, Pennsylvania had its first presumed positive COVID-19 cases. Gov. Tom Wolf today honored the loss of more than 24,000 Pennsylvanians to the pandemic in the past year and thanked the public for enduring the hardships, caring for one another and... Read More.

State budget meeting starts in PA Senate today

Monday, March 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania state budget meeting starts today in the PA State Senate. There's a change this year for the Senate Appropriations Committee's hearings on Governor Wolf's proposed 2021-22 state budget. In the past, the House and Senate hearings have run concurrently through the... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs 310 pardons; 69 for non-violent marijuana-related offenses

Saturday, March 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf late last week signed 310 pardons, 69 of which were part of the Expedited Review Program for Non-Violent Marijuana-Related Offenses, a program introduced by the Board of Pardons and authorized by Lt. Governor John Fetterman in September 2019... Read More.

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

Invasive Zebra Mussel found in “moss ball” products sold in Pennsylvania

“Near Completers” program could help people few credits shy of college degree

One year ago, PA saw first presumed positive COVID-19 cases

State budget meeting starts in PA Senate today

Gov. Wolf signs 310 pardons; 69 for non-violent marijuana-related offenses

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