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After challenge by Republicans, Democrat Jim Brewster takes seat in PA Senate

Wednesday, January 13 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans who control Pennsylvania’s state Senate say they'll stop blocking a Democrat from taking his seat in the chamber. The change of heart came Tuesday after Jim Brewster's unsuccessful Republican challenger lost another bid in court Tuesday to overturn the results... Read More.

Phase 1B of vaccination plan likely to start soon in PA, while vaccines still happening for Phase 1A

Tuesday, January 12 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania will soon begin vaccinating people 75 years and older and “essential workers” like police officers, grocery store clerks and teachers. That’s according to the state health secretary. Dr. Rachel Levine said Monday that the state remains focused on giving the... Read More.

Remove state officials from higher COVID-19 vaccine priority, urges Rep. Benninghoff

Tuesday, January 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) sent a letter to Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Gov. Tom Wolf asking that members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, statewide elected officials, and appointed state officials be removed from Phase... Read More.

Extra $300 in unemployment payment will begin in PA

Tuesday, January 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that thousands of Pennsylvanians will begin receiving an extra $300 per week in unemployment payments starting this week. The extension of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program is... Read More.

Pennsylvania updates plans for vaccine phases, gives new info about distribution

Monday, January 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced the fourth version of the plan, detailing the updates and how the state is working to ensure safe, swift implementation. The commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan was designed to be fluid... Read More.

51 new cadets graduate from PA State Police Academy

Monday, January 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 51 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 160th graduating cadet class. In accordance with... Read More.

Drought watch/warnings lifted for 20 PA counties; Clearfield County remains on watch

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – After a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) lifted drought watch or warning for 20 counties, returning them to normal status. Three counties remain on drought watch. Drought watch or warning has been lifted... Read More.

2021 PA Farm Show goes all-virtual, with many ways to still experience the show

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Days away from the opening of the first-ever virtual Pennsylvania Farm Show, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding highlighted the various ways to experience the 105th show. “In a normal year, we bring half a-million people into our home in Harrisburg to experience Pennsylvania agriculture,”... Read More.

PA National Guard activated to D.C. through Jan. 20 Presidential Inauguration

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Approximately 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members have been activated to support the District of Columbia (D.C.) National Guard and local civilian authorities through the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in our nation’s capital. “The unprecedented and disturbing events yesterday in our nation’s... Read More.

Agency on Aging senior centers receive nearly $5,000 each in PA Lottery funding

Saturday, January 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging announced it has awarded $2 million in grants equally among 405 Area Agency on Aging-affiliated Senior Community Centers, including those in our area. Each eligible center will receive nearly $5,000 in funding, provided by the Pennsylvania... Read More.

After challenge by Republicans, Democrat Jim Brewster takes seat in PA Senate

Phase 1B of vaccination plan likely to start soon in PA, while vaccines still happening for Phase 1A

Remove state officials from higher COVID-19 vaccine priority, urges Rep. Benninghoff

Extra $300 in unemployment payment will begin in PA

Pennsylvania updates plans for vaccine phases, gives new info about distribution

51 new cadets graduate from PA State Police Academy

Drought watch/warnings lifted for 20 PA counties; Clearfield County remains on watch

2021 PA Farm Show goes all-virtual, with many ways to still experience the show

PA National Guard activated to D.C. through Jan. 20 Presidential Inauguration

Agency on Aging senior centers receive nearly $5,000 each in PA Lottery funding

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