State News

Dems ask that maskless representatives be sworn in after everyone else

Saturday, December 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP News) — A group of Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives wants their adamantly maskless Republican colleagues to be sworn in next month after everyone else, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The 203 state representatives will take the oath... Read More.

PA Farmland Preservation Program ends year with 177 farms, 14,727 acres preserved

Saturday, December 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania safeguarded 2,710 acres on 32 farms in 17 counties through the state’s nation-leading Farmland Preservation Program. In 2020, the state board, in collaboration with county boards, preserved 177 farms and 14,727 acres of farmland across the commonwealth. The director and staff... Read More.

NEW COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS: Indoor dining suspended, gatherings limited until Jan. 4

Friday, December 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf put out new restrictions to slow the spread of the ongoing surge of COVID-19 in the state. Starting this Saturday, Dec. 12 and lasting until Jan. 4 at 8 a.m. (about three weeks), the following rules are in place... Read More.

PA Governor Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19

Thursday, December 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP News) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. The second-term Democrat said Wednesday a routine test detected the coronavirus. Wolf says he has no symptoms and is feeling well. Wolf’s spouse, Frances Wolf, has been... Read More.

2021 PA Farm Show butter sculpture cancelled amid COVID-19 resurgence

Thursday, December 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced the cancellation of the annual butter sculpture, originally scheduled to be among virtual features in the 2021 Farm Show. “Pennsylvania is experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases with higher daily case counts than we saw in... Read More.

PA kicks off holidays with annual Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony

Wednesday, December 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With Pennsylvanians urged to stay home for the holidays, Governor Tom Wolf released photos and video celebrating the lighting of the 2020 Capitol Christmas Tree on the front steps of the state Capitol Building. “Today we celebrate the lighting of Pennsylvania’s Capitol... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 10,170 new positive cases in PA, 5,421 hospitalized statewide

Wednesday, December 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 8, that there were 10,170 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 436,614. There are 5,421 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 1,115 patients are in the... Read More.

PA urging residents to protect healthcare workers as COVID-19 cases continue to surge

Tuesday, December 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As the fall surge of COVID-19 cases continues to surpass record highs nearly every day and the state’s health care systems move precariously close to being overwhelmed, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today sounded the alarm... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: Another record high daily case number, 12,884 on Saturday

Monday, December 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 5, that there were 12,884 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 411,484. This is the highest daily increase of COVID-19 cases. There are 5,230 individuals hospitalized with... Read More.

PA Department Of Health changes COVID-19 quarantine guidance to 10 days

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Health notified health care providers that, effective immediately, it has aligned its quarantine guidance for people exposed to COVID-19 with the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced earlier this week that provides... Read More.