State News

DCNR cancels all organized in-person events, programs in state parks

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department has canceled all in-person events and programs organized by its staff and volunteers in all state parks and forests, beginning Sunday, December 6. “Safety of all our... Read More.

PennDOT extends expiration dates on commercial driver licenses

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The following products’ expiration dates will be extended: The expiration date... Read More.

Support and help for anxiety, loneliness, stress during holidays

Saturday, December 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration shared resources for people struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, isolation, and other stressors this holiday season. The holidays can be both a time of joy and a period of stress for people, and people who are more likely... Read More.

More COVID-19 testing sites available in PA, do not need symptoms for test

Wednesday, December 2 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - More testing facilities are available throughout the state, and you can get tested at these sites without having symptoms of COVID-19. Governor Tom Wolf and Director of Testing and Contact Tracing Michael Huff today announced the extension of the Department of Health’s contract... Read More.

PA offers new opportunities for cosmetology and barber students

Wednesday, December 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Departments of State and Education announced that they are launching a pilot program to provide additional opportunities for students in cosmetology and barber Career and Technical Center (CTC) programs to earn educational hours and practical experience. The pilot also will allow CTC... Read More.

Kids as young as 13 can use COVID AlertPA app with guardian’s permission

Tuesday, December 1 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s coronavirus exposure notification app can now be used by mobile phone users as young as 13 as health officials work to stop the virus’ spread in schools. The app, named COVID AlertPa, had been limited to people 18 and over.... Read More.

Wolf vetoes bill that would have made it harder to sue schools

Tuesday, December 1 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s governor is rejecting a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related claims. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed the measure Monday. Wolf argues its liability protections were so broad the... Read More.

CARES Act dairy program gives $7.6 million in relief to 1,550 PA dairy farmers

Monday, November 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that the CARES Act-funded Dairy Indemnity Program has distributed $7.6 million in direct relief payments to 1,550 dairy farmers in the commonwealth. Any dairy farmer who experienced losses due to discarded or displaced milk during the... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 4,087 hospitalized in PA, 877 in ICU

Saturday, November 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., November 27, that there were 7,360 new cases, in addition to 8,425 new cases reported Thursday, November 26 for a two-day total of 15,785 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide... Read More.

For first time in PA, deer hunters have Saturday-Sunday opening weekend

Saturday, November 28 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania’s upcoming firearms deer season will start with a bang. For the first time in the Game Commission’s history, deer hunters will have a Saturday-Sunday opening weekend. Hunters in 10 Wildlife Management Units also will have concurrent antlered/antlerless hunting throughout the 14-day firearms... Read More.

DCNR cancels all organized in-person events, programs in state parks

PennDOT extends expiration dates on commercial driver licenses

Support and help for anxiety, loneliness, stress during holidays

More COVID-19 testing sites available in PA, do not need symptoms for test

PA offers new opportunities for cosmetology and barber students

Kids as young as 13 can use COVID AlertPA app with guardian’s permission

Wolf vetoes bill that would have made it harder to sue schools

CARES Act dairy program gives $7.6 million in relief to 1,550 PA dairy farmers

COVID-19 Update: 4,087 hospitalized in PA, 877 in ICU

For first time in PA, deer hunters have Saturday-Sunday opening weekend

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