State News

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.

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.

PA kicks off holidays with annual Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony

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

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

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

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

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

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