State News

Holiday season great time to support PA’s military heroes

Saturday, November 28 by wcednews

ANNVILLE, PA - In the spirit of the holiday season, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) reminds Pennsylvanians that this is a great time to give to programs that support the commonwealth’s nearly 800,000 veterans, active military and their families. “As we approach the... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs third renewal of PA COVID-19 disaster declaration

Friday, November 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Tuesday, Governor Tom Wolf signed a third renewal of his 90-day Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic. The first proclamation was signed on March 6, following the announcement of the first two presumptive positive cases of... Read More.

Pennsylvania starts using Wireless Emergency Alert system for COVID-19 messaging

Friday, November 27 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - If you got a notification on your phone over the holiday, warning you about COVID-19 risks... you're not alone. If you have a cell phone number registered in Pennsylvania, you likely received an alert. It's part of the national Wireless Emergency Alert system... Read More.

Banks, liquor stores, PennDOT centers closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Banks, liquor stores, and PennDOT driver's license and photo centers will all be closed statewide for Thanksgiving. The US mail will also not be delivered that day. Schools have all gone on Thanksgiving break for the four-day weekend, and many have decided to... Read More.

COVID-19: If you test positive, please follow through with contact tracing

Thursday, November 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Michael Huff, Director of Testing and Contact Tracing for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, presented an update on the commonwealth’s COVID-19 testing and contact tracing efforts, emphasizing the need to prioritize case investigations and for those who test positive to participate in... Read More.

PA updates travel order to clarify requirements

Thursday, November 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today updated the travel order issued on November 17, to clarify testing and quarantine requirements for people entering the commonwealth or returning home. “This update keeps in place the need for people visiting and returning to Pennsylvania... Read More.

New Covid restrictions for PA, including schools, gathering, alcohol

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP, Associated Press) — Last call for Pennsylvania bars will be at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving eve to cut COVID-19 transmission during what is normally a night of heavy public drinking. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf made the announcement Monday and imposed new crowd... Read More.

Department of Corrections honoring prison medical and dental workers

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Corrections (DOC) officials are highlighting a different employee group for their work to support the department, its mission and the inmates at the state's 24 state correctional facilities, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic. This past week officials recognized medical... Read More.

PennDOT wants your ideas on how to increase repair funding

Tuesday, November 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As part of its ongoing work to explore sustainable transportation options, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is requesting public feedback for the PennDOT Pathways Program. Information is accessible at www.penndot.gov/funding and feedback will be accepted through December 17, 2020. "A... Read More.

$11M budget with no new taxes passed to finish end of PA fiscal year

Monday, November 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - An $11 billion spending package to finish out the rest of the fiscal year passed in PA's legislature, with no new taxes. *** Pennsylvania State Senate Democrats response: Harrisburg, PA - An $11 billion no-new-taxes spending package won passage in a Friday night session... Read More.

Holiday season great time to support PA’s military heroes

Gov. Wolf signs third renewal of PA COVID-19 disaster declaration

Pennsylvania starts using Wireless Emergency Alert system for COVID-19 messaging

Banks, liquor stores, PennDOT centers closed for Thanksgiving

COVID-19: If you test positive, please follow through with contact tracing

PA updates travel order to clarify requirements

New Covid restrictions for PA, including schools, gathering, alcohol

Department of Corrections honoring prison medical and dental workers

PennDOT wants your ideas on how to increase repair funding

$11M budget with no new taxes passed to finish end of PA fiscal year

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