State News

Pennsylvania sees another big monthly drop in jobless rate

Saturday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Unemployment rates are falling in Pennsylvania as more people go back to work. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate began to look like the rest of the nation’s in September, taking another steep drop from its post-pandemic high. State figures released Friday said Pennsylvania’s unemployment... Read More.

Deadline looms to defuse Pennsylvania’s budget time bomb

Saturday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Legislature and governor are facing a deadline at the end of November to finish the state's partial budget and plug a multibillion-dollar funding hole. The budget that Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf signed in May was incomplete by design. It was passed... Read More.

PA health officials prepare for possible fall resurgence of COVID-19

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (Oct. 14, 2020) – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine highlighted the work under way to prepare Pennsylvania for a fall resurgence in COVID-19 cases, and to make sure all Pennsylvanians are as protected as possible from both COVID-19 and influenza. “We have... Read More.

Dept of Banking offers free financial merit badges for Girl Scouts

Friday, October 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) announced it will be partnering with Girls Scouts in the Heart of PA (GSHPA) to provide a series of educational sessions that teach core financial principles and help girl scouts pursuing a variety... Read More.

Clearfield Borough Police: stolen envelope of money, storm door against building

Thursday, October 15 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield Borough Police responded to some incidents over the past few days. 1. Police responded to a report of harassment at a residence on East Locust Street. According to the female, her husband was harassing and threatening her. Contact was made with... Read More.

GOP calls for rep to resign after encouraging young son to smoke, swear

Saturday, October 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP News) — Republican leaders in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives are calling for one of their members to resign after a newspaper disclosed the existence of videos in which he encourages his 5-year-old son to draw from a cigar and use profane... Read More.

PA reports highest number of daily COVID-19 infections in five months

Friday, October 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP News) - Pennsylvania is reporting its highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in more than five months. The Department of Health said Thursday that another 1,376 people tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. It was the second consecutive day that new... Read More.

Are you registered to vote? Deadline is Monday, Oct. 19 to register

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As the voter registration deadline approaches for the Nov. 3 presidential election, Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar urged Pennsylvanians to check their voter registration status at votesPA.com. "Now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote, and your registration... Read More.

PennDOT preparing for winter, how drivers can prepare as well

Thursday, October 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With the winter season approaching, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is highlighting winter-service preparations and how the public should also get ready for the season. "We've been preparing for this winter since the last one ended, and we need the public's help... Read More.

Gathering limits softened to allow more people at events in PA

Wednesday, October 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - As Pennsylvanians continue to do their part by adopting healthy behaviors to combat the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine amended existing COVID-19 orders to allow for adjusted capacity to gathering limits while keeping... Read More.