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New interactive PA map aims to help hunters

Saturday, September 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The deer hunters who most consistently fill tags year to year know their woods. They know what food sources are available and where they are, they know the location of whitetail bedding areas, they know the travel routes deer use to go from... Read More.

PA House of Reps fails to override sports veto, but fed judge ruling still allows sports

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives failed to override Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 2787, legislation that would ensure decisions about school sports and spectators can be made at the local level. However, despite this sports decision by Gov. Wolf, some... Read More.

COVID Alert PA voluntary, anonymous contact-tracing app launched in PA

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Wednesday launched the COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app, COVID Alert PA, to help fight the spread of the virus. Available now free to smartphone users as a download... Read More.

Bill to loosen restrictions on bars/restaurants sent to gov, expected to veto

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — A bill to loosen pandemic restrictions on bars and restaurants is on its way to the Pennsylvania governor, who has threatened to veto it. Lawmakers on Wednesday passed the measure, which would end a requirement that customers buy food when they... Read More.

Operation Clear Track: PA reminds you to respect train and stay safe

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Office of State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) are proud to be joining forces with the first responder community throughout the U.S. and Canada today for “Operation Clear Track” — the single largest rail-safety initiative in... Read More.

Fall and winter trout stocking: Extended fishing opportunities in PA

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The summer season may be winding to a close, but some great trout fishing opportunities are about to open on dozens of Pennsylvania waterways this fall and winter. Beginning the week of October 1 and continuing through mid-December, the Pennsylvania Fish and... Read More.

Judge denies Wolf’s request to keep gathering limits in effect

Wednesday, September 23 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA — After the Wolf administration had asked a federal judge to hold off on the decision that gathering limits were unconstitutional, that federal judge says no. That means that, at least for now according to that judge's ruling, there is technically no limit... Read More.

Gov. Wolf vetoes sports bill, Republicans say they will override

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — Gov. Tom Wolf, as he promised earlier this month, has vetoed a coronavirus-related bill that would give a school district or private school sole authority to decide whether and how to conduct sports during the 2020-21 school year. Wolf’s office said it... Read More.

COVID-19 contact tracing app available later this month in PA

Tuesday, September 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Technology connects us to resources and plays a powerful role in our lives. And at no time is technology more important than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvanians listen to our press briefings, gather data from our enhanced statewide and Read More.

PA restaurants may increase to 50 percent capacity starting today

Monday, September 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Pennsylvania restaurants will be allowed to seat more patrons inside after Gov. Wolf relaxed some regulations. Restaurants may increase indoor occupancy from 25% to 50% of capacity starting Sept. 21. Restaurant owners will have to fill out self-certification forms first. In another new... Read More.