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PennDOT issues travel restrictions for Christmas Eve, ahead of winter weather

Thursday, December 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In anticipation of winter storm conditions, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel during the storm and are anticipating that restrictions on trucks and other vehicles will be imposed on certain roadways around the state,... Read More.

NORAD Santa Tracker: Where is Santa now?

Thursday, December 24 by wcednews

Colorado Springs, CO – Even during a global pandemic, NORAD will still be tracking Santa Claus on his flight around the world on Christmas Eve! The program, run by the same government agency that keeps US and Canada airspace safe, uses its superior technology to... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 6,151 remain hospitalized with virus, 1,236 in ICU

Thursday, December 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., December 23, that there were 9,605 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 581,156. There are 6,151 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, double the peak in the spring. Of that... Read More.

PA transfers $145 million in funds to support businesses affected by COVID-19

Thursday, December 24 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's governor wants to use $145 million in a worker’s compensation fund to help businesses cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's proposal would require a vote from the Republican-majority Legislature to appropriate the money, and there has been... Read More.

As more packages delivered, porch theft is at an all-time high

Wednesday, December 23 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - With more people shopping online this year, you yourself likely have had some of those familiar cardboard boxes get delivered to your porch. But beware... porch pirates are having the best holiday ever. The number of packages stolen from homes is at an... Read More.

Pennsylvania State Police looking for donations of horses for mounted patrol unit

Wednesday, December 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police is asking the community for donations of horses to support its mounted patrol unit. The department maintains a stable at its training academy in Hershey and relies on donations to fill a complement of 28 horses. The animals are... Read More.

United Way PA211.org has great resources for out-of-work Pennsylvanians

Wednesday, December 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Human Services (DHS) and the United Way of Pennsylvania want Pennsylvanians to know there are state and local programs and resources available for those who are unemployed. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought hardship to hundreds... Read More.

White Christmas: PennDOT warns of wintry weather conditions for holiday travels

Wednesday, December 23 by wcednews

Pennsylvania - With rain and snow in the forecast for this week, while travel is not recommended in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reminding drivers to be alert for changing roadway conditions. Salt, anti-skid and other... Read More.

Workers at 109 hospitals in PA, including Penn Highlands, receive COVID-19 vaccine

Tuesday, December 22 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More than 17,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to health care workers at Pennsylvania hospitals. That's according to state Health Department officials Monday, as hospitals remain stressed by coronavirus patient loads and a second vaccine from Moderna is... Read More.

PA update for Dec. 11-17: COVID-19 positivity rate at 15.8% statewide

Tuesday, December 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The percentage of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in our state last week actually dropped slightly, showing a good sign that mitigation efforts are working. The statewide positivity percentage for Dec. 11-17 was 15.8%. Dr. Rachel Levine reminds us that even though... Read More.

PennDOT issues travel restrictions for Christmas Eve, ahead of winter weather

PennDOT issues travel restrictions for Christmas Eve, ahead of winter weather

NORAD Santa Tracker: Where is Santa now?

COVID-19 Update: 6,151 remain hospitalized with virus, 1,236 in ICU

PA transfers $145 million in funds to support businesses affected by COVID-19

As more packages delivered, porch theft is at an all-time high

Pennsylvania State Police looking for donations of horses for mounted patrol unit

United Way PA211.org has great resources for out-of-work Pennsylvanians

White Christmas: PennDOT warns of wintry weather conditions for holiday travels

Workers at 109 hospitals in PA, including Penn Highlands, receive COVID-19 vaccine

PA update for Dec. 11-17: COVID-19 positivity rate at 15.8% statewide

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