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Gov. Wolf signs first two law enforcement reform bills

Friday, July 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — The first bills passed by Pennsylvania’s Legislature in response to widespread protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd are now law with Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature.In a news conference Tuesday in Harrisburg, Wolf, a Democrat, characterized the... Read More.

Protests remain peaceful in DuBois, St. Marys, Clearfield, more

Monday, June 8 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - A peaceful protest brought about a hundred people together in the spirit of racial equality Saturday in the DuBois City Park.Police were on hand to make sure that everything was safe. Participants walked around the perimeter of the park with signs,... Read More.

Peaceful protests scheduled for DuBois, Clearfield, St. Marys

Saturday, June 6 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Friday at 3 p.m. at the Clearfield County Courthouse, protesters will be gathering for a peaceful demonstration and holding signs. Click Here to check out the full report and see videos from the event.Also Friday, there was a small... Read More.

Amid protests, PA addresses police reform and accountability

Friday, June 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – After meeting with leaders in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Governor Tom Wolf announced several actions to improve law enforcement relations with the community and strengthen training and accountability.“Today, I am taking steps to address concerns about community relations with law enforcement as... Read More.

Wolf moves deadline to count mail-in ballots near large cities amid unrest

Tuesday, June 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Amid protests over George Floyd’s death across Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf is ordering Philadelphia and five counties to count ballots in the primary election that arrive by mail for seven days after Tuesday’s 8 p.m. deadline.Wolf made the announcement Monday... Read More.

Protests and demonstrations remain peaceful in DuBois

Monday, June 1 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, protests and demonstrations have erupted across the country.Although the majority of protests are peaceful, some riots and looting broke out in larger cities.Here in DuBois, however,... Read More.

National Guard deployed in Philadelphia as protests continue

Monday, June 1 by wcednews

Philadelphia (AP) — National Guard members remain in place in Philadelphia to protect city hall and parts of the city.Guard members were deployed there Sunday after officials closed off many areas when peaceful protests over George Floyd’s death turned into another night of destruction.Store... Read More.

PA Speaker of House: Americans demand justice

Monday, June 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement in support of ALL Pennsylvanians following a day of protests, mired by rioting and looting:“The killing of George Floyd by a police officer was depraved and senseless.“Americans demand justice.“The tragic... Read More.