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Brockway School approves flexible reopening plan with cyber options

Wednesday, July 15 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Area School District approved a flexible reopening plan that provides options for families as well as allows for changes in the state's response to the pandemic. The district plans to reopen August 27 with in-person instruction. However, additional safety guidelines will... Read More.

Wolf admin warns of dangers of not protecting against COVID-19

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine warned the commonwealth is on the verge of repeating the pattern that led to widespread community shut-downs in the spring to mitigate COVID-19, urging residents to stop the cycle by wearing a mask and... Read More.

PA officials say wear a mask, protect and support local businesses

Monday, July 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Please properly wear a mask when in public, especially for the sake of our local businesses and workers. As a customer, when you go to support these businesses in person and correctly wearing a mask, you're helping the business avoid a fine... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 95,414 positive cases, many new cases in Allegheny County

Monday, July 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 12, that there are 725 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 95,414. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The number of new cases in... Read More.

Updated COVID-19 FAQ: Summer Recreation, Camps and Pools

Saturday, July 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Wolf Administration released updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) about summer recreation, camps and pools. The original FAQs were announced on May 22 to cover summer camps and recreation. The new FAQs modify those and... Read More.

DuBois Spirits and Street Eats Food Truck festival cancelled for this fall

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - The DuBois Chamber had to make the tough choice to cancel this fall's food truck festival. A decision was recently made to cancel the 2nd Annual Spirits & Street Eats Food Truck Festival to be held on Saturday, October 3rd at Sandy... Read More.

$50 million in grants for fire, rescue and EMS companies affected by COVID-19

Friday, July 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego announced that the Office of State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) opened registration on July 6 for state grants aimed at providing direct financial relief to fire, rescue and emergency medical service (EMS) companies negatively impacted by the... Read More.

Pennsylvania officials clarify that students will need to wear masks in school

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania health officials are clarifying that students will need to wear masks in school, except in specific circumstances. Read the full list of frequently asked questions. Frequently Asked Questions regarding face masks in schools in Pennsylvania: When does my child have to wear... Read More.

$53 million in additional funding for child care providers impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is giving $53 million in additional financial support for child care providers, such as day care centers and preschools, that have suffered during COVID-19. These centers have taken a financial hit as not every family is ready or comfortable sending... Read More.

450 new positive coronavirus cases in one day, with half in Pittsburgh area