Pennsylvania – Page 25 – Connect FM | Local News Radio

PA health officials discuss COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 5 to 11

Monday, November 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Department of Health Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson led a discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine available for children ages 5 through 11. The event, entitled Vax Facts: Facts About Pediatric Vaccines, is the latest in a series aimed at providing... Read More.

Phased ban of invasive Japanese Barberry plant in PA

Monday, November 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The PA Department of Agriculture added Japanese Barberry, or Berberis thunbergii, to a list of noxious weeds — plants that cannot be legally sold or cultivated in the state. The popular, non-native, ornamental shrub forms dense, prickly thickets that crowd out plants and disrupt... Read More.

Volunteers needed to “Pick Up Pennsylvania”

Saturday, November 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourage Pennsylvanians to volunteer for “Pick Up Pennsylvania,” a statewide campaign of fall litter cleanups to benefit streams, rivers, and lakes, now through November 30. Volunteer groups who participate in... Read More.

Click It or Ticket: Extra seat belt enforcement, child safety seat checks

Saturday, November 13 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Troopers will once again be participating in the “Click It or Ticket” traffic enforcement program from Monday, November 15 through Sunday, November 28. If a motorist is stopped for a traffic violation and is not wearing a seat belt,... Read More.

State court strikes down school mask mandate, Gov. Wolf appeals

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The battle continues on masking in Pennsylvania schools, with a state court striking down the mask mandate on Wednesday, saying that the PA acting health secretary did not have the authority to issue the mandate. However, within hours of that court decision,... Read More.

Statewide recount in PA Commonwealth Court between Dumas and Crompton

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — The race was too close for the two open seats for the PA Commonwealth Court. There will be a recount between the second- and third-place finishers, Democrat Lori Dumas and Republican Drew Crompton. Dumas is very slightly ahead. If the votes are recounted... Read More.

$3 million support for PA farmer-veterans, services available for agriculture post-service

Thursday, November 11 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – On this Veterans Day, Pennsylvania is highlighting how after veterans come home from their service, some of them are choosing to go into farming and other agricultural fields. Since 2015, Pennsylvania has invested more than $3 million to support the commonwealth's farmer-veterans who... Read More.

No USPS mail, driver’s license centers, or banks open on Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT Driver's License Centers and DMVs will be closed this Thursday to observe Veterans Day. The USPS postal system mail also won't be delivered on Thursday. UPS and FedEx will continue doing some pickup and delivery services. Most bank offices will... Read More.

PA discusses school bus safety for kids, results of Operation Safe Stop

Wednesday, November 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was joined by the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Lower Allen Township Police, and West Shore School District transportation partners to reinforce the importance of school transportation safety and highlight the potential school transportation... Read More.

Gov. Wolf applauds CDC approval of COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11

Thursday, November 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania officials are applauding the CDC's approval of the pediatric Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 through 11. They say that vaccine providers in PA are ready to administer shots as soon as possible. With parental consent, children ages 5 through 11... Read More.

Stories tagged with: Pennsylvania

PA health officials discuss COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 5 to 11

Phased ban of invasive Japanese Barberry plant in PA

Volunteers needed to “Pick Up Pennsylvania”

Click It or Ticket: Extra seat belt enforcement, child safety seat checks

State court strikes down school mask mandate, Gov. Wolf appeals

Statewide recount in PA Commonwealth Court between Dumas and Crompton

$3 million support for PA farmer-veterans, services available for agriculture post-service

No USPS mail, driver’s license centers, or banks open on Veterans Day

PA discusses school bus safety for kids, results of Operation Safe Stop

Gov. Wolf applauds CDC approval of COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11

On Air Now

This Morning with Gordon Deal