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Dept of Education thanks educators for an extraordinary year

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - After a year of overcoming challenges and going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is celebrating teachers across the state for their dedication to ensure every student has the tools to reach their full potential. “There... Read More.

Turkey hunters reminded to carry tags, report harvests

Wednesday, May 5 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Every Pennsylvania spring turkey hunter wants to attach their tag to the leg of a big gobbler, but to do so, all need to be sure they have their licenses with them while hunting. Hunters in every season must carry their valid general... Read More.

House Repubs call for investigation into COVID-19 contract tracing data breach

Tuesday, May 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), along with House Majority Whip Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), today spoke about the COVID-19 contact tracing data breach by the Wolf administration, missed opportunities to reduce the risks to Pennsylvanians and called... Read More.

PA State Police honors fallen troopers on 116th anniversary

Monday, May 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) paused to honor the department's fallen troopers on Sunday in conjunction with its 116th anniversary. PSP was established by Governor Samuel Pennypacker on May 2, 1905, becoming the first uniformed police agency of its kind in... Read More.

More than 8.5 million COVID-19 vaccines given in PA; 49 percent have had at least one dose

Monday, May 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health over the weekend confirmed that now more than 8.4 million COVID-19 vaccinations have been given throughout the state. About 49 percent of the PA population has had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Pennsylvania... Read More.

Secretary of Agriculture announces PA Farm Show Spring Food Fest

Thursday, April 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that after a successful Fall Food Fest this past November, the department has scheduled another opportunity for Pennsylvanians to get their PA Farm Show food fix at an outdoor Spring Food Fest in May. The Spring Food Fest... Read More.

Gov. Wolf awards more than $13 million for homelessness assistance and prevention

Thursday, April 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $13 million in funding awards to assist in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on families and individuals experiencing homelessness and to prevent future homelessness across the commonwealth. “While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been... Read More.

Deadline to register to vote in May 18 primary fast approaching

Wednesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of State Veronica W. Degraffenreid reminded eligible Pennsylvanians that the deadline to register to vote in the May 18 primary is quickly approaching! Voting by mail in the upcoming election remains extremely popular with voters. More... Read More.

DCNR to begin spraying forests in gypsy moth suppression effort

Wednesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the start of aerial spraying of state woodlands to combat gypsy moth populations poised for spring outbreaks in some sections of Pennsylvania. “As the insects emerge and begin feeding, the... Read More.

PA resumes Johnson & Johnson vaccine following FDA/CDC recommendation

Monday, April 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified all COVID-19 vaccine providers that the pause in administering doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine has been lifted. The move follows updated guidance announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)... Read More.

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