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Pennsylvania hopeful for all Phase 1A first appointments by end of March

Monday, March 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and members of the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced another bi-partisan effort to complete COVID phase 1A vaccinations first, set up mass vaccination clinics with regionally supplied plans to inform allocations, and vaccinate frontline workers. “The efforts of the... Read More.

CHIRP, hospitality grant program, available starting March 15

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Clearfield County, PA - Starting March 15 until April 15, the hospitality industry will be able to apply for immediate relief through the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP), a new grant program established by the Wolf Administration to support local businesses in the... Read More.

PA’s unemployment rate at 7.3 percent in January, slight increase from December

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its employment situation report for January 2021, with a slight increase over the unemployment rate for December. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage points over the month to 7.3 percent in January. The... Read More.

All State Police youth camps, including Camp Cadet, cancelled for 2021

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Our local Camp Cadet Troop C program through the State Police had already made an announcement in January that their summer camp would be cancelled for 2021, but now the entire Pennsylvania State Police have decided the same. There will be no... Read More.

Thompson, Delgado introduce Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Washington, D.C. — Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Congressman Antonio Delgado(NY-19) have introduced a bill to allow for unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021highlights the many benefits milk... Read More.

PA approves $2 million for 29 student research projects to support manufacturing innovation

Saturday, March 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania has approved nearly $2 million in grants through the Manufacturing PA initiative to 29 student research projects that will help advance innovation in several sectors of manufacturing, from advanced medical, to waste sustainability, to artificial intelligence. “Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry continues to... Read More.

23 new state historical markers approved

Thursday, March 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Chinese Workers in Beaver Falls, the first large workforce of Chinese in Pennsylvania; Dr. James Oscar Cooper, a founder of one of America’s first Black fraternities; Ephrata Female Composers, three women of a religious society who were among the first American women... Read More.

Discounted fishing licenses available for non-residents attending PA universities

Wednesday, March 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (March 9) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is excited to announce the availability of a new, discounted fishing license for non-resident students attending Pennsylvania universities. This special license is available to all non-resident students who currently attend an accredited institution of... Read More.

Nearly 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in PA so far; percent positivity decreases to 5.7 percent

Tuesday, March 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 8, there were 1,658 additional positive cases of COVID-19, in addition to 1,518 new cases reported Sunday, March 7, for a two-day total of 3,176 additional positive cases of COVID-19,... Read More.

Invasive Zebra Mussel found in “moss ball” products sold in Pennsylvania

Tuesday, March 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is joining fish and wildlife agencies nationwide to alert consumers about aquarium products that may be infested with invasive Zebra Mussels. These products, known as "moss balls," are a popular type of living aquarium plant... Read More.