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Bluebird boxes for sale from PA Game Commission

Tuesday, February 16 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - Spring might not be “just around the corner,” but bluebirds will be scouting out nesting sites before you know it, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission can help bring them and other songbirds to your backyard. Bluebird nesting boxes built by staff at the... Read More.

State highways restricted due to icy roads Monday night, Tuesday morning

Monday, February 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In response to winter weather and the potential for icy conditions through much of the state on Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) plan to implement restrictions on trucks and other vehicles on certain roadways... Read More.

New law provides free IDs for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today said that Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness are now able to obtain a free initial photo ID or renewal a photo ID as a result of Act... Read More.

DCNR providing more state park campsites allowing pets in 2022

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that more campsites will be open to pets when their owners visit Pennsylvania state parks next year. “We’re getting the word out early that more than 130 new sites at six state... Read More.

PennDOT wins national award for improving efficiency, safety

Saturday, February 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was recently recognized with two 2020 Annual Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) awards presented by the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE). "I am... Read More.

Community-based programs to help ages 65-plus get COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Although those 65 and older in Pennsylvania are supposed to be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine first, many are having a difficult time making an appointment. Some of the problem is caused by a limited supply of vaccine, meaning that... Read More.

Schools in PA ask to prioritize education staff for COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania school superintendents, school boards and teachers unions are coming together to ask Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize school staff for the COVID-19 vaccine. The education groups call it an “absolutely essential” step toward reopening schools and keeping them open. More than... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs 13th renewal of Opioid Disaster Declaration

Friday, February 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed the 13th renewal of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the opioid and heroin epidemic. This declaration was the first of its kind for a public health emergency in Pennsylvania,... Read More.

Gov. Wolf renews call to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2027

Wednesday, February 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The governor renewed his call to increase the state's minimum wage to $12 per hour on July 1, with annual increases of $0.50 until reaching $15 per hour on July 1, 2027. Although the process of raising the minimum wage would go... Read More.

Lt. Gov. Fetterman will run for US Senate

Tuesday, February 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s larger-than-life lieutenant governor, the 6-foot-8, bald and tattooed John Fetterman, will run for U.S. Senate. He's making the announcement Monday after kicking off an exploratory fundraising campaign last month that raised over $1 million. The plainspoken 51-year-old Democrat may ultimately see... Read More.

Stories tagged with: Pennsylvania

Bluebird boxes for sale from PA Game Commission

State highways restricted due to icy roads Monday night, Tuesday morning

New law provides free IDs for Pennsylvanians experiencing homelessness

DCNR providing more state park campsites allowing pets in 2022

PennDOT wins national award for improving efficiency, safety

Community-based programs to help ages 65-plus get COVID-19 vaccine

Schools in PA ask to prioritize education staff for COVID-19 vaccine

Gov. Wolf signs 13th renewal of Opioid Disaster Declaration

Gov. Wolf renews call to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2027

Lt. Gov. Fetterman will run for US Senate

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