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Resources for PA families with children during COVID-19 and back-to-school season

Thursday, August 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania’s secretaries of the departments of Health, Education and Human Services today assured Pennsylvania families that the Wolf Administration is committed to helping families with children overcome challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Human Services announced that it is creating flexibilities in child... Read More.

Wolf proposes legalizing recreational marijuana, details of how to spend $1.3b in fed funds

Wednesday, August 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) – Pennsylvania's governor is urging lawmakers to legalize recreational marijuana and spend down much of the remaining $1.3 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday outlined his priorities for the fall legislative session. His proposal on the... Read More.

$770,846 winning lottery ticket sold in Weedville, Elk County

Wednesday, August 26 by wcednews

Middletown, PA — A progressive top prize-winning ticket worth $770,846 for the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Extreme Green game was sold at a Lottery retailer in Elk County on Tuesday, August 18. Valley Farm Market, 18211 Bennetts Valley Highway, Weedville, receives a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning... Read More.

100th anniversary of 19th Amendment, women’s right to vote

Wednesday, August 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, First Lady Frances Wolf made the following statement: “In 2020, there are very few excuses not to get things done. Just this year,... Read More.

Gov, Wolf cannot extend halt on evictions, foreclosures after Aug. 31

Wednesday, August 26 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he does not have the legal authority to extend Pennsylvania’s moratorium on evictions and foreclosures beyond Aug. 31, meaning that renters will no longer be shielded from losing their homes for failing to pay rent during... Read More.

Jobless Pennsylvanians eligible for $300 a week through FEMA

Tuesday, August 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - It's been about a month since the extra $600 a week in unemployment stopped. However, now there is an extra $300 per week, a smaller amount but still something, for Pennsylvanians who are out of a job. FEMA just recently approved Pennsylvania's... Read More.

COVID-19 update from early warning system, county transmission levels

Tuesday, August 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is starting to release a new weekly update with data from the early warning COVID-19 monitoring system each Monday, including yesterday. Each county has continued to be monitored for how many new cases it has in comparison to its population, which... Read More.

$20 million in school funding to help special needs students

Saturday, August 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - $20 million is being given to some Pennsylvania to help provide education services to students with special needs or disabilities who might have been otherwise negatively impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts this upcoming school year. Many of our local schools received several... Read More.

Keep an eye out for and report potential child abuse

Saturday, August 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Soon children might be spending more time at home doing online classwork, so it's important that we all keep an eye out for the signs of child abuse that might be happening as these kids are spending more time at home... Read More.

Slow down and watch for buses, kids at start of school year

Friday, August 21 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police wish to remind motorists to slow down and use extra caution while driving now that the current school year is commencing throughout the Commonwealth. Drivers will see students walking to and from school and school bus stops. School... Read More.

Stories tagged with: Pennsylvania

Resources for PA families with children during COVID-19 and back-to-school season

Wolf proposes legalizing recreational marijuana, details of how to spend $1.3b in fed funds

$770,846 winning lottery ticket sold in Weedville, Elk County

100th anniversary of 19th Amendment, women’s right to vote

Gov, Wolf cannot extend halt on evictions, foreclosures after Aug. 31

Jobless Pennsylvanians eligible for $300 a week through FEMA

COVID-19 update from early warning system, county transmission levels

$20 million in school funding to help special needs students

Keep an eye out for and report potential child abuse

Slow down and watch for buses, kids at start of school year

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