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Wolf moves deadline to count mail-in ballots near large cities amid unrest

Tuesday, June 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Amid protests over George Floyd’s death across Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf is ordering Philadelphia and five counties to count ballots in the primary election that arrive by mail for seven days after Tuesday’s 8 p.m. deadline. Wolf made the announcement Monday... Read More.

National Guard deployed in Philadelphia as protests continue

Monday, June 1 by wcednews

Philadelphia (AP) — National Guard members remain in place in Philadelphia to protect city hall and parts of the city. Guard members were deployed there Sunday after officials closed off many areas when peaceful protests over George Floyd’s death turned into another night of destruction. Store... Read More.

PA Speaker of House: Americans demand justice

Monday, June 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement in support of ALL Pennsylvanians following a day of protests, mired by rioting and looting: “The killing of George Floyd by a police officer was depraved and senseless. “Americans demand justice. “The tragic... Read More.

PA continues phased reopening with 16 more counties set to go green on June 5

Saturday, May 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – With more than 80 percent of the state in some phase of reopening, Governor Tom Wolf announced that 16 additional counties will take another step forward and move to green effective 12:01 a.m., June 5. Counties include Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair,... Read More.

Our area moves into green phase and businesses open with adjustments

Friday, May 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – We're officially in the green phase in our area, with more COVID-19-related restrictions being lifted! As our counties prepare to move to green phase, we have some clarifications on the rules and guidelines for businesses that will be reopening. The 17 counties moving... Read More.

Professional sports in PA can begin in yellow/green phase, without fans

Thursday, May 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Professional sports can resume in Pennsylvania where the governor’s stay-at-home order to stem the spread of the coronavirus is no longer in force, but without spectators. Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration said Wednesday that teams and competitors will be allowed to practice... Read More.

PA rep from Dauphin County tests positive, recovers from COVID-19

Thursday, May 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A state representative from the south central/eastern portion of Pennsylvania says he tested positive for COVID-19 and has since recovered. Rep. Andrew Lewis is a Republican serving Dauphin County, which includes the Harrisburg and Hershey area. He says he was tested last Monday,... Read More.

Centre County added to list of counties for green phase this Friday

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

Centre County, PA – In addition to the 17 counties that were originally announced to move to the green phase this Friday, Centre County (which includes cities like State College and Bellefonte) has also been cleared to move into the least restrictive phase. After data... Read More.

Pennsylvania preps short-term budget amid virus uncertainty

Wednesday, May 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania state government is preparing a temporary no-new-taxes budget plan that maintains current spending levels while budget makers watch to see how badly tax collections are damaged by coronavirus-related shutdowns and whether the federal government sends more aid to states. Officials... Read More.

Today is the final day to sign up for primary election mail-in ballot

Tuesday, May 26 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Today is the final day to be able to sign up to vote by mail during the June 2 primary election. You do not have to vote by mail... it's just another option that is available for registered voters. A mail-in ballot is very... Read More.

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