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Pennsylvanians given protections from foreclosures and evictions through July 10

Thursday, May 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Although renters and homeowners need to continue making monthly payments in most cases to the landlords or mortgages, Pennsylvanians who find themselves in a tough housing situation due to COVID-19 and financial hardships now have some protection from foreclosure or eviction. Governor... Read More.

Consistent COVID-19 testing planned for nursing home residents, employees

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg. PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor has opened criminal investigations into several nursing homes amid a coronavirus outbreak that has killed 2,600 nursing home residents. Nursing home deaths account for more than two-thirds of the state's death toll. The attorney general’s office isn't saying... Read More.

House of Reps introduces Senior Protection Act for nursing homes

Wednesday, May 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Responding to published reports and finally released data regarding COVID-19 deaths occurring among Pennsylvanians living in the state’s nursing home facilities, personal care homes and assisted living residences, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Reps. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny) and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf threatens consequences for counties that defy orders and reopen early

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is attacking elected officials making plans to reopen in defiance of his shutdown orders as cowards deserting the pandemic battlefield. Wolf threatened Monday to block aid to rebellious counties in an escalating political fight over his administration’s... Read More.

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Republican leaders issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s comments on reopening efforts across Pennsylvania today: “Name calling is beneath the dignity of the office of the governor. “Millions of Pennsylvanians are unemployed, millions more have children who are... Read More.

PennDOT reopens indoor facilities at three more rest areas

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reopening indoor facilities at three additional rest areas statewide. PennDOT’s rest areas were temporarily closed statewide on March 17 in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19 to ensure that proper safety and... Read More.

Clearfield and Punxsy Driver License Centers open on limited basis

Monday, May 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that beginning May 9, 2020, additional Driver License and Photo License Centers in yellow phase counties will reopen, adhering to restrictions on work and social interaction set by Governor Tom Wolf and the... Read More.

13 more counties will move to Yellow Phase of reopening on May 15

Saturday, May 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf announced 13 Pennsylvania counties will move to the yellow phase of reopening at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 15. Those counties include Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Fulton, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland. On... Read More.

Clearfield County Commissioners clear up “yellow phase” misconceptions

Friday, May 8 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Clearfield County Commissioners want to clear up any misconceptions about the "yellow phase" reopening of businesses and what that means for our area. According to the press release from the Commissioners: As we approach our May 8 ‘yellow’ phase for the county,... Read More.

77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Yellow Phase counties open in-store access

Thursday, May 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today announced that 77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in counties designated in the yellow phase of COVID-19 mitigation efforts will resume limited in-store public access beginning Friday, May 8, abiding by guidance for businesses... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state news

Pennsylvanians given protections from foreclosures and evictions through July 10

Consistent COVID-19 testing planned for nursing home residents, employees

House of Reps introduces Senior Protection Act for nursing homes

Gov. Wolf threatens consequences for counties that defy orders and reopen early

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments

PennDOT reopens indoor facilities at three more rest areas

Clearfield and Punxsy Driver License Centers open on limited basis

13 more counties will move to Yellow Phase of reopening on May 15

Clearfield County Commissioners clear up “yellow phase” misconceptions

77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Yellow Phase counties open in-store access

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