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Golf courses, marinas, construction projects reopen today in Pennsylvania

Friday, May 1 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Good news if you're itching to get back on the green! Today is the first day that outdoor recreation businesses, including golf courses, are allowed to reopen with safety precautions in place. Some of the restrictions include that there is only one person... Read More.

Wolf to decide today which parts of PA can begin to reopen

Friday, May 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to announce today which parts of Pennsylvania can start reopening in the new red-yellow-green plan for counties or regions to begin easing COVID-19-related restrictions. Any parts of the state that are given the go-ahead would move into... Read More.

Bells Across Pennsylvania Day for COVID-19 workers this Sunday

Thursday, April 30 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania State Mayors' Association has initiated an event entitled "Bells Across Pennsylvania Day." This statewide event will take place on this upcoming Sunday, May 3, 2020. lts threefold purpose is: To recognize and honor first responders, healthcare workers, and employees of grocery... Read More.

House Republicans fight for emergency testing, plan is blocked

Thursday, April 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – House Republicans recently fought for an emergency bill to expand testing in Pennsylvania on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the plan was blocked by House Democrats, so the bill failed to proceed to the Senate. Read the full statement... Read More.

Penn Highlands could see more patients as elective surgeries now allowed

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — As the Pennsylvania Department of Health is starting to allow hospitals to schedule and perform elective surgeries and other non-emergency procedures, our Penn Highlands Healthcare system could start seeing more patients. Because hospitals statewide had been performing mostly emergency care and healthcare... Read More.

Bill could give firefighters and EMS $40 million in financial assistance

Wednesday, April 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) to potentially provide up to $40 million in financial assistance to Pennsylvania’s dedicated fire and emergency medical service companies was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday. “Fire departments across the Commonwealth have already... Read More.

Golf courses, marinas, and more will reopen this Friday in PA

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvanians who like to golf, boat, fish and camp are getting some good news after a month and a half of widespread shutdowns. Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday announced those activities will be permitted if they comport with social distancing guidance.... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 42,050 confirmed cases in PA, 1,597 deaths

Tuesday, April 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., April 27, that there are 885 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 42,050. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. The state is reporting 1,597 deaths... Read More.

Mental health resources during COVID-19

Monday, April 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has made mental health access a priority during his tenure, in January introducing Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters, an initiative to remove barriers to mental health care and reduce stigma. Today at a daily briefing on... Read More.

Additional state-run liquor stores open for curbside pickup

Monday, April 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today announced it will expand its recently introduced curbside pickup service to 389 more Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations across the commonwealth on Monday, April 27, to serve more customers seeking wine and spirits while... Read More.

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