state news – Page 111 – Connect FM | Local News Radio

Pennsylvanians can file for unemployment if not working because of COVID-19

Friday, March 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – As Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close their physical locations in Pennsylvania, many workers are left wondering what they will do without a paycheck for these upcoming weeks. Updated list of non-life-sustaining and life-sustaining businesses. The official Pennsylvania government... Read More.

Coronavirus: 11 deaths in PA, 1,127 confirmed cases, 2 cases in Clearfield County

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 25, that there are 276 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,127 in 44 counties. The department also reported four new deaths, bringing the statewide death total... Read More.

PA extends “stay at home” order to Lehigh and Northampton, 10 counties total

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration reported four more coronavirus-related deaths in Pennsylvania on Wednesday and ordered residents of Lehigh and Northampton counties to stay home, with few exceptions. Before Wednesday, Wolf's orders covered eight counties, including Philadelphia, Allegheny County and Philadelphia's four... Read More.

Pennsylvania will delay primary elections until June 2

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania lawmakers voted to delay its primary election by five weeks to June 2, potentially past the spike of the state's spreading coronavirus cases. Both chambers of the state Legislature approved it Wednesday and Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, said he... Read More.

Dept of Aging protective services guidelines, still investigate serious cases in person

Thursday, March 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has released COVID-19 guidance on handling protective services for older adults. This temporary guidance provides operational flexibility to protect older adults and staff during investigative cases while following the ongoing directive from Governor Tom Wolf to stay... Read More.

Update: Now two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Clearfield County

Wednesday, March 25 by wcednews

UPDATE: As of the noon report on Wednesday, March 25, there are now two confirmed cases in Clearfield County. *** Clearfield County, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed one case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Clearfield County. The case was added to the... Read More.

PA extends school closure for two more weeks, cancels standardized testing

Tuesday, March 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that all schools in the state will be closed for an additional two weeks, trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. All schools in Pennsylvania will remain closed until at least April 6,... Read More.

Police enforce closure of non-life-sustaining businesses, starts Monday

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), issued the following statement on the agency's enforcement of Governor Tom Wolf's order closing physical locations of non-life-sustaining businesses: "The priority of the Pennsylvania State Police is protecting lives and maintaining order... Read More.

PA sees more COVID-19 cases, legislation to delay primaries, Philly orders “stay at home”

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is confirming another big increase in coronavirus cases, as well as another death, as Philadelphia issues a “stay at home” order, and lawmakers draft legislation to delay the state's April 28 primary election. The state House's State Government Committee chairman... Read More.

PA officials: Food supply is secure, please shop for groceries at normal rate

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that grocery stores, food processors, and food banks remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic and the administration is working to expand resources for those who are food insecure. Does your student need... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state news

Pennsylvanians can file for unemployment if not working because of COVID-19

Coronavirus: 11 deaths in PA, 1,127 confirmed cases, 2 cases in Clearfield County

PA extends “stay at home” order to Lehigh and Northampton, 10 counties total

Pennsylvania will delay primary elections until June 2

Dept of Aging protective services guidelines, still investigate serious cases in person

Update: Now two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Clearfield County

PA extends school closure for two more weeks, cancels standardized testing

Police enforce closure of non-life-sustaining businesses, starts Monday

PA sees more COVID-19 cases, legislation to delay primaries, Philly orders “stay at home”

PA officials: Food supply is secure, please shop for groceries at normal rate

On Air Now

Red Eye Radio