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No reported cases of Coronavirus in PA, risk remains low

Tuesday, February 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine reminded Pennsylvanians that the threat from 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) remains low. While there have been 11 confirmed cases in the United States, there are no confirmed cases in Pennsylvania currently. “We are in constant communication with... Read More.

Troopers say thank you to communities and media for help with crimes in 2019

Saturday, February 1 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – Troopers from Troop C of the Pennsylvania State police would like to thank our communities and local media outlets for their assistance with helping them solve crime in 2019. Last year, Troop C made several arrests as a direct result of tips... Read More.

Philadelphia changes to City of Sisterly Love to honor 19th Amendment

Friday, January 31 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) — Philadelphia, otherwise known as the City of Brotherly Love, has changed its nickname in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. The city's honorary nickname will be the City of Sisterly Love until the end of 2020. Councilwoman Katherine... Read More.

Tax season: Deadlines and methods for filing taxes

Thursday, January 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA — As Pennsylvania's tax filing season is officially here, the Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that they can electronically file their personal income tax returns. The filing deadline to submit 2019 tax returns is April 15, 2020. Of course, a certified tax... Read More.

Gov. Wolf once again proposes minimum wage increase to $12 an hour

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Once again, Governor Tom Wolf is renewing his call to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour with a pathway to $15. Later this week, the governor’s plan to extend overtime pay eligibility to 82,000 more workers will be considered by... Read More.

45 people, including 2 in our area, charged in statewide welfare fraud investigation

Wednesday, January 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Two women in our area, one from Clarion County and another from Jefferson County, were charged in a statewide welfare fraud investigation. The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 45 individuals during the month of December 2019.... Read More.

PA officials remind how to prepare for and respond to emergencies

Monday, January 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego, alongside Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director, Randy Padfield and officials from West Hanover Township Fire Department are encouraging local leaders, first responders, businesses and residents to learn more about the concept of Community Risk Reduction (CRR)... Read More.

PA House Speaker Mike Turzai to retire after three terms

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) - Pennsylvania House Speaker Mike Turzai will not run for reelection in a critical year when Democrats are aiming to take control of the chamber. The Republican speaker made the announcement Thursday at his office in his suburban Pittsburgh district. Turzai became... Read More.

Philadelphia mayor: Mummers Parade “in jeopardy” for repeated blackface

Saturday, January 25 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has warned residents he will end the city's annual Mummers Parade if organizers don't curtail participants' inappropriate behavior, including blackface. Kenney's spokesperson says the mayor sent a letter Tuesday to the organizers of the four Mummers divisions... Read More.

Rep. Matt Gabler says 2020 will be his final year in State House

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) is announcing that 2020 will be his final year in the State House. With just under a year remaining in the current legislative session, Gabler is informing his constituents that he will not seek to serve... Read More.

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