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Philly Flyers mascot Gritty allegedly punches child

Thursday, January 23 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA (AP) — Police say Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot. Chris Greenwell and his son Brandon met Gritty at an event for season ticket holders on Nov. 19. Brandon patted Gritty on the... Read More.

Auditor General tours PA tech schools that offer hands-on skills

Wednesday, January 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale toured the Dauphin County Technical School and met with students to discuss how skilled trades and technical schools can offer students a direct path to a solid career. “Not every student looking for a solid career wants to... Read More.

$1 million in grants given to 36 PA colleges to combat sexual assault

Tuesday, January 21 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State and national leaders of the “It’s On Us” initiative joined Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera recently to announce nearly $1 million in grants from to combat campus sexual assault at 36 colleges and universities. Governor Tom Wolf says he... Read More.

Pittsburgh named in top 10 human trafficking cities, Reps work to combat the crime

Tuesday, January 21 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA – Pittsburgh was recently named one of the top ten cities in the United States for human trafficking, and the House of Representatives is working on a package of bills that would strengthen current laws against human trafficking, give victims better ability... Read More.

PA Powerball® and Mega Millions® tickets now available for purchase online

Saturday, January 18 by wcednews

Middletown, PA – Pennsylvania Lottery officials today announced that players will now be able to purchase Powerball® and Mega Millions® tickets online through the iLottery platform at pailottery.com. “We are excited to announce that we are now selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets online,” said... Read More.

PA Game Commission announces new Wildlife Protection Director

Saturday, January 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Bureau of Wildlife Protection has a new director. Jason Decoskey, who has worked for the agency since 2001, in his new position is responsible for overseeing and directing law enforcement operations. Decoskey succeeds Randy Shoup, who recently retired. Decoskey... Read More.

“Everyone Counts” in the 2020 US Census; letters will be sent April 1

Friday, January 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Recently in Harrisburg, officials from the Wolf Administration including Second Lady Gisele Fetterman, representatives from the Department of Community of Economic Development (DCED), and Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller joined state officials, stakeholders, and others at a Capitol... Read More.

PA House bill halts closure of two state centers for people with disabilities

Thursday, January 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – After House Republicans opposition to the governor’s call to close Polk State Center and White Haven Center, legislation passed the House to prevent the closure of any state centers until at least five years from the bill’s passage, but not before... Read More.

State Police confiscate $43 million worth of illegal drugs in 2019

Tuesday, January 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $8,770,800 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the fourth quarter of 2019. In total, state police seized more than $43 million worth of illegal drugs in 2019, including nearly... Read More.

586 human trafficking cases filed in PA since first comprehensive state law

Saturday, January 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - In the first five years since Pennsylvania’s first comprehensive human-trafficking law (Act 105) took effect in 2014, 586 human-trafficking offenses were charged. The infographic below highlights key court data including the total number of human-trafficking cases and offenses over the last five... Read More.

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