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Celebrate safely, have designated driver for Labor Day

Friday, September 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania DUI Association gathered today with local police agencies and victim’s advocates in the DUI Victims’ Memorial Garden to urge motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the Labor... Read More.

PA Air National Guard activated to support Afghan ally refugees

Thursday, September 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that 43 Pennsylvania Air National Guard members have been activated to support Afghan ally refuge efforts in the United States. The airmen, who are on federal orders through the end of September, will provide general base support... Read More.

Use 511PA to track traffic for Labor Day travel

Thursday, September 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging motorists to visit the "Historic Holiday Traffic" page at www.511PA.com to plan optimal travel times on major roadways across the state this Labor Day weekend. "Our goal is to not just minimize congestion,... Read More.

PA changes course, will require masks in schools starting Sept. 7

Wednesday, September 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With a focus on protecting students and keeping them in classrooms, Governor Tom Wolf joined the departments of Health, Human Services and Education to discuss the current state of COVID-19 and a new Secretary of Health order requiring masks to be... Read More.

47 people caught in drug bust focused in Jefferson, Clearfield Counties

Wednesday, September 1 by wcednews

Coordinated Law Enforcement Effort Dismantles California to Western Pennsylvania Drug Pipeline PITTSBURGH, PA — Forty-seven individuals have been charged in six separate, but related, indictments with narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and firearms violations following a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs disaster declaration ahead of Ida storms

Wednesday, September 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency in anticipation of significant rainfall and widespread flooding expected from the remnants of Tropical Depression Ida. “This dangerous storm continues to have devastating impacts across the South and as it heads toward Pennsylvania,... Read More.

Students invited to compete in PennDOT’s Innovations Challenge

Wednesday, September 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that students in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the fifth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to solve real-world transportation challenges in... Read More.

Federal unemployment benefits end Saturday, other support still available

Tuesday, August 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With federal unemployment benefits ending for 558,000 Pennsylvanians on Saturday, Sept. 4, other support programs are available to provide help, Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier and Department of Human Services (DHS) Deputy Secretary for the Office of... Read More.

Remnants of Ida expected to bring rain, flooding to PA

Tuesday, August 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration is encouraging everyone to pay close attention to weather forecasts as the remnants of Hurricane Ida are expected to merge with another weather system and bring 3 to 6 inches or more of rain... Read More.

PA-Task Force 1 activated in anticipation of Hurricane Ida

Monday, August 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that two members of Pennsylvania-Task Force 1 (PA-TF1) have been activated to Baton Rouge, La., and the entire 80-member task force has been put on alert to support operations in anticipation of Hurricane Ida. “Hurricane Ida is a... Read More.

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Celebrate safely, have designated driver for Labor Day

PA Air National Guard activated to support Afghan ally refugees

Use 511PA to track traffic for Labor Day travel

PA changes course, will require masks in schools starting Sept. 7

47 people caught in drug bust focused in Jefferson, Clearfield Counties

Gov. Wolf signs disaster declaration ahead of Ida storms

Students invited to compete in PennDOT’s Innovations Challenge

Federal unemployment benefits end Saturday, other support still available

Remnants of Ida expected to bring rain, flooding to PA

PA-Task Force 1 activated in anticipation of Hurricane Ida

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