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New “Your Turn” vaccine eligibility tool to help with vaccination process in PA

Wednesday, February 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a new tool called Your Turn to help Pennsylvanians understand where they fall in the vaccine prioritization effort and to be alerted when it is their turn to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. "Since... Read More.

Gov. Wolf renews call to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2027

Wednesday, February 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The governor renewed his call to increase the state's minimum wage to $12 per hour on July 1, with annual increases of $0.50 until reaching $15 per hour on July 1, 2027. Although the process of raising the minimum wage would go... Read More.

Lt. Gov. Fetterman will run for US Senate

Tuesday, February 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s larger-than-life lieutenant governor, the 6-foot-8, bald and tattooed John Fetterman, will run for U.S. Senate. He's making the announcement Monday after kicking off an exploratory fundraising campaign last month that raised over $1 million. The plainspoken 51-year-old Democrat may ultimately see... Read More.

PennDOT drivers license centers closed Feb. 13-15 for Presidents Day

Tuesday, February 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Saturday, February 13, through Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents Day. Customers may still obtain a... Read More.

More than 1.2 vaccinations given so far in Pennsylvania

Monday, February 8 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., February 6, there were 3,930 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 865,604. There are 3,041 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 644 patients are in the intensive... Read More.

Gov. Wolf signs $900 million in pandemic aid for hospitality, schools, rent, utilities

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf signs legislation approved Friday by lawmakers that carries over $900 million in pandemic-driven aid for hard-hit hospitality businesses, private schools and people struggling to pay rent or utility bills. Both chambers passed the bill unanimously Friday. In addition to... Read More.

Shenango River is Western PA named 2021 River of the Year

Saturday, February 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA -- Winding through Northwestern Pennsylvania, connecting Pymatuning and Shenango lakes with the Beaver River via 82 miles of scenic, peaceful river, the Shenango River has been voted the state’s 2021 River of the Year. The public was invited to vote online, choosing from among... Read More.

Milk industry bill could allow exemption from winter weather travel ban

Friday, February 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow the dairy industry to be exempt from weather-related commercial truck bans on highways during winter weather. Legislation to ensure the dairy industry can continue to operate as needed during inclement... Read More.

More than one million vaccine doses given in Pennsylvania so far

Thursday, February 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., February 3, there were 3,128 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 853,616. There are 3,281 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 669 patients are in the intensive... Read More.

PA Gov. Tom Wolf delivers 2021 budget address virtually