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2020 Election: Ongoing results and coverage

Wednesday, November 4 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Check here for the full local results for Pennsylvania's 2020 general election. Click the links below to stay up-to-date with poll results. Be aware that mail-in ballots could take a while to calculate. Mail-in ballots cannot start being counted in Pennsylvania until the day... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: Highest daily increase of 2,875 positives brings PA total to 214,871

Wednesday, November 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – On election day, Pennsylvania reported the highest number yet of new COVID-19 cases in the state. As of Nov. 3, there were 2,875 additional positive cases of the virus, bringing the statewide total since the start of the pandemic to 214,71. Again,... Read More.

Election Info: Where to go, what to bring, what to expect

Tuesday, November 3 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – If you're planning on voting in person today, make sure you know where to go and what you might need to bring with you. You will not need to bring your ID with you unless it's your first time voting in that precinct... Read More.

Starting Nov 1, all kayakers and canoers in PA required to wear life jacket

Saturday, October 31 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Oct. 30) – With vibrant, changing foliage as a colorful backdrop to any adventure during the fall season, the lure of a relaxing paddle along a scenic river, stream, or lake is hard to resist. To ensure that boaters return home safely, the... Read More.

Change your clocks, change smoke alarm batteries this weekend

Saturday, October 31 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego is stressing the importance of fresh batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as Pennsylvanians’ attention turns toward fall and this weekend’s “fall back” time change. “With so many individuals spending more time at home, it’s... Read More.

Safety precautions for polling places, reminder about voter intimidation laws

Friday, October 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With Election Day just four days away, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar are again urging voters to immediately hand-deliver mail ballots to their county election office, drop box, or other designated location. By... Read More.

Voters urged to hand-deliver mail ballots immediately

Thursday, October 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Voters who still have their mail ballot are strongly encouraged to immediately hand-deliver their voted ballot to their county election office or other officially designated site, including drop boxes. “If you haven’t already, voters with mail ballots... Read More.

Today is final day to request mail-in ballot, vote early via mail-in

Tuesday, October 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you're planning on voting by mail-in ballot or by early in-person voting this year, the deadline is today. You can apply for a mail-in ballot at votesPA.com. To vote early in-person, please call your county elections office and verify their hours. Then... Read More.

Get rid of unwanted prescriptions so they don’t end up in wrong hands

Monday, October 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Over the weekend for the 19th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Governor Tom Wolf and the Departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Health (DOH) encouraged all Pennsylvanians to drop off any medications that they no longer use, so those... Read More.

Turkey season begins this Saturday, Oct. 31