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Rent and mortgage relief applications available July 6

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Next Monday, July 6, renters and homeowners who were financially impacted by the economic slowdown related to the coronavirus pandemic will be able to apply for rent and mortgage relief through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). In preparation, the PHFA has... Read More.

Police reform bills pass in Senate, now head to Governor’s desk

Wednesday, July 1 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - After two police reform bills were started and passed in the House of Representatives, our state Senate unanimously passed and sent to the Governor’s desk those same bills. They were passed unanimously in the House last week, and Gov. Wolf has said... Read More.

More small business financial relief grants available, starting today

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced that beginning today, June 30, small businesses across Pennsylvania can apply for grants to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdown order. “In unprecedented times, like those we are currently facing, collaboration is... Read More.

Strategy in place to safely and gradually reopen nursing homes

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Health and Human Services issued updated guidance to ensure a safe return to activities, visitation, and other events for residents in nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living... Read More.

House advances Gabler school transportation safety bill to Gov. desk

Tuesday, June 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Legislative efforts by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) to further ensure the safety of children being transported to and from school are a step closer to becoming reality following unanimous passage of House Bill 364, which moves to Gov.... Read More.

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County halt on-site consumption of alcohol in bars, restaurants

Monday, June 29 by wcednews

Pittsburgh, PA (AP) — Officials in western Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County are halting all on-site consumption of alcohol in bars and restaurants due to what they call an “alarming” spike in COVID-19 cases. Officials said the recent spike has been largely among young people and involved... Read More.

99 new cadets graduate from PA State Police Academy

Monday, June 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, is proud to announce that 99 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 159th graduating... Read More.

PennDOT extends license expirations, no more extensions for registrations, inspections

Saturday, June 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – PennDOT is once again extending the expiration date for Pennsylvania drivers license, ID cards, and learner's permits. Any of those that we set to expire since March have now been extended until July 31. However, PennDOT will not be extending some other... Read More.

PA seeing uptick of COVID-19 cases, weeks after caseload had been falling

Saturday, June 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is seeing an uptick in the number of confirmed new cases of COVID-19, more than three months after the pandemic first began to spread in the state. The Health Department said Thursday there were 600 new positive cases and 22... Read More.

See a turkey? Submit a report

Saturday, June 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Game Commission wants your help tracking the turkey population throughout our state by counting and reporting any turkeys that you see. Starting July 1, you're asked to make a note of any turkeys you see. Take note of the number... Read More.

Stories tagged with: state news

Rent and mortgage relief applications available July 6

Police reform bills pass in Senate, now head to Governor’s desk

More small business financial relief grants available, starting today

Strategy in place to safely and gradually reopen nursing homes

House advances Gabler school transportation safety bill to Gov. desk

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County halt on-site consumption of alcohol in bars, restaurants

99 new cadets graduate from PA State Police Academy

PennDOT extends license expirations, no more extensions for registrations, inspections

PA seeing uptick of COVID-19 cases, weeks after caseload had been falling

See a turkey? Submit a report

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