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$53 million in additional funding for child care providers impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is giving $53 million in additional financial support for child care providers, such as day care centers and preschools, that have suffered during COVID-19. These centers have taken a financial hit as not every family is ready or comfortable sending... Read More.

450 new positive coronavirus cases in one day, with half in Pittsburgh area

Tuesday, July 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania health officials say an additional 450 people statewide have tested positive for the coronavirus, with nearly half the new cases coming from the Pittsburgh area. There were 218 new infections in Allegheny County, a virus hotspot that is home to... Read More.

Tips for enjoying state parks with your pup

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The weather is warm and dry, and more people are making a trip to a state park with their family and pets to enjoy the outdoors! We have some tips for keeping yourself and your dog safe and happy. The Departments of... Read More.

Police, LCB remind liquor establishments to require masks, follow social distancing

Monday, July 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The State Police and Liquor Control Board are reminding all licensed liquor establishments and their patrons to abide by social distancing and masking requirements to help slow the spread of COVID-19. As a customer, when you go to support these businesses in... Read More.

Gov. Wolf reminds that masks are mandatory

Saturday, July 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Gov. Tom Wolf says masks are needed when going anywhere outside your home with your family. “Masks are mandatory when leaving the home,” Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians today. “Especially as we are beginning a long Fourth of July weekend, it’s critical that... Read More.

COVID-19 Update: 667 new positives, 88,741 total, 34 new deaths

Friday, July 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 3, that there are 667 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 88, 741. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. There are 6,746 total deaths attributed... Read More.

Pennsylvania makes masks mandatory, gives details of when you should wear mask

Thursday, July 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Expanding on the business safety order signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in April that requires the wearing of masks in businesses, Governor Tom Wolf today announced a new order signed by Dr. Levine that takes the mask-wearing directive one step further. With... Read More.

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.

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