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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.

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.

Clearfield County senior centers can open July 1

Saturday, June 27 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA - Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging says their centers for active living (senior centers) will be able to open starting on July 1. The Parkside Community Center in DuBois, however, was not mentioned on that list. They may decide to open later.... 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.

Food banks serving many more people during COVID-19 pandemic

Friday, June 26 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – Please join us in saying thank you to food banks and food pantries who are helping families who are struggling financially through the COVID-19 pandemic. If you find yourself with a little extra food in your own pantry or money in your wallet,... Read More.

Nearly every county in PA will be in green phase by June 26

Wednesday, June 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf today announced that 12 more counties will move to the green phase of reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 26. These counties include Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia... Read More.

The Italian Oven will permanently close DuBois location

Tuesday, June 23 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – After being a part of the DuBois community for 28 years, The Italian Oven is permanently closing its DuBois location. According to a Facebook post from the company, they say “the impacts of COVID-19 are being felt everywhere” and that they are... Read More.

2020 Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair canceled

Monday, June 22 by wcednews

Sykesville, PA - The Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair announced on Friday that the Fair, scheduled for August 10 to 15 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency. The Fair organization made an announcement stating, "The health and safety of our volunteers, exhibitors,... Read More.

Senior centers will open at slower pace, but guidelines in place

Monday, June 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Because senior citizens are particularly at higher risk for having complications from COVID-19, Area Agencies on Aging and adult day centers have been slower to reopen than other buildings. If you know of a senior citizen who needs some help, you can... Read More.

$157.5 million in funding to help PA schools reopen safely, sanitize

Saturday, June 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania is offering $157.5 million in funding to help school in our state be able to reopen safely, meet the necessary safety standards, and sanitize their classrooms and buildings. Governor Tom Wolf announced that The School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within... Read More.

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

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

Clearfield County senior centers can open July 1

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

Food banks serving many more people during COVID-19 pandemic

Nearly every county in PA will be in green phase by June 26

The Italian Oven will permanently close DuBois location

2020 Sykesville Ag & Youth Fair canceled

Senior centers will open at slower pace, but guidelines in place

$157.5 million in funding to help PA schools reopen safely, sanitize

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