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Brookville Glove switches production, makes face masks for nursing homes

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Brookville, PA – It took some out-of-the-box thinking and a busy weekend, but one company in Brookville switched from making gloves to sewing face masks for nursing homes! Thank you to the employees and plant manager at Brookville Glove! Within just a few hours of hearing... Read More.

Police enforce closure of non-life-sustaining businesses, starts Monday

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), issued the following statement on the agency's enforcement of Governor Tom Wolf's order closing physical locations of non-life-sustaining businesses: "The priority of the Pennsylvania State Police is protecting lives and maintaining order... Read More.

PA sees more COVID-19 cases, legislation to delay primaries, Philly orders “stay at home”

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania is confirming another big increase in coronavirus cases, as well as another death, as Philadelphia issues a “stay at home” order, and lawmakers draft legislation to delay the state's April 28 primary election. The state House's State Government Committee chairman... Read More.

PA officials: Food supply is secure, please shop for groceries at normal rate

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that grocery stores, food processors, and food banks remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic and the administration is working to expand resources for those who are food insecure. Does your student need... Read More.

Another death due to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania

Monday, March 23 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania's coronavirus death toll has risen by one. The Allegheny County Health Department confirmed the death on Saturday and described the person as an adult in the late 60s who had been hospitalized. More than 370 coronavirus cases and two deaths have... Read More.