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Secretary of Health Encourages Pennsylvanians to Prepare, Ask Questions to Ensure They Receive the Proper Care Amidst COVID-19

Secretary of Health Encourages Pennsylvanians to Prepare, Ask Questions to Ensure They Receive the Proper Care Amidst COVID-19

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine shared critical questions for Pennsylvanians to ask their health care providers so they improve their health literacy, or understanding health information, to make appropriate health decisions, especially as COVID-19 and the flu remain a threat to Pennsylvanians. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 23, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Governor Wolf Announces Plan to Waive Liquor License Fees To Provide Financial Relief to Restaurants and Bars

Governor Wolf Announces Plan to Waive Liquor License Fees To Provide Financial Relief to Restaurants and Bars

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf announced a plan to waive liquor license fees to provide financial relief to restaurants and bars, which have faced significant financial impacts during the COVID-19 public health crisis. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 22, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. Dept. of Health: Four New COVID-19 Cases, One New Death Reported in Jefferson County

Pa. Dept. of Health: Four New COVID-19 Cases, One New Death Reported in Jefferson County

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., October 22, that there were 2,063 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 188,360. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 22, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Senate GOP Halts Fixes for Pa.’s Troubled Rent Relief Program, Surprising Even Their Own

Senate GOP Halts Fixes for Pa.’s Troubled Rent Relief Program, Surprising Even Their Own

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A last-ditch attempt to fix Pennsylvania’s ailing COVID-19 rent relief program hit a wall Wednesday after Senate Republican leadership did not advance legislation, making it likely many landlords and families on the financial brink will not get the aid they desperately need. FULL ARTICLE
Education Department Encourages Students To Create A Plan For Their Future During PA’s College Application Campaign

Education Department Encourages Students To Create A Plan For Their Future During PA’s College Application Campaign

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania is joining a national effort to encourage high school students to create a postsecondary plan as part of Pennsylvania's College Application Campaign. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 22, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Outbreak Near State Game Lands 214 Creates Localized Deer Mortality Event

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Outbreak Near State Game Lands 214 Creates Localized Deer Mortality Event

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has received many reports from its food and cover crews, State Game Wardens and the public that multiple deer have been found dead. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 22, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. Department of Health Reports 1,425 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases Statewide

Pa. Department of Health Reports 1,425 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases Statewide

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., October 21, that there were 1,425 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 186,297. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 21, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Deadline for Mail Ballot Application, In-Person Early Voting By Mail Ballot Is One Week Away

Pennsylvania Deadline for Mail Ballot Application, In-Person Early Voting By Mail Ballot Is One Week Away

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar reminded Pennsylvanians that they have one week left to apply to vote by mail or to vote early in-person by mail ballot at their county election office. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 21, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Grants Available to Help Farmers & Small Businesses Save Money, Reduce Pollution

Grants Available to Help Farmers & Small Businesses Save Money, Reduce Pollution

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Grant funding for energy efficiency and pollution prevention projects for small business owners and farmers is still available from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through the Small Business Advantage Grant program. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 21, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Participates in National Project to Review Safe Inmate Population Reduction During COVID-19

Wolf Administration Participates in National Project to Review Safe Inmate Population Reduction During COVID-19

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Wolf Administration recently participated in a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine project, which resulted in the report: Decarcerating Correctional Facilities During COVID-19. FULL ARTICLE
by · October 21, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News