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Minority-Owned Small Businesses Were Largely Shut Out of PA.’s First Coronavirus Loan Program

Minority-Owned Small Businesses Were Largely Shut Out of PA.’s First Coronavirus Loan Program

HARRISBURG, Pa. — In March, less than a month into the coronavirus shutdown, Gov. Tom Wolf launched a low-interest loan program as a lifeline to “provide a little peace of mind to hundreds of small business owners and their employees.” FULL ARTICLE
by · August 2, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Oberlander: Compliance with Wolf, Levine Orders Not Sustainable for PA Bars, Restaurants

Oberlander: Compliance with Wolf, Levine Orders Not Sustainable for PA Bars, Restaurants

HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) – Pennsylvania State Representative Donna Oberlander recently attended a hearing regarding the negative impact of the statewide restrictions for bars and restaurants. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 2, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, Political
Pa. Department of Health Reports One New Coronavirus Case in Jefferson County, 888 Positive Cases Statewide

Pa. Department of Health Reports One New Coronavirus Case in Jefferson County, 888 Positive Cases Statewide

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., August 1, that there are 888 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 112,936. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 1, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvanians Urged to Report Unemployment Benefits Fraud

Pennsylvanians Urged to Report Unemployment Benefits Fraud

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak is reminding Pennsylvanians of the warning signs associated with the widespread identity theft fraud ring targeting COVID-19 unemployment compensation (UC) benefits programs across the nation. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 1, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Will Provide Postage-Paid Return Envelopes with Mail and Absentee Ballots

Pennsylvania Will Provide Postage-Paid Return Envelopes with Mail and Absentee Ballots

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar announced on Friday that the Pennsylvania Department of State will provide funding for postage so all eligible voters can return their mail-in and absentee ballots at no cost to the voter for the 2020 general election. FULL ARTICLE
by · August 1, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pa. Game Commission: Deer Permits for Surveillance Units Now on Sale

Pa. Game Commission: Deer Permits for Surveillance Units Now on Sale

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Like a good detective, deer hunters follow clues each fall to cross paths with wary white-tailed deer. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 31, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, Sports
Pa. Dept. of Health: 860 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide

Pa. Dept. of Health: 860 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., July 30, that there are 860 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 111,078. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 30, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement July 27 – 28: 1,650 Compliance Checks, One Notice of Violation

State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement July 27 – 28: 1,650 Compliance Checks, One Notice of Violation

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 1,650 licensed liquor establishments from Monday, July 27, through Tuesday, July 28, to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social distancing, masking, and other health and safety requirements of the liquor code. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 30, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Rolls Out New Mental Wellness Resources for Firefighters and EMS Personnel

Wolf Administration Rolls Out New Mental Wellness Resources for Firefighters and EMS Personnel

HARRISBURG, Pa. – State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego on Wednesday announced the launch of several new online resources designed to provide mental wellness resources for fire, rescue and emergency medical services personnel across the commonwealth this week. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 30, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Respond to 2020 Census

Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Respond to 2020 Census

HARRISBURG, PA -  Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin on Wednesday reminded all Pennsylvanians to be a good neighbor and respond to the 2020 Census as soon as possible. FULL ARTICLE
by · July 30, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News