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Recommendations for Pennsylvanians Financially Impacted by the Coronavirus

Recommendations for Pennsylvanians Financially Impacted by the Coronavirus

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) collaborates with state agencies to develop resources available for Pennsylvanians financially impacted by COVID-19. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 21, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Holds Steady At 4.7 Percent in February

Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Holds Steady At 4.7 Percent in February

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has released its employment situation report for February 2020. FULL ARTICLE
PA Game Commission Shooting Ranges Closed

PA Game Commission Shooting Ranges Closed

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Game Commission on Friday announced it is closing all shooting ranges on state game lands, effective immediately, until further notice. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 21, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, Sports
PA Department of Health: 83 New Cases Bring State Total to 268

PA Department of Health: 83 New Cases Bring State Total to 268

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 p.m., March 20, that there are 83 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported, bringing the statewide total to 268. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 20, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Department of Human Services Restricts Visitation at DHS State-Run Facilities to Protect Health of Residents and Workers

Department of Human Services Restricts Visitation at DHS State-Run Facilities to Protect Health of Residents and Workers

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Department of Human Services has implemented a series of proactive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of residents and staff at Pennsylvania’s state centers, state hospitals, youth development centers, and youth forestry camps. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 20, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 52 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 185

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 52 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 185

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., March 19, that there are 52 additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported, bringing the statewide total to 185. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 20, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvania Department of Education Cancels Statewide Assessments

Pennsylvania Department of Education Cancels Statewide Assessments

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today the cancellation of all PSSA testing and Keystone exams for the 2019-20 school year as a result of COVID-19. This includes the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA). FULL ARTICLE
by · March 20, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
COVID-19 Total Reaches 133 in Pa.; First Death Reported

COVID-19 Total Reaches 133 in Pa.; First Death Reported

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed 37 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 133 cases. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 19, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
All Pennsylvania Courts Closed to Public

All Pennsylvania Courts Closed to Public

HARRISBURG, Pa. - In an effort to further restrict potential COVID-19 exposure within the courts, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday announced that all Pennsylvania courts – including trial and intermediate appellate courts – are closed to the public for non-essential functions through at least April 3, 2020. FULL ARTICLE
by · March 19, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
COVID-19: Demand for Guns Crashes State Police Background Check System

COVID-19: Demand for Guns Crashes State Police Background Check System

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Major Gary Dance, director of the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Records and Identification, released the following statement on Wednesday regarding the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS). FULL ARTICLE
by · March 19, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News