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Updated: 1:14 PM EDT May 11, 2021 PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Wolf Administration announced on Tuesday that event and gathering maximum occupancy limits will be increased to 50 percent for indoor events and gatherings and 75 percent for outdoor events and gatherings effective Monday, May 17. Currently, maximum occupancy is 25 percent for indoor events and gatherings and 50 percent for outdoor events and gatherings, regardless of venue size and only if attendees and workers are abl...

Child sex abuse survivors and advocates to push for bill that would allow more time to sue abusers A constitutional amendment regarding the issue failed to appear on May 18th primary after mistake by Dept. of State. Author: Chelsea Koerbler (FOX43) Updated: 10:51 AM EDT May 10, 2021 HARRISBURG, Pa. — Monday morning, child sex abuse survivors and advocates will gather at the State Capitol to urge the Senate Majority Leader to bring statute of limitations legisla...

The Wolf Administration announced that, effective May 31, 2021, all statewide COVID mitigation restrictions (other than the masking mandate) will be lifted.  Certain masking requirements will remain in effect until 70% of the adult population is fully vaccinated.  Other local mitigation orders may remain in effect after Memorial Day. Mitigation Restrictions to be Lifted The announcement provides that all COVID-19 restrictions related to gatherings, restaurants, and other businesses will be l...

May 7, 2021 HARRISBURG — The Acting Secretary of the Department of Human Services, Meg Snead, has reminded Pennsylvanians that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program season has ended, but assistance with utility bills remains available through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to individuals and families who live in rental properties. A total of $847 million has been distributed among Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to help thousands of families maintain their housing and utility se...

Today Partly cloudy skies this morning will give way to occasional showers during the afternoon. High 67F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.. Tonight Cloudy with occasional rain showers. Low 48F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Updated: May 7, 2021 @ 8:58 am

05/07/2021 Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania departments of Education (PDE), Agriculture, and Human Services (DHS) announced today that thousands of students and families will continue to receive nutritious meals during the pandemic. The Biden Administration, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services Department, is extending or providing flexibilities to the National School Lunch Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Pandemic...

Chris Gebhard had a good reason for not attending the League of Women Voters debate | Opinion Posted May 07, 9:30 AM Facebook Share In response to Lebanon County Democrat Chairperson Daniel Sidelnick’s recent opinion editorial, I would like to discuss why the people of the 48th State Senatorial District will be fortunate to have Chris Gebhard fighting for them in Harrisburg as our next state senator. While Mr. Sidelnick takes issue with Chris Gebhard’s absence at a recent League of Women V...

Human Services Acting Secretary Urges Pennsylvanians: Do Not Wait to Apply for Rental Assistance 05/07/2021 Harrisburg, PA - Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead today issued the following statement on a ruling from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia that struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s nationwide moratorium on evictions established in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The United States Department...

Principal Tammy Tolino of Pocono Mountain East High School said prom will happen this year at Pocono Raceway on May 15. The theme is "A Night on the Red Carpet" that will take place in and around the Raceways garage area. Both sides of the garage will be open with a lot of room for all the seniors and their guests,” Tolino said. “Everything will be open, just covered on top. There is also a pavilion and a lot of open space to allow for social distancing.” Principal Michael Jones of Pocono...

More than 10 million doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in PA. All adults and adolescents age 12-17 are eligible for vaccination. Learn more. More than 10 million doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in PA. All adults and adolescents age 12-17 are eligible for vaccination starting April 13. Learn more. × May 07, 2021 Governor Tom Wolf today signed the 14th renewal of his January 2018 opioid disaster declaration to help the state fight the opioid and heroin ...