Rite Aid opened two self-swab testing sites in the midstate this week with locations in Dauphin and York counties. Rite Aid began offering the testing at its 2604 Linglestown Road store in Harrisburg on Tuesday and at its 115 Leader Heights Road store in York Township, York County on Thursday. Both midstate locations are open … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed an increase of COVID-19 cases in our Central PA Region as the state totals rise to over 26,000. The state has 1,145 new confirmed cases from yesterday, bringing the state total to 26,490. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania confirm at least one case of COVID-19. … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — In efforts to lift spirits and help keep healthcare professionals running amidst the COVID-19 health crisis, local Central Pennsylvania Dunkin’ franchisees have donated Dunkin’ packaged coffee, Dunkin’ Keurig® K-Cup pods and gift cards to two local hospitals. Throughout Central Pennsylvania, Dunkin’ has donated a combined 48 pounds of Dunkin’ ground coffee (retail … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — On Tuesday, Ollie’s donated $20,000 to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The bargain outlet store said it was the least it could do with so many in the region unemployed and in need of food and supplies. “You’re talking to those folks over at the Central Food Bank and how much money they … Read more
Child welfare officials are worried that many cases of child abuse will go unreported during the pandemic, since children are no longer in school or activities. The majority of ChildLine reports come from mandated reporters in the school systems and daycare workers, according to Matthew Salvatori, Assistant Director of Lycoming County Children and Youth. Other … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank announced it received a $100,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to aid in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This gift will be used to help meet the needs of food insecure residents of central Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 crisis. To feed children and their families, … Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is implementing new federal unemployment compensation benefits provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The COVID-19 relief package temporarily provides an additional $600 per week, makes self-employed, independent contractors and gig workers eligible for benefits and extends unemployment compensation (UC) benefits for an additional … Read more
Lower Macungie Twp., PA — The Genesis Health Care Lehigh Center Nursing Home in Lower Macungie Township has seen coronavirus cases there jump by about a third since reporting a massive outbreak. Back on Monday, April 6, the center reported 49 residents and staff members had tested positive and that two residents had died. On Saturday, … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A federal court in Harrisburg lifted a stay, upholding its decision from earlier this week that ordered the release of 20 people currently held in immigration detention in two county facilities in Pennsylvania. Federal district Judge John E. Jones III issued the ruling after considering a motion to reconsider filed by … Read more
Wind storms delivered widespread damage in parts of Central Pennsylvania April 9. Gusts brought down power lines, branches and several trees, including a large pine tree that fell on a house in Penn Valley Village mobile home park. “We heard the tree crack and the next thing we know it was falling, just like somebody … Read more
Centralia, Pa. – One of Pennsylvania’s most popular unofficial tourist attractions, “Graffiti Highway” in Centralia, was shut down Monday when dump trucks began filling in the road with dirt. The highway, which is private property with posted no trespassing signs, has seen an increase in visitors since the COVID-19 crisis began. The owner of the … Read more
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Lancaster County community is finding some big ways to help its own right now, and we shouldn’t be surprised. The same area known for shattering records during the Extraordinary Give is raising money and giving back again, this time for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lancaster County has the most … Read more
BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) — A nursing home in Beaver County will presume all of its patients and staff have coronavirus. Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center said on Monday in a letter that the center is moving away from counting test results and now presuming all staff and residents may be positive after talking to the … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — From Amazon to the local supermarket, officials are taking action against price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic from banning thousands of sellers online, to sending cease and desist orders to retailers. The Office of the Attorney General(OAG) has been flooded with complaints from consumers in Pennsylvania. The OAG reports they’ve received … Read more
The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors is suing the state to win “life-sustaining” business status for its members. The suit challenging Gov. Tom Wolf’s closure order, claims most states have granted realtors that status and that Pennsylvania’s closure rules are arbitrary and unclear. “The three essentials to life are food, clothing and shelter and the governor … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — With so many people unemployed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is straining to meet the increased demand for food assistance. The organization said some of its partner agencies are reporting three times the usual number of clients over the past two weeks. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank said it distributed … Read more
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s health secretary issued new standards Sunday for cleaning large buildings that remain open during the COVID-19 shutdown. Dr. Rachel Levine’s order, which applies to building that are at least 50,000 square feet, requires building owners to maintain usual cleaning and follow U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to routinely clean … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Pennsylvania’s health secretary issued new standards Sunday for cleaning large buildings that remain open during the COVID-19 shutdown. Dr. Rachel Levine’s order, which applies to buildings that are at least 50,000 square feet, requires building owners to maintain usual cleaning and follow U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to … Read more
PENN LIVE — The sudden shutdown of the construction industry has led to layoffs across Pennsylvania. Some projects have been halted in the middle of construction and some future projects are being put on hold. Construction companies are losing income and municipalities are bracing for a delay of future tax money. And the pandemic has … Read more
Jo Ellen Litz first put out the call for homemade face masks in her community on March 20. As a Lebanon County Commissioner, she became aware of the limited supply of N95 masks, “so I asked for women to form an army, if you will, behind the scenes and start making masks,” Litz said. The next … Read more