Gov. Wolf Announces 13 Counties will Move to Yellow Phase of Reopening on Mayo 15

Mayo 8, 2020

Today Governor Tom Wolf announced 13 Pennsylvania counties will move to the yellow phase of reopening at 12:01 a.m. on Viernes, Mayo 15. Those counties include Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Fulton, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington...

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,323 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 54,238

Mayo 8, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., Mayo 8, that there are 1,323 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 54,238. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. As a...

Human Services Launches Emergency Assistance Program to Help Low-Income Families Amidst COVID-19

Mayo 8, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today announced an Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) to help low-income families who lost wages experiencing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Families who qualify...

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Take Actions on Stay-at-Home Orders, Issue Yellow Phase Orders

Mayo 7, 2020

With the Abril 1 statewide stay-at-home orders set to expire tonight at midnight, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today extended the orders for all counties in red, and signed new orders for the 24 counties moving to yellow at 12:01 a.m....

Department of Aging Receives $3 Million to Support Aging and Disability Resource Centers during Pandemic

Mayo 7, 2020

Harrisburg, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) Office has been awarded $3 million from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living to support efforts to...

PUC Continues to Educate Consumers About Available Resources & Utility Assistance Programs During COVID-19 Pandemic & Recovery

Mayo 7, 2020

HARRISBURG – Utilizing the latest technology and coordinating with front-line community partners, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) continues to educate utility customers about their rights and responsibilities, assistance programs, and available...

Gov. Wolf, Attorney General Shapiro Announce Protections from Foreclosures and Evictions Through Julio 10

Mayo 7, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Attorney General Josh Shapiro today to announce that he signed an executive order that protects Pennsylvanians from foreclosures or evictions through Julio 10. The action builds on a Pennsylvania Supreme Court order which...

Self-employed and Others Can Now File for Backdated Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Benefits

Mayo 7, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak today announced eligible self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers and others not normally eligible for regular unemployment compensation (UC) can begin...

Wolf Administration Receives Approval to Launch Food Access Program for Students During COVID-19 Crisis

Mayo 7, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration received approval from the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a plan to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to students who are eligible to...

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,070 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 52,915

Mayo 7, 2020

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., Mayo 7, that there are 1,070 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 52,915. All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19. As a...