Pennsylvania expands sanitation protocols for businesses
Pennsylvania health officials have ordered additional measures for building sanitation amid the spread of coronavirus across the state.
Wolf urging faithful to avoid religious gatherings ahead of holidays
Gov. Tom Wolf urged religious leaders to "find alternatives to in-person gatherings and to avoid endangering their congregants.”
Pennsylvania residents told to wear masks in public
Pennsylvania residents should wear a cloth mask in public to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, according to Gov. Tom Wolf.
Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases rise to 8,420; 102 deaths
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania rose on Friday to 8,420 with 102 reported fatalities.
Pennsylvania surpasses 400K unemployment filings in 1 week
Pennsylvania set another record for unemployment filings last week, surpassing 400,000, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Wolf signs 4 bills in response to spreading coronavirus outbreak
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf signed four bills Friday in response to the novel coronavirus.
Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases rise to 2,218 with 22 reported deaths
Health officials say there are more than 2,000 cases of the novel coronavirus in the state of Pennsylvania, with nearly two dozen reported deaths.
Wolf reopens gun shops after dissent from Pa. Supreme Court justices
Gov. Tom Wolf has allowed gun shops to reopen on a limited basis during the coronavirus pandemic after several justices of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court urged him to do so.
More than 400,000 Pennsylvanians filed for unemployment last week: Labor leader
More than 400,000 Pennsylvanians filed for unemployment compensation benefits last week amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases rise to 479; Philly reports 96 cases
The are currently at least 479 cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, with 96 cases reported in Philadelphia.
Wolf modifies shutdown order amid complaints, lawsuits
By Friday evening, Wolf issued new guidance that granted shutdown exceptions to certain industries. It also delayed enforcement from Saturday to Monday.
Gov. Tom Wolf delays enforcement of order closing non-life-sustaining businesses
Gov. Tom Wolf issued a sweeping shutdown order to tens of thousands of “non-life-sustaining” businesses, decreeing they must close their physical locations to slow the spread of the coronavirus or face enforcement by state police and other government agencies.
King of Prussia Mall closes amid coronavirus concerns
The King of Prussia Mall has closed amid a call for nonessential businesses to close to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. Wolf advises citizens with recent travel history to contact Pennsylvania Health Department
In an effort to quell the spread of coronavirus, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf asked Pennsylvanians with recent travel history and citizens with known exposure to COVID-19 to contact the state's health department.
2 new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 emerge in Montgomery County, Gov. Wolf announces
Two new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 have been declared in Pennsylvania Saturday afternoon, Gov. Tom Wolf announced. The two new cases are both said to be in Montgomery County.
Highlights of Wolf's budget proposal for Pennsylvania
Highlights of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s spending plan for the 2020-21 budget year, which begins July 1.
Wolf's budget pushes for aid for schools, college debt
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf took aim at student debt and aging public school buildings in a budget proposal rolled out Tuesday.
Wolf floats plan to attack lead, asbestos in Pa. schools
Gov. Tom Wolf has unveiled a new $1.1 billion package intended to help eliminate lead and asbestos contamination in Pennsylvania’s public schools.
UPS to expand operations in Pa, hire 1,700 workers
United Parcel Service has committed to spending $1.4 billion to expand its operations in Pennsylvania and hire more than 1,700 new, full-time employees, Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration said Wednesday.
Wolf to seek school construction aid amid lead, asbestos issues
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is developing a plan to help deal with aging school buildings plagued by environmental problems, including lead paint and asbestos insulation, his office said.