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Wolf: In Time for Memorial Day, Get Cocktail To Go At Restaurants, Bars and Hotels

Friday, May 22 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation Thursday allowing the temporary sale of cocktails-to-go from bars, restaurants or hotels with a liquor license. The law takes effect immediately.“This new temporary rule creates more business for bars and restaurants when they need it, helps to meet customer... Read More.

Additional PA Counties Set to Reopen this Friday; 49 of 67 Counties Will Be Open

Wednesday, May 20 by Bill Moyer

Governor Tom Wolf has announced 12 additional Pennsylvania counties will move to the yellow phase of reopening at 12:01 a.m. on Friday. Those counties include Adams, Beaver, Carbon, Columbia, Cumberland, Juniata, Mifflin, Perry, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Wayne, and York. Twenty-four counties moved into the yellow... Read More.

PA Creates Civilian Coronavirus Corps to Support On-Going Recovery Efforts

Thursday, May 7 by Bill Moyer

As Pennsylvania plans to safely reopen the economy and recover from COVID-19, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the creation of the Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps, a public service initiative that will support efforts this fall to increase testing and contact tracing and provide critical new... Read More.

Certain Outdoor Recreational Activities Reopen Friday in Pennsylvania

Friday, May 1 by Bill Moyer

To ensure that Pennsylvanians have opportunities to safely enjoy outdoor recreation as a way to maintain positive physical and mental health, and in keeping with the commonwealth’s stay-at-home orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Tom Wolf lifted some restrictions on certain outdoor... Read More.

Gov. Wolf: Construction May Resume Friday in Pennsylvania with COVID-19 Safeguards

Monday, April 27 by Bill Moyer

As the construction industry prepares to resume work, the Wolf Administration has issued guidance for all construction businesses and employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.All businesses in the construction industry in the commonwealth are permitted to resume in-person operations starting Friday,... Read More.

Coronavirus: PA Gov. Wolf Extends Statewide ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order Until May 8

Wednesday, April 22 by Bill Moyer

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine announced that the statewide stay-at-home orders issued on April 1 to protect Pennsylvanians and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 will be extended until Friday, May 8 at 12:01 a.m. The initial order was set... Read More.

PA Gov. Wolf Announces Closing of All Public Schools for Remainder of This Term

Thursday, April 9 by Bill Moyer

Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The governor made the decision in consultation with... Read More.

Gov. Wolf Orders PA Flags At Half-Staff to Mourn State’s Victims of Coronavirus

Wednesday, April 8 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered Commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds fly at half-staff until further notice to honor the victims of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic.“Too many Pennsylvanians have lost their lives to COVID-19, and, unfortunately, many more will... Read More.

PA Gov. Wolf Calls for Pennsylvanians to Wear Masks When Leaving Homes

Tuesday, April 7 by Bill Moyer

PA Gov. Tom Wolf has recommended all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Wolf stressed the need to intensify all measures to help stop the spread of the virus.“Two... Read More.

Gov. Wolf: All 67 Counties in PA Are Under ‘Stay at Home’ Order Until April 30

Wednesday, April 1 by Bill Moyer

The order keeps all schools closed in Pennsylvania until at least April 30 under the order that the governor called the most prudent thing to do.Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine announced Wednesday that all 67 Pennsylvania counties will be under... Read More.

CORONAVIRUS: PA Gov. Wolf Orders ‘Non-Essential’ Businesses to Close

Friday, March 20 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Tom Wolf ordered Thursday that all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close their physical locations to slow the spread of COVID-19. Enforcement actions against businesses that do not close physical locations will begin Saturday.In extenuating circumstances, special exemptions will be granted to businesses... Read More.

PA Gov. Wolf: Big Changes in Bradford, Tioga & Susquehanna Counties

Tuesday, March 17 by Bill Moyer

Gov. Tom Wolf has strongly urged non-essential businesses across the Keystone State to close for at least 14 days to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Wolf’s request protects employees, customers and suppliers and limits the spread of the virus through personal contact and... Read More.