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Christmas Tree Pick-Up Schedule – 2021

Lackawanna County Residents can take Christmas Trees to the Lackawanna Recycling Center @ 3400 Boulevard Ave in Scranton during regular business hours at no cost in January.


Planning Commission Meeting Update

The Lackawanna County Regional Planning Commission will hold its monthly meetings on the Second Thursday of the Month at 10:30 a.m. in 2021.

Meeting dates are:

January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, May 13th, June 10th, July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, November 4th and December 9th.

Commission’s Meetings are held on the 5th floor of the Lackawanna County Government Center at the Globe, 123 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton. In order to comply with the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioner’s Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated March 16, 2020 all meeting will be held virtually on the Zoom Platform and lived streamed on ECTV’s You Tube Channel until expiration of the emergency. The public is invited to view the lived streamed meeting.

County residents my submit comments/questions or request log-in information in writing via e-mail with their name and address to either [email protected] or [email protected] no later than 9:00 AM on the day of the meeting.


 Land Bank Virtual Meeting Information

The next meeting of the Lackawanna County Land Bank is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00AM.

This meeting will be held virtually. The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube.

The public may send their comments/questions in writing with their name and address to be answered and included in the minutes of the meeting to Ralph Pappas at [email protected] no later than 9:00AM on the day of the meeting.

Meeting Agenda


Board of Commissioners Meeting Update

Notice Is Hereby Given that the Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 10am will now be held Monday January 25, 2021 at 10am virtually, in order to comply with the Board’s Declaration of Disaster Emergency dated March 16, 2020, and Governor Wolf’s Shelter in Place Order dated March 27, 2020.  The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube.  The public is invited to view the live streamed meeting.

County residents may send their comments / questions, in writing with their name and address, to be answered and included in the minutes by emailing: [email protected] no later than 9:00am on the day of the meeting.

Brian Jeffers, Chief of Staff
Lackawanna County Board Of Commissioners


Prison Board Meeting Update

Notice Is Hereby Given that the Lackawanna County Prison Board Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 12:30PM will now be held Monday January 25, 2021 at 12:30pm virtually on YouTube per the County’s Emergency Declaration and the Governor’s Shelter in Place Order.  The public is invited to view this live streamed meeting.

County residents may send their comments / questions, in writing with their name and address, to be answered and included in the minutes by emailing: [email protected] no later than 9:00am on the day of the meeting.

Judge J. Gibbons, Chairman
Lackawanna County Prison Board


Court Order Extending Judicial Emergency in Lackawanna County

In accord with the Order of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dated May 27, 2020, the Judicial Emergency in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, is hereby extended through February 28th, 2021.

Lackawanna County COVID – 19 Emergency Judicial Orders


Commissioners Void Contract; Free Access Restored

The Lackawanna County Commissioners have officially voided today (November 20) a contract with Infocon, a records technology firm, which charged a fee for accessing, searching and reviewing documents and cases in the Register of Wills Office and Clerk of Judicial Records offices, respectively.

The Commissioners along with County Solicitor Atty. Frank Ruggiero worked with Infocon to void the contract that was approved at the November 4 Commissioners meeting.

This action and the reinstatement of the original contract with Infocon, which provides free public access to records, through the County portal, went into effect today (November 20) at 1 pm.

The Commissioners will formally rescind Resolution 20-0224, the new contract, at the next regular meeting slated for December 2.


Lackawanna County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update – Public Review and Comment Draft

Any Member(s) of the Public that have Comments or Questions Regarding the Plan should contact Mary Liz Donato at: [email protected]


The Lackawanna County Register of Wills Policies and Procedures Effective June 22, 2020 until Further Notice


The Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds Policy for Operations While in the Pandemic – Effective June 10, 2020

This policy will be followed for public entry into the Government Center and this office must be adhered to. Highlights of the policy are detailed here


The Lackawanna County Clerk of Judicial Records Policy for Operations While in the Pandemic – Effective June 10, 2020

Policies and Procedures Effective June 10, 2020 Until Further Notice are Detailed here


Declaration Of Emergency Regarding the Coronavirus (March 16, 2020)


Commissioners Implement Major Safeguards Against Coronavirus

The Lackawanna County Commissioners announced today (March 20) tighter measures to safeguard both the general public and County staff in their attempt to stop the exposure, transmission and spread of the Coronavirus.

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FEATURED POSTS

County Parks Department Accepting Pavilions & Athletic Fields Reservations

January 15th, 2021
The Lackawanna County Commissioners - Jerry Notarianni, Debi Domenick, Esq., and Chris Chermak – have announced that the four County parks are now accepting reservations for gatherings at the respective pavilions.    During the upcoming season, McDade, Merli-Sarnoski, Covington and Alyesworth Parks will be open to the general public Monday to Sunday from 7 AM until dusk when the parks close.  People will be able to walk, hike, jog, bike and fish. 

Posted in Community Affairs, Featured Post, Parks and Recreation

Veterans Affairs Office Sends Out Memorial Day Order Forms

January 15th, 2021
While it doesn’t look it outside, the calendar is fast moving to May and the annual Memorial Day exercises and veterans’ graves preparation. Flags and markers order forms and other materials have been to all volunteers and post commanders to complete and return by March 1 to the Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs Office, Government Center, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, so that they can be processed for distribution in plenty of time. Any questions should be directed to the Veterans Affairs Office at 570-963-6778.

Posted in Community Affairs, Featured Post, Veterans Affairs

Lackawanna County COVID-19 Older Adults Communal Setting Testing Program

December 23rd, 2020
The Lackawanna County Commissioners Jerry Notarianni, Debi Domenick, Esq., and Chris Chermak have further deepened their commitment to combating the COVID-19 virus on all fronts by organizing a consortium of local health and social service agencies to provide testing for older adults in local communal settings throughout the area. The County, its Area Agency on Aging and its Office of Economic Planning & Development have teamed-up with The Wright Center, NeighborWorks NEPA, United Neighborhood Centers, the United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties, and Telespond Senior Services to provide testing for those over the age of 60 that are living in communal settings.

Posted in Area Agency on Aging, Community Affairs, Featured Post

Applications now being accepted for 2021 Master Watershed Steward Program

December 9th, 2020
The Penn State Extension Luzerne & Lackawanna offices are now accepting applications for the 2021 Master Watershed Steward Program. The program is designed to provide people who are enthusiastic about the environment with the information and skills necessary to share their experience and knowledge with others. Master Watershed Stewards receive 40 hours of training on topics including: water quality, stream health, native plants, recreational resources, and groundwater.

Posted in Featured Post, Penn State Cooperative Extension

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty Community Re-Invest Projects

December 2nd, 2020
Twenty projects, focusing on fire protection, public safety, community organizations, facility upgrades, and general construction and upkeep, were approved for funding by the Lackawanna County Commissioners through their Community Re-Invest Program totaling $95,289.  The public-private partnership investment for 2020 is $1,077,893. 

Posted in Economic Development Department, Featured Post

Commissioners Implement Additional Safeguards Against Coronavirus

November 25th, 2020
The Lackawanna County Commissioners announced today (November 25) new/additional measures to safeguard both the general public and County staff in their attempt to stop the exposure, transmission and spread of the Coronavirus. The Lackawanna County Government Center will be open to the general public, but by appointment only, as of December 1.

Posted in Featured Post

Abington Heights Honor Society Students Conduct Service Project At McDade Park

November 24th, 2020
Students from Abington Heights High School’s Honor Society conducted a service project at McDade Park on November 22. The youngsters raked leaves and cleaned-up debris around the park office, courts, playground and other general areas. The Commissioners wish to express their gratitude to the District and students on a job well-done!

Posted in Community Affairs, Featured Post, Parks and Recreation

Consortium Assembled For COVID-19 Testing

November 18th, 2020
The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Lackawanna County and a group of governmental and public safety bodies have joined forces to offer free COVID-19 testing to area residents in an attempt to combat the stubborn virus, curb its rapid spread, and help residents to stay healthy.

Posted in 911, Community Affairs, Featured Post

Small Business Relief Program Brief

November 15th, 2020
Lackawanna County Commissioners approved $4.725 million in CARES Act funding to provide grants to more than 200 Lackawanna County businesses that applied for assistance through the COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance program.

Posted in Economic Development Department, Featured Post

Fossil Boulders Now on Display at McDade Park

September 24th, 2020
Waste Management’s Alliance Landfill has donated two large pieces of the region’s distant history to the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour in McDade Park. Landfill Manager Glenn Kempa said the boulders, each with vivid fossilized images of ferns and tree branches that shaded Taylor and Ransom Twp. 300 million years ago, were discovered during earthwork work at the landfill.

Posted in Featured Post, Parks and Recreation

Arts & Culture Creative Grants Available

August 18th, 2020
The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department is offering individual artists, non-profit organizations and municipalities the opportunity to apply for a Lackawanna County Arts and Culture COVID-19 Creative Community Grant for a variety of projects that provide the community with positive arts experiences.

Posted in Arts and Culture, Featured Post

ATV Riders To Be Prosecuted For Track Damage

August 12th, 2020
The Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department will be patrolling the Laurel Line main railroad track from Cedar Avenue, South Scranton, to Montage Mountain Road at multiple undisclosed times.

Posted in Featured Post, Trolley Museum

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty-one Community Re-Invest Projects

July 15th, 2020
Twenty-one projects, focusing on recreation, public safety, veterans posts, COVID-19 testing and facility upgrades, fire rescue education and general construction and upkeep, were approved for funding by the Lackawanna County Commissioners through their Community Re-Invest Program

Posted in Board of Commissioners, Economic Development Department, Featured Post

The Electric City Trolley Museum Reopens

July 8th, 2020
The Electric City Trolley Museum is reopening on Wednesday, July 8, from 10 AM to 4 PM daily.

Posted in Featured Post, Trolley Museum

Assistance available for renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19 economic slowdown

July 3rd, 2020

Posted in Area Agency on Aging, Featured Post, Human Services

Joint Lackawanna County and Wright Center Blood Drive Kickoff

June 15th, 2020
Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak and Dr. Erin McFadden of The Wright Center kicked off the joint County and Wright Center blood drive on June 12. The next event is slated for July 31 from Noon – 5 PM at the center.

Posted in Board of Commissioners, Featured Post

The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department has launched a new initiative during the COVID-19

May 5th, 2020
The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department has launched a new initiative during the COVID-19 to provide entertainment and education to the public, while supporting artists and other cultural producers.

Posted in Arts and Culture, ARTS Engage, Featured Post, Lastest News

Commissioner Domenick Cosponsors Blood Drive To Alleviate Shortage

April 17th, 2020
Lackawanna County Commissioner Debi Domenick, right, cosponsored a blood drive with the American Red Cross on April 16 at the Peckville Assembly of God, Blakely, in response to the dire shortage caused by the pandemic.

Posted in Board of Commissioners, Featured Post

Lackawanna County has published a COVID-19 Creative Community Resources Guide

April 9th, 2020
The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department and several other agencies and individuals joined forces to publish “Lackawanna County COVID-19 Creative Community Resources,” a guide that helps to navigate the many available resources.

Posted in Arts and Culture, ARTS Engage, Featured Post

Lackawanna County Public Defenders Office Establishes Free Legal Hotline

April 7th, 2020
Staff attorneys from the Lackawanna County Public Defenders office are providing free legal advice in criminal matters over the phone for an initial consultation only during the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning Wednesday, April 8. This “round-the-clock” assistance is being staffed by highly experienced staff. This service is being offered regardless of whether the client meets income guidelines, which typically determine eligibility for the office’s legal services.

Posted in Community Affairs, Featured Post, Judicial Records

Lackawanna Historical Society Collects Covid-19 Data to Build Local Archive

April 2nd, 2020
We are excited to unveil the LHS Covid-19 Archive project, a virtual 'instant archive" for members of our community to record their thoughts and reactions to the pandemic. In an effort to document this historic moment, the Lackawanna Historical Society has prepared two online surveys, one for students and one for adults.

Posted in Arts and Culture, ARTS Engage, Board of Commissioners, Coal Mine, Community Affairs, Featured Post, Heritage Valley Authority, Parks and Recreation, Trolley Museum

County Measures To Fight Coronavirus

March 13th, 2020
In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Commissioners have initiated several measures to keep all facilities clean, sanitized and germ-free.

Posted in 911, Community Affairs, Featured Post

Military Medals Presented to Daniel Chermak’s Family

February 28th, 2020
Lackawanna County officials presented Daniel Chermak, Jr., left, with a series of medals earned by his father, Daniel, Sr., who was shot down in Berlin and held in a prison camp until the end of World War II. 

Posted in Community Affairs, Featured Post

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Gov. Wolf Announces $96 Million for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Wolf Administration Highlights the Importance of Vaccinations and Introduces Updated Guidelines for New School Year

Wolf Administration Provides Additional Recommendations to Help Schools Safely Navigate COVID-19

PA State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement August 5-6: 1,168 Compliance Checks, Seven Notices of Violation

Human Services, Agriculture Secretaries Remind Pennsylvanians of Food Assistance Resources, Encourage Support of Charitable Food Networks

Department of Health: Take Proper Steps to Protect Yourself and Baby While Breastfeeding during COVID-19

Wolf Administration Provides Recommendation for School and Recreational Youth Sports

Gov. Wolf: $10.5 Million to Help Career and Technical Education Centers Resume Operations

Gov. Wolf, PA Sec. of Health to Discuss Expanded COVID-19 Test Availability

PA Human Services Secretary Reminds Pennsylvanians That They Can Access Federal Stimulus Money Without Jeopardizing Benefits

Wolf Administration, Local Law Enforcement to Stress Important Roles Education and Understanding Play in Enforcement of COVID-19 Orders

Wolf Administration Urges Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season Amidst COVID-19

State, Local Agencies Remind Pennsylvanians of COVID-19 Mitigation Enforcement Roles, Advise How to Report Suspected Violations

Wolf Administration Rolls Out New Mental Wellness Resources for Firefighters and EMS Personnel

All PA Skilled Nursing Facilities Completed Universal Testing in Accordance with Secretary of Health’s Order

Gov. Wolf Announces $3 million for Preschool Early Intervention Programs to Purchase Pandemic-Related Supplies

Regional Response Health Collaboratives Launch 24/7 COVID-19 Support Call Centers for Long-Term Care Facilities

PA Agriculture Department Warns Consumers to Report Unsolicited, Mislabeled Seeds Received by Mail

Pediatricians, Child Advocacy Organization Echo Wolf Administration Mask-Wearing Requirement for Children

CDC – Health Equity & Contact Tracing

PA State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Continues Compliance Checks

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,213 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 105,571

CDC Guidance Documents July 23, 2020

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits

PA Human Services Shares Latest Public-Assistance Enrollment Data, Reminds Pennsylvanians that Safety Net Programs are Available

Pennsylvania Provides Clarifying Guidance to PLCB Licensees Regarding Operations During Targeted Mitigation

PA State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Continues Compliance Checks

State Assistance Available Now and After $600 Federal Unemployment Benefit Ends Saturday

PA Department of Health Builds Contact Tracing Resources to Support Increases of COVID-19 Cases

PA Turnpike Approves 2021 Toll Increase, New TOLL BY PLATE Rates

State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Continues Checks, Issues 44 Warnings for COVID-19 Compliance

When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19

PA Human Services Provides Update on SNAP Online Grocery Purchasing, Encourages Retailers to Join

Gov. Wolf: Congress Must Take Action to Help Restaurants

PA State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Continues Checks, Issues 44 Warnings for COVID-19 Compliance

Wolf Administration Provides Updated Guidance to Safely Reopen Pennsylvania’s Schools

Wolf Administration: Hazard Pay Grants Now Available for Front-Line Workers in Life-Sustaining Industries

Wolf Administration: $10 Million in New Funding Available to Support Advancement of COVID-19 Treatments

ADVISORY – HARRISBURG – THURSDAY – Gov. Wolf to Announce Support for Front Line Workers

PA Department of Health Highlights June 2020 Nursing Home Inspection, Sanction Information Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

CDC Factsheets for Young Adults

Wolf Administration Announces Targeted Mitigation Efforts in Response to Recent COVID Case Increases

PA Department of Health: 349 Nursing Homes have Completed Universal COVID-19 Testing, Others to Complete by July 24

ADVISORY – HARRISBURG – LIVE – TODAY – July 15, 2020 – 3:30pm – Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19

Wolf Administration to Reimburse County Fair Boards for Harness Races Held Despite Cancelled Fairs

Wolf Administration Grants Third Extension to License to Carry Firearm Permits

PA Department of Human Services Announces Health Systems and Academic Medical Centers Selected for Regional Response Health Collaboration Program

PA State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Conducts 4,360 Checks, Issues 77 Warnings for COVID-19 Compliance

PA Human Services Secretary Reminds Pennsylvanians of Food Assistance Resources

Wolf Administration: Wear Masks to Protect and Support Local Businesses

Wolf Administration Awards Nearly $19 Million for Homelessness Assistance and Prevention

PA State Police Adds Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Stats to COVID-19 Portal

Gov. Wolf Announces Protections from Foreclosures and Evictions Through Aug. 31

Gov. Wolf Announces $10 Million Available to Support Pennsylvania’s Food System

PA Department of Health Announces Additional Partnership to Assist with COVID-19 Response in Nursing Homes

PA State Fire Commissioner Opens $50 Million Grant Program to Support Fire, Rescue and EMS Companies Affected by COVID-19

PennDOT Issues Guidance as Adopt-A-Highway Activities Resume

PA Education Department: New Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced School Meals Announced for the 2020-21 School Year

PA Department of Revenue Offering Assistance to Tax Filers Ahead of July 15 Filing Deadline

PA State Assistance Available When Federal $600 Weekly Unemployment Benefit Ends July 25

Gov. Wolf: Sec. of Health Signs Expanded Mask-Wearing Order

PA Department of Health Distributes Sixth Shipment of Drug to Help Treat COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals

Pennsylvania Restaurants and Bars Required to Protect Workers and Patrons During COVID-19

More Than 310,000 Pennsylvanians Receive Rebates Early to Provide Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

PA State Police, Liquor Control Board Remind Licensed Liquor Establishments to Require Masks, Follow Social Distancing

Pennsylvania Extends Unemployment Compensation Benefits for 13 More Weeks

Wolf Administration: CARES Act Funding for Small Businesses Available Tomorrow

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Urges Pennsylvanians to Apply for Rent and Mortgage Relief through CARES Act

Wolf Administration Announces Strategy to Ease Long-Term Care Facility Restrictions through Gradual Three-Step Process to Protect Vulnerable Populations

Wolf Administration Continues Support for Residents and Staff at Long-Term Care Facilities, Mitigates the Spread of COVID-19 through Testing, Education and Resources

Gov. Wolf: Masks are Mandatory in Pennsylvania Businesses

PA Secretary of Agriculture Implores USDA to Continue Waiver to Safeguard Food Bank Employees, Volunteers, Clients

Wolf Administration: Business Loan Deferrals Extended for Three Months

Wolf Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Celebrate Safely on the Fourth

Wolf’s Reopening Phase Orders Updated to Include 12 Additional Counties Moving to Green on June 26

PA Human Services Secretary: Medicaid Providers Cannot Charge Patients for PPE

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits

Update from the CDC – June 25, 2020

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 579 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 83,770

Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania Businesses Endorse Mask-Wearing to Protect Employees, Customers, Communities

PA Department of Health Announces Partnership with CVS Health to Assist with COVID-19 Response in Nursing Homes

Wolf Administration Urges USDA to Maintain Flexibility for States Administering SNAP Benefits in Response to Continued Threat of COVID-19

Wolf Administration Updates Veterinarian Guidance to Include Routine or Elective Surgeries

DEP Launches Expanded Online Permitting Options to Assist Businesses

PennDOT Driver’s Skills Test Appointment Scheduling Now Open

PA Department of Health: More than 4,000 Close Contacts of COVID-19 Cases Identified, Monitored through Contact Tracing Efforts across Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf: 12 More Counties to Go Green on June 26

PA Dept. of Health and PEMA Partnership with CVS Health Testing Program

PEMA: Gov. Wolf’s Disaster Declaration Vital for Commonwealth Response

Additional PennDOT Photo License Centers Reopen

Reopening Phase Orders Updated to Include 8 Additional Counties Moving to Green on June 19

PA Department of Health Applies for $301 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen COVID-19 Response, More Than $100 Million for Local Health Departments

Gov. Wolf: Mask-Wearing is Required, Critical to Stop COVID-19 Spread

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 418 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 80,236

June 18, 2020 COVID Talking Points from the PA Department of Health

Governor Wolf Signs Law to Help Prepare for the General Election

PA L&I Offers Reminders About Summer Job Rules for Teens and COVID-19 Workplace Safety

Pennsylvania Capitol Building to Reopen to Public on June 22

PA L&I Secretary: Governor Wolf’s Disaster Declaration Needed to Help People Out of Work, Reduce Employer Costs

Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System, USDA Farm to Food Bank Funds Support Local Dairies, Workforce, Food Banks

LIVE FEED – June 17th 3:30 p.m. – Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19, Phased Reopening

Gov. Wolf: $157.5 Million Now Available for School Health and Safety Grants to Address COVID-19

Gov. Wolf Announces $40 Million in CARES Act Funding Available to Address Dairy Industry Relief, Food Security

PA Department of Aging Releases Reopening Guidance for Senior Centers, Adult Day Centers, and In-Person Visits

Tips to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse

Gov. Wolf Announces $260 Million in Funding to Help People with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism During Pandemic

Wolf Administration Launches New Online Training for Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse to Mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Gov. Wolf Announces 10 More Testing Sites in Areas with Limited Access

The Lackawanna County Department of Planning and Economic Development Announces Business Relief Grant Recipients

PA Historical & Museum Commission Provides Guidance as Museums and Historical Organizations Across State Reopen

June 11, 2020 Update from the CDC

Reopening Phase Orders Updated to Include 12 Additional Counties Moving to Green on June 12

Human Services: Pennsylvanians Must Remain Vigilant about Preventing Child Abuse and Keeping All Kids Safe

CDC COCA Call: Applying COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Strategies in Nursing Homes

CORRECTION – Wolf Administration: Guidance Now Available for COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance Grants

Wolf Administration Outlines Impacts of Ending Disaster Declaration

PA Human Services Extends Emergency Assistance Program, Help with Home Energy Crisis Funding and School Meals Available

Wolf Administration Provides Guidance to Resume High School and Other Summer Sports

Governor Wolf’s Guidance for All Sports Permitted to Operate During the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency to Ensure the Safety and Health of Employees, Athletes and the Public

Governor Wolf’s Life-Sustaining Business Frequently Asked Questions

Governor Wolf’s Guidance for Businesses in the Restaurant Industry Permitted to Operate During the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency to Ensure the Safety and Health of Employees and the Public

PA Department of Health Orders Further COVID-19 Protections for Hospital Staff

Gov. Wolf: Additional COVID-19 Testing Sites Opening in Areas with Limited Access

Wolf Administration: Prepare for Severe Summer Weather During Global COVID-19 Pandemic

PA DCED Process to Reopen Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Selects Health Care Emergency Preparedness Vendor to Assist in Preparations for Fall Resurgence of COVID-19

Gov. Wolf Announces $225 Million Grant Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Wolf Administration Issues Universal Testing Order for Nursing Homes, Updates Testing Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities

PA Department of Aging Joins AARP to Support Family Connections in Long-Term Care Facilities

The Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs Defends Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine and Denounces Transphobia in the Commonwealth

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 443 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 74,385

Online Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients Now Available, Retailers Encouraged to Join Program

Wolf Administration: Long-Term and Congregate Care Restrictions Will Remain in Place to Protect Vulnerable Populations as Pennsylvania Reopens

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 537 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 73,942

PA DCNR Moves to Open Remaining State Park, Forest Facilities

Reopening Phase Orders Updated to Include 10 Additional Counties Moving to Yellow and 16 to Green on June 5

PA Department of Aging Joins AARP to Support Family Connections in Long-Term Care Facilities

Gov. Wolf: $50 Million in Grants Available to Support Fire and EMS Companies Negatively Affected by COVID-19

Gov. Wolf Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for State Response and Recovery, Stay-at-Home Order Ends June 4

PA Department of Health Updates Dental Guidance for Treating Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic

Wolf Administration Outlines Preliminary Guidance for Phased Reopening of Schools

Preliminary Guidance for Phased Reopening of Pre-K to 12 Schools

Preliminary Guidance for Resuming In-Person Instruction at Postsecondary Education Institutions and Adult Education Programs

PA CareerLink® Expanding Virtual Services, Offering Limited On-Site Appointments for Job Seekers and Businesses

Wolf Administration Reminds Older Adults of Their Rights Regarding Stimulus Checks

PA Department of Human Services Provides Guidance for Parents with Children Returning to Child Care

PA Turnpike Announces 500 Fare-Collection Layoffs Due to Coronavirus Impacts

PA Department of Agriculture, PA Veterinary Medical Association Remind Pennsylvania Pet Owners to Maintain Up-to-Date Rabies Vaccinations

PennDOT Driver License Centers to Resume Driver’s Skills Tests

Gov. Wolf Signs Executive Order Extending Mail Ballot Deadline in Six Counties to June 9

PA Departments of Health and Aging Highlight Efforts to Protect Seniors, Vulnerable Pennsylvanians

Wolf Administration to Distribute $80 Million in USDA Foods, Receives Extension of COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution Extension

PA Department of Health Warns of Scam Targeting WIC Recipients

Gov. Wolf Signs Budget to Sustain Education, Support Communities Amid Pandemic

Gov. Wolf: State Continues Phased Reopening with 16 More Counties Set to Go Green on June 5

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 693 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 70,735

Yellow Phase Orders Updated to Include Eight Additional Counties Moving on May 29

PA DCNR Moves to Open State Park Swimming Beaches, Pools

PA Department of Human Services Reminds Pennsylvanians of Assistance Programs, Support Outlets Available to Help Ease COVID-19 Recovery Period

Limited Services Available at Additional PennDOT Driver License and Photo License Centers in Yellow Phase Counties; Limited Motor Vehicle Services Available

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 625 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 70,042

Wolf Administration Distributes Testing Supplies to Hospitals, More Than 67,000 Patients Tested Since March

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits

Wolf Administration, Federal Delegation: Pennsylvania Farmers Eligible for $16 Billion in Direct Relief Payments

Gov. Wolf Issues Green Phase Order, Guidance on Dining and Professional Sports

Gov. Wolf Highlights PA Businesses Rising to Meet COVID-19 Needs

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 780 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 69,417

PA Department of Human Services Advises Providers and Partners of Operational Recommendations for Yellow Phase Counties

Wolf Administration, USDA Announce Sites for Children Summer Food Programs

May 26, 2020 Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 451 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 68,637

$280,000 Available to Animal Ag Producers for Reimbursement of PPE through PA Farm Bill Center for Poultry & Livestock Excellence

L&I’s Anti-Fraud Division Uncovers Attempted COVID-19 Unemployment Scams, None of L&I’s Systems or Data Were Breached

PA Department of Health Highlights Ongoing Nursing Home Inspection, Sanction Information Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 866 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 66,258

Wolf Administration Releases Summer Camp and Recreation Guidance

Wolf Administration Awards $9.6 million in Grants to Help the Charitable Food System

Human Services: Learning and Support Network is Helping Long-Term Care Facilities During COVID-19

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Issues Guidance to Licensees Regarding New Drinks-to-Go Law

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 980 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 65,392

Pennsylvania COVID-19 Response Task Force on Health Disparity Announces One-Month Milestones

Wolf Administration Grants Second Extension to License to Carry Firearm Permits

Universal Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities During the COVID-19 Response Frequently Asked Questions

PA DOH COVID-19 Guidance Wrap-up Week Ending May 15, 2020

PA DOH Revised Guidance for Home Care Agencies, Home Health Care Agencies and Hospices During COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Wolf: State to Distribute $51 million in CARES Funding to Support Child Care Providers

Wolf Administration Receives Approval to Launch Online Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients During COVID-19 Crisis

Department of Human Services Reassures Pennsylvanians that Help is Available, Provides Update on Public Assistance Data Trends

Wolf Administration: Guidance Available for People Needing FBI Background Checks During Stay-at-Home, Reopening Phases

Governor Wolf: PA Food Distributors Receive $50 Million for Farmers to Families Food Boxes

Gov. Wolf Vetoes SB 327, HB 2388 and HB 2412

Governor Wolf Announces Real Estate Industry May Conduct Limited Business Transactions Statewide

Wolf Administration Releases Data on COVID-19 Cases by Long-Term Care Facility

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 610 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 63,666

Addiction and Sleep Guide for Lackawanna County

Gov. Wolf, Treasurer Torsella Announce Property Tax/Rent Rebates Arriving Early to Help Seniors, Others During COVID-19 Pandemic

DCNR Announces Plans to Reopen More State Park, Forest Facilities

May 18, 2020 Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC

PA DCNR Announces Opening of ATV Trails in State Forests

Gov. Wolf Stresses Roles of PA Emergency Management Agency, National Guard in Pandemic Response

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 822 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 63,056

Gov. Wolf: Federal Funding Available for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for Uninsured Patients

Pennsylvania Launches Program for People who Exhaust their Unemployment Compensation Benefits

PA Dept. of Education Revised Guidance on Graduation Ceremonies

Department of Health Distributes Second Shipment of Drug to Help Treat COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 986 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 60,622

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding for Agriculture, Business Development Projects

Gov. Wolf: 12 More Counties to Move to Yellow Phase on May 22

Yellow Phase Orders Updated to Include 13 Additional Counties Moving on May 15

Wolf Administration Advocates for Senior Feeding Program Flexibilities, Congressional Action Needed to Protect Vulnerable Populations

Wolf Administration Launches LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program to Ease Utility Costs for Pennsylvanians Affected by COVID-19 Crisis

Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Respond to 2020 Census

PennDOT Announces Highway Fatalities at New Low in 2019

PA Department of Education Graduation FAQ

County Feeding Summary Report

COVID-19 Senior Leaders Brief – May 14, 2020

PA Department of Health Distributes Drug to Help Treat COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals

COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program Provides Funding Assistance to Additional Pennsylvania Businesses

PA Department of Human Services Reminds Pennsylvanians Online Services are Available

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 707 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 58,698

Secretary of Agriculture Urges Congressional Support of Pennsylvania’s Vital Agriculture, Food Industries through Federal Stimulus

Pennsylvania Receives $523 Million in One-Time Federal Emergency Funds to Support Schools

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Vehicle Registrations, Vehicle Inspections and Other Products

Department of Health Continues to Fight COVID-19 in Nursing Homes through Testing, Education and Resources

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 837 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 57,991

May 11, 2020 Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC

Department of Human Services Supports Child Care Providers’ COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts as Counties Transition to Reopening

Wolf Administration Approved to Delay Implementation of Family First Prevention Services Act

Gov. Wolf May 11 Remarks on Staying the Course, Following the Law

Veterinary Guidance from PA Departments of Health, State and Agriculture

Gov. Wolf to Pennsylvania: We Must Stay the Course, We Must Follow the Law

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 543 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 57,154

LIVE FEED – TODAY – May 11, 2020 – Governor Wolf to Address Phased Reopening Plan

PA Insurance Department Warns of Risks, Increased Liability with Non-Compliance of Business Closure Orders

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,078 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 55,316

PA Primary Voters Can Vote by Mail-In Ballot or In-Person at Polling Places in All Counties on June 2

Wolf Administration Releases Information Regarding Approved Business Exemptions

Limited Services Available at Additional PennDOT Driver License and Photo License Centers in Yellow Phase Counties

PA Department of Health Releases Revised Dental Health Care Guidance for Treating Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic

Wolf Administration Provides Guidance for Buildings Closed During COVID-19

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

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

PA DCED Life-Sustaining Business Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 5/7)

PA DOH Contact Tracing Fact Sheet

May 7, 2020 Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC

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

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

Gov. Wolf: Office of Advocacy and Reform Announces Plan to Build a Trauma-Informed Pennsylvania

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

Register for COVID-19 Testing at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Arena at Casey Plaza

Gov. Wolf Signs Executive Order to Provide Civil Immunity for Health Care Providers

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

Gov. Wolf Outlines Plans to Create Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps to Support Fall COVID-19 Recovery Efforts

Wolf Administration: No One Should Go Hungry, Pennsylvanians Should Apply for Programs Designed for ‘Times Like These’

CDC COVID-19 Prevention Messages: Mini Webinar Series for Long-Term Care Staff

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 888 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 51,845

Gov. Wolf: Free N95 Decontamination System for Healthcare Facilities, First Responders Now Available

77 Fine Wine & Good Spirits to Begin Limited In-Store Public Access in Yellow Phase Counties on May 8

Wolf Administration Reminds Farmers Markets of Grant Opportunity to Expand SNAP Usage, Increase Availability of Fresh, Locally Grown and Sourced Produce

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 865 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 50,957

Gov. Wolf Provides Business Guidance as Counties Move to Yellow Phase on May 8

COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program Provides Relief to Hundreds of Additional Businesses

Wolf Administration Applies for $523 Million in Emergency Funds to Support Schools

DCNR Announces Plan for Reopening Some State Park, Forest Facilities

L&I Reminds Eligible Pennsylvanians to Apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Benefits

Wolf Administration Releases Guidance on Emergency Housing, Quarantine Sheltering, Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Continues to Expand Access to Wine and Spirits for Retail Customers, Licensees

Gov. Wolf Announces Reopening of 24 Counties Beginning May 8

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,208 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 46,971

Food Safety Tips for Shopping at a Farmer’s Market

Safe Practices at Farmer’s Markets amid COVID-19

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, and Learner’s Permits

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,397 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 45,763

Secretary of Agriculture: Farmers Market Season is Here, Markets Prepared to Safely Serve Pennsylvanians Amid COVID-19

Wolf Administration: New Funding Awarded to Assist Hospitals Across Pennsylvania

PA Council on Aging Releases Findings from Survey of Older Adults During Pandemic

PA Labor & Industry Offers Six Tips to Get Unemployment Compensation Benefits Quicker

PA Labor & Industry Offers Six Tips to Get Unemployment Compensation Benefits Quicker (Video)

Pennsylvania Receives $34 Million to Provide Essential Services to Older Adults

Gov. Wolf: Congress and USDA Must Take Action to Help Food Security During COVID-19 Pandemic

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,102 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 44,366

Non-flushable Items Cause Problems in Sewer Systems “Flushable” Wipes Are NOT Flushable

PA Department of Agriculture Adopts Temporary FDA Food Labeling Policy, New Products Debut in Grocers, Restaurant Delivery

Wolf Administration Expands Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants to Help the Charitable Food System

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,214 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 43,264

Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs Encourages Latino Community to Keep Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic

DHS COVID-19 Resources for Faith and Community Organization Leaders

Governor Announces May 1 Statewide Reopening of Limited Outdoor Recreational Activities to Help Pennsylvanians Maintain Positive Physical, Mental Health

April 27, 2020 Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 885 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 42,050

Gov. Wolf Calls for Mandated Race and Ethnicity Data Collection and Increased Testing Amid COVID-19

U. S. Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,116 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 41,165

Wolf Administration Announces Second Round of State Funding for Pennsylvania Businesses

Wolf Administration Elaborates on Data Driven Reopening Standard

Wolf Administration: Regionalized Priority COVID-19 Testing Available to Workforce Supporting Pennsylvania’s Food Supply

U.S. Army Medical Task Force Joins Battle Against COVID-19 in PA

Wolf Administration Extends Volunteer Loan Assistance Program Maturity Dates, Deferments

FEMA Announces Additional $100 Million Available to Firefighters

Assistance to Firefighters Grant – COVID19 Supplemental Program (AFG-S)
Fact Sheet

Gov. Wolf: Mental Health Support is Vital and Available Amid Strain of COVID-19 Pandemic

Wolf Administration Announces Housing and Transportation Funding for Pennsylvania Communities

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to Expand Curbside Delivery Program on Monday

Wolf Administration Issues Guidance as Construction Industry Prepares to Resume Work May 1

April 23, 2020 Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC

Wolf Administration: New Funding Available for Technology-Based Companies

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19 1,369 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 37,053

Gov. Wolf: Online Portal for Donations of Critical Medical Supplies Launches

Gov. Wolf: Reopening Targeted for May 8 in North-Central, Northwest

Secretary of Agriculture Outlines Steps Taken to Secure Food Supply, Address Food Insecurity in Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf Encourages Voters to Apply for a Mail-in Ballot

PEMA Daily Operations Briefing April 22, 2020

Daily Weather Briefing Tuesday, April 22, 2020

Wolf Administration Announces Business Loan Deferrals

Insurance Department Issues Notice to Insurers Highlighting Temporary Licensure Process During COVID-19

Support and Resources for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Available

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,296 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 34,528

PA Department of Agriculture Outlines Updated Farm Labor Requirements, Advocates for Skilled Labor to Ensure Food Supply

Tips for Pennsylvanians Receiving Paper Stimulus Checks

Human Services Announces Study to Assess Impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Child Care Providers

Wolf Administration Encourages Residents To Support Local Restaurants with CarryoutPA.com

PEMA Daily Operations Briefing April 21, 2020

Daily Weather Briefing Tuesday, April 21, 2020

White House COVID-19 Recent Announcements April 21, 2020 and Important Resources for State, Local, and Tribal Officials

PA Department of Health Begins COVID-19 Testing Site in Northeast Pennsylvania, 49 Tested on First Day

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Extend Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Until May 8

April 20, 2020 Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC

Wolf Administration Submits State Plan Request to Support Food Access for Students During COVID-19 Crisis

Gov. Wolf Signs Senate Bill 841 to Provide Flexibility to Local Governments and Businesses

Gov. Wolf Announces Online Vehicle Sale Process, Construction Restart Date, PLCB Curbside Pick Up

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Begins Limited Curbside Delivery Program

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 948 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 33,232

Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Use Electronic Filing Options for PA Tax Returns During COVID-19 Pandemic

State Police Spring and Summer Youth Camps Canceled

Wolf Administration Reminds Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 to Stay Vigilant Against Scams

Wolf Administration Announces First Round of COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program Funding

Gov. Wolf: Access to Food Assistance, Healthcare through Safety-Net Programs Available During COVID-19

Wolf Administration Announces COVID-19 Testing Site for Northeast Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf Announces Nearly $16 Million in Funding for Pennsylvania Food Banks

Pennsylvania Now Accepting Applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Benefits

DMVA: Veterans Benefits Continue to be Available During COVID-19

Wolf Administration Announces Business-to-Business Directory for COVID-19-Related Supplies

PA Labor & Industry Soon Launching Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Website, Eligible Pennsylvanians Should Prepare Now

Wolf Administration Offers Guidance to Food Processing Facilities to Ensure Safety of Workforce, Food Supply

Gov. Wolf Unveils Plan for Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Recovery

Department of Agriculture Provides Guidance for Community Gardens to Continue Amid COVID-19

Commissioner Domenick Cosponsors Blood Drive To Alleviate Shortage

PA DOH COVID-19 Guidance for Essential Businesses

PA DOH COVID-19 Guidance for Essential Businesses (Spanish)

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,706 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 29,441

April 16, 2020 Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC

White House COVID-19 National Briefing Call Readout April 15, 2020 and Important Resources for State, Local, and Tribal Officials

Gov. Wolf: Emergency SNAP Benefit Distribution to Begin Today, Local Feeding Programs Available

Tornado Sheltering Guidelines during the COVID-19 Pandemic

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,245 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 27,735

Show Appreciation For The Care And Dedication Of Healthcare Workers

Protect Yourself From Coronavirus Scams and Fraud

Gov. Wolf: Corrections Announces First Group of Inmates Under Temporary Reprieve Program

Human Services Secretary Encourages All Pennsylvanians to Help Report Child Abuse Amidst COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

Gov. Wolf: Health Secretary Signs Order Providing Worker Safety Measures to Combat COVID-19

Gov. Wolf, Lt. Gov. Fetterman: New Task Force for Health Disparity to Address How COVID-19 Affects Minorities

Office of National Drug Control Policy COVID-19 Fact Sheet

Federal Resources and Initiatives – Health

Wolf Administration Provides Relief for Taxpayers Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

Wolf Administration Announces Loan Deferrals for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,145 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 26,490

Helping the Homebound – Can You Assist or do You Need Assistance?

Governor Wolf Urges USDA Support of Vital Pennsylvania Agriculture Sectors

Human Services Announces CHIP to Maintain Enrollment for Families During COVID-19 Crisis

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,146 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 25,345

Pennsylvania Businesses to Benefit from Waiver for Prepayments of Sales Tax

PA Department of Health Releases Interim Crisis Standards of Care Guidance for Hospitals

Governor Wolf, Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont, Governor Carney, Governor Raimondo Announce Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore the Economy

Human Services Issues Personal Care Home and Assisted Living Guidance, Launches Training Program and Learning Network Amid COVID-19 Crisis

State Police Academy Closed, Cadets to Continue Instruction Through Online Platform

Department of Corrections Announces First COVID-19-Related Inmate Death

CDC Update – April 13th 2020

Pennsylvania Launches COVID-19 Job Hiring Portal

PA Dept. of Aging: Essential Court Functions and Legal Assistance Are Available

Live Feed – April 13, 2020 2 pm – PA Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

PA Department of Aging Offers Online COVID-19 Resource Guide for Older Pennsylvanians

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,676 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 21,655

Pennsylvania Begins Implementing New Federal Unemployment Benefits, Eligible Claimants Get Extra $600 Starting Next Week

Gov. Wolf Announces $450 Million Loan Program for Financially Strained Hospitals

Human Services Announces State-Run Facility Admission Protocols for COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

Gov. Wolf: Pennsylvania National Guard Supports Communities, DMVA Continues to Help Veterans Receive Benefits During COVID-19

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,751 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 19,979

PUC’s April 16th Public Meeting to be Conducted Telephonically

Gov. Wolf: Department of Corrections to Establish Temporary Program to Reprieve Sentences of Incarceration

Delivery of 2020 Census Paper Questionnaires Begins

It has Never Been Easier to Respond on Your Own to the Census, Whether Online, Over the Phone, or by Mail — All Without Having to Meet a Census Taker

CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) News April 9, 2020

Cartwright Holds Listening Session with Area Agencies on Aging in PA-08, Highlights Resources for Seniors During COVID-19

Penn State Coronavirus / COVID-19 Information

Department of Corrections Extends Visit Suspension, Enhanced Employee Screenings Indefinitely

Live Feed – April 9, 2020 2:30 pm – Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,989 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 18,228

PA State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

Pennsylvania Issues 30 Licensing Waivers Allowing Professionals to Respond to COVID-19 Emergency

Governor Wolf Extends School Closure for Remainder of Academic Year

Lackawanna County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) – Program Overview & Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

Live Feed – April 8, 2020 2:30 pm – Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,680 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 16,239

Gov. Wolf Signs Order to Provide Targeted Distribution of COVID-19 PPE and Supplies to Hospitals

Self Testing (Spanish) Guía de referencia rápida de auto-infección nasal

PA State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

FAQ from the US Small Business Administration – Faith-Based Organizations, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.

PA Dept of Health COVID19 Pregnancy Fact Sheet

PA Dept of Health COVID19 Pregnancy Fact Sheet (Spanish)

Quick and Easy Survey for all Pennsylvanians! The PA Department of Human Services has created the “Access to Food Survey”

PennDot – Lackawanna County – Scranton Local Bridge Group Replacements

Department of Human Services Emphasizes Importance of Support for People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Emergency

Community Leaders Join Gov. Wolf to Call for End to COVID-Related Discrimination

PA State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,579 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 14,559

Live Feed – April 3, 2020 2 p.m. – Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Guidance on Breastfeeding

PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Guidance on Breastfeeding (Spanish)

PA Cast: Governor Wolf Urges Manufacturing Sector to Report Critical COVID-19-Related Supply Capabilities, Needs

Scam Warning: Fraudsters Using New Tactics to Steal Personal Data During COVID-19 Pandemic

Correctional Industries is Making COVID-Related Supplies for DOC, Other State Agencies

PennDOT Reopens Additional Roadside Rest Areas

Gov. Wolf: Department of Health to Provide More Support for Long-Term Care Facilities’ COVID-19 Response

Governor Wolf Urges Manufacturing Sector to Report Critical COVID-19-Related Supply Capabilities, Needs

CDC – Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

Wolf Administration Announces Funding Available to Help Volunteer Fire Companies Battle Wildfires

Gov. Wolf: Health Sec. Signs Order Providing Building Safety Measures to Combat COVID-19

Important News about recent changes to the Pennsylvania Primary Election related to COVID-19

Gov. Wolf, Religious Leaders Encourage Alternate Forms of Religious Gatherings

Wolf Administration Announces New Resource for Manufacturers to Produce COVID-19-Related Supplies

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,597 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 10,017

How to Make a Mask

What Type of Mask do I Need?

Homemade Mask fact sheet (Spanish)

How to Make a Mask (Spanish)

Types of Masks (Spanish)

NEW COVID-19 Guidance for EMS Agencies

Gov. Wolf Calls for Universal Masking – Video

Gov. Wolf Calls for Universal Masking

PA DOH Understanding the difference – Mask Chart

PA DOH Homemade Mask Guidance

PA DOH Homemade Mask Factsheet

How to Make a Mask

Live Feed – April 3, 2020 2 p.m. – Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

PA State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,404 Positives Bring Statewide Total to 8,420

Governor’s Office Press Clips April 3, 2020

News about PEMA

UPMC proceeds with closure of Sunbury hospital

Regional News Resources from PEMA

COVID-19 Unemployment Compensation Guidance from Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

Gov. Wolf: Support & Referral Helpline Created for Pennsylvanians in Need of Behavioral Health Resources and Referrals During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

PA State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement Provides Update on Enforcement, Reminder to Licensed Liquor Establishments

White House COVID-19 National Briefing

Governor’s Office Press Clips April 2, 2020

CDC Update April 2, 2020

Decontamination and Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators using Contingency and Crisis Capacity Strategies

Department of Agriculture Reassures Pennsylvanians: COVID-19 Not Transmissible through Food, Supply Chain is Secure

PA Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 1,211 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 7,016

PA State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

PA DCNR Provides Guidance on Outdoor Activities During Coronavirus Outbreak

Live Feed – April 2, 2020 2 p.m. – Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

State Police Reinforces Commitment to Prevent, Investigate Bias-Based Crimes

Extension of Filing Deadline Applies to Trusts/Estates, Partnerships and S Corporations

Pennsylvania Waives Spay/Neuter Requirement for Adoptions, Conserves PPE for Human Healthcare Professionals

PHMC’s Historic Sites and Museums to Remain Closed through April 30 as Part of COVID-19 Mitigation

Wolf Administration: Business Exemption Submission Period Ends Friday, April 3

Wolf Administration Grants Extension to License to Carry Firearm Permits

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Resumes Limited E-commerce Sales, Deliveries through FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health: Pennsylvania on Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Beginning at 8 PM Tonight – “Most Prudent Option to Stop the Spread”

Live Feed – April 1, 2020 3 p.m. – Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

PA Department of Banking and Securities Warns of COVID-19-Related Investment Schemes

World Health Organization Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report

Falsified medical products, including in vitro diagnostics, that claim to prevent, detect, treat or cure COVID-19

PA State Police Refines Response Guidelines for Certain Non-Emergency Incidents

Wolf Administration Grants Six-Month Extension to Act 235 Certifications

PA Insurance Department Issues Notice to Auto Insurers to Highlight PennDOT Extensions and Urge Flexibility During COVID-19 Outbreak

PA State Education Department Offers Statewide Resources to Schools to Continue Instruction During Extended Closure

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Extend Stay-at-Home Orders to Seven Additional Counties, 33 Counties Now Ordered to Stay Home

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 756 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 4,843

Governor Wolf: Request for Major Disaster Declaration Approved

State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

Work Continues on PennDOT Emergency and Critical Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Projects

Pennsylvania Department of Education Receives USDA Waiver to Allow All Children to Qualify for Free Meals

PA Insurance Department Warns Against In-Person Sales After Governor’s Order Closing All Non-Life Sustaining Businesses

CDC Issues Domestic Travel Advisory for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S. as of March 30, 2020

Gov. Wolf and Sec. of Health Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order to Carbon, Cumberland, Dauphin and Schuylkill Counties, Extend School Closures Indefinitely

Gov. Wolf: State Receives Waiver to Facilitate Greater Flexibility in Medicaid, CHIP Programs During COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

Live Feed – March 30, 2020 2 p.m. – Governor Wolf, Department of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 693 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 4,087

Gov. Wolf Statement on Commitment to Fair and Equitable Treatment of All Pennsylvanians During COVID-19 Pandemic

State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

Pennsylvania Council on Aging (PCOA) Survey

PA Department of Corrections Reports First Case of COVID-19

Decon and Reuse of N95 Respirators to Address Worldwide PPE Shortages During the COVID‐19 Pandemic

NIOSH Guidance on reusing any N95 Mask Using the Recommendations above

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 643 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 3,394

Wolf Administration Receives USDA Approval for COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution

Department of Community and Economic Development Reminds Businesses of Available Guidance, Resources

Pennsylvania is Reinforcing the Health Care System to Fight COVID-19

PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Business Risk Assessment Tool

PA Dept. of Health Guidance on Business Practices Amid COVID-19

PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Quaratine – Isolation Work Guidance

PA Dept. of Health COVID-19 Fact Sheet and FAQ for Businesses

A Case vs. A Contact vs. A Contact of A Contact

Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order to Beaver, Centre and Washington Counties to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19, Counties Now Total 22

Live Feed – March 28, 2020 1 p.m. – Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 533 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 2,751

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates on Driver Licenses, ID Cards, Vehicle Registrations and Other Products

Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order to Nine More Counties including Lackawanna County

Live Feed – March 27, 2020 2 p.m. – Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

Gov. Wolf Signs COVID-19 Response Bills to Bolster Health Care System, Workers, and Education and Reschedule the Primary Election

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 531 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 2,218

Department of Human Services Creates Online Tool for Essential Workers to Find Child Care Providers with Approved Waivers, Reminds Operating Providers of COVID-19 Safety Recommendations

Wolf Administration Launches Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal

Pennsylvania Extends License Renewal Deadlines for Nurses and Others During Coronavirus Emergency

CCAP Communications Websites and COVID-19 Resources

Federal REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Postponed to October 2021

COVID-19 Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

COVID-19 Guidance for WIC Clinics

REVISED Guidance on COVID-19 for Dental Health Care Personnel in Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Launches Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal

Pennsylvania’s Grocery Stores Will Remain Open, Wolf Administration Offers Guidance to Protect Workforce

Weekly updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 560 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 1,687

Live Feed – March 26, 2020 2 p.m. – Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

PA Dept of Health Multilingual Resouces

Gov. Wolf Announces $50 Million to Purchase Medical Equipment and Supplies to Fight COVID-19

State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

Wolf Administration Submits Waiver Request to Support Food Security, SNAP Access for College Students and Their Families

Department of Corrections Extends Visit Suspension, Enhanced Screening of All Employees Through April 10

Governor Wolf Announces Financial Assistance Available to Small Businesses

Live Feed – March 25, 2020 3 p.m. – Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

Critical DHS Services Are Still Available Online Despite Closures

Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order to Lehigh and Northampton Counties to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19, Counties Now Total 10

State Police Releases Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses Enforcement Totals

Pennsylvania to Allow Retired Health Care Professionals to Bolster COVID-19 Response

Secretary of Agriculture on Food Supply and Hoarding: It’s Hurting Pennsylvania’s Food Banks

Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Expand ‘Stay at Home’ Order to Erie County to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19

Live Feed – March 24, 2020 2 p.m. – Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

Gov. Wolf’s COVID Stay at Home Guidance

Wolf Administration Highlights Health Insurance Special Enrollment Periods, Availability of Medicaid and CHIP Following COVID-19 Layoffs

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 207 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 851

Non-Life Sustaining Businesses List – Hindi version

Non-Life Sustaining Businesses FAQ – Hindi version

Waivers – Hindi version

Non-Life Sustaining Businesses List – Arabic version

Non-Life Sustaining Businesses FAQ – Arabic version

Waivers – Arabic version

Non-Life Sustaining Businesses List – KHMER version

Non-Life Sustaining Businesses FAQ – KHMER version

Waivers – KHMER version

Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians of Food Assistance Programs and Resources, Encourages Volunteerism to Keep Life-Sustaining Food Services Available

Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Issue ‘Stay at Home’ Orders to 7 Counties to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19

Pennsylvania Department of Education Extends School Closures through at least April 6th

Live Feed – March 23, 2020 2 p.m. – Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 165 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 644

DCNR Extending Closure of State Park and Forest Facilities Statewide, Open Spaces will Remain Accessible as Part of COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

County’s Youth & Family Services Office Operations Brief

Covid 19 Situation Report

Live Feed – March 22, 2020 – Governor Wolf to Provide Update on COVID-19 Mitigation Effort, Encourage Compliance with Business Closure Order via Virtual Press Conference

Pennsylvania Expands Access to Pharmacy Service

Coronavirus, or COVID-19 – When to call 911 for Emergencies

Fire Stations to serve Masked Bandits Project

Governor, First Lady Wolf: Pennsylvania’s Food Supply is Reliable, Accessible, and Life-Sustaining

Live Feed – March 21, 2020 – Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 103 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 371

Please be advised that regardless of the Pennsylvania mandates for business closing, quarantine, and/or sheltering, the charitable food network will always be exempt.

Department of Banking and Securities Provides Recommendations for Pennsylvanians Financially Impacted by the Coronavirus

Questions about the Governor’s announcement regarding life-sustaining businesses?

Governor Wolf: All Non-Life Sustaining Businesses in Pennsylvania to close physical locations as of 8 P. M. today to slow spread of COVID – 19

Department of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, 83 New Positives Bring Statewide Total to 268

Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health to Provide Update on COVID-19 via Virtual Press Conference

Department of Aging: PACE Pharmacy Program Offers Prescription Extensions during COVID-19 Mitigation Effort

Gov. Wolf: All Non-Life Sustaining Businesses to close

Order – Gov. Wolf: All Non-Life Sustaining Businesses to close

Non-Life Sustaining Businesses List (Updated 3/23)

Life-Sustaining Business Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 3/24)

Waiver Process for Keeping Physical Locations Open Form

Order of the Secretary of the PA Dept. of Health Regarding the Closure of All Businesses that are Not Life Sustaining

Gov. Wolf: Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses and Non-Profits Facing Losses Related to COVID-19

Statewide Court Order

Live Feed – March 19, 2020 – Wolf Administration to Provide Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

News from PA Supreme Court

Wolf Administration Announces First Death Related to COVID-19

Governor Wolf to United States Census Bureau Officials: Extend 2020 Census Deadline

Gov. Wolf Requests Federal Government Allow Special Enrollment Period for Affordable Care Act Coverage in Response to COVID-19

Governor Wolf Requests Disaster Declaration for Small Businesses and Non-Profits to Obtain Loans

Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Mitigate Risk by Responding to Census Early

American Red Cross Message – Please Donate

American Red Cross Message – Is It Safe?

Wolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 Mitigation

Pa. National Guard Supports Pennsylvanians Repatriated from Travel on Grand Princess Cruise

By the directive of Governor Tom Wolf, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all commonwealth offices will be closed for 14 days

Gov. Wolf Puts Statewide COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts in Effect, Stresses Need for Every Pennsylvanian to Take Action to Stop the Spread – Press Release

Gov. Wolf Puts Statewide COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts in Effect, Stresses Need for Every Pennsylvanian to Take Action to Stop the Spread – News Conference

Wolf Administration Updates Businesses on Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts

PA PUC Suspends Door-to-Door, In-Person Marketing Activities for Energy Suppliers During Governor’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency

The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners has declared a “State of Emergency” in its continued attempt to safeguard the staff and the general public from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and SARS CoV2.

Governor Wolf Announces Closure of Pennsylvania Schools

PA Dept. of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, Six New Presumptive Positives, Bringing Statewide Total to 28

Wolf Administration Urges Drug and Alcohol Treatment Providers to Review Continuity Plans

PA Dept. of Health Coronavirus, or COVID-19 Situation Report

CDC Daily Key Points Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) Outbreak – March 12, 2020

Department of Corrections Cancels Visits Statewide, Begins Enhanced Screenings of ALL Employees

Department of Human Services Releases COVID-19 Operational Recommendations for Child Welfare, Intellectual Disability and Autism Providers

DMVA Safeguards Health of Residents by Restricting Visitation to its Six Veterans Homes

Governor Wolf, Secretary of Health Provide Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Gov Wolf: Medicaid and CHIP Recipients’ COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Resources are Covered

CDC Guidance for Getting your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019

PA Dept. of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, Three New Presumptive Positives, Bringing Statewide Total to 15

PA Dept. of Health Outlines Differences Between Quarantine and Isolation Regarding Coronavirus, or COVID-19

PA Dept. of Health Provides Update on COVID-19, Three New Presumptive Positive, Bringing Statewide Total to 10

Gov Wolf: State’s Major Health Insurers are Covering COVID-19 Testing, Resources Available Related to COVID-19 and Insurance Coverage

Wolf Administration Confirms Two Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19

Wolf Administration Prepares for Spread of Coronavirus, or COVID-19

Center for Disease Control Daily Key Points – Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) Outbreak – February 24, 2020

Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Learn How to Prepare for Emergencies with 30 Days/30 Ways

Arson is a Community Problem; Awareness is Key and Everyone Can Help

Wolf Administration and Local Leaders Discuss How Restore Pennsylvania will Benefit Disaster Survivors

Five Tips to Avoid the ‘Grandparent Scam’

PEMAs Update on the Opioid Disaster Declaration and Opioid Operational Command Center to the County Emergency Management Coordinators and 9-1-1 Coordinators

Multi-Year NE PA Regional Plan for Posting

Attachments to Multi-Year Plan for Posting

Multi-Year Local Plan 2017-2019 PDF for Posting

At Start of New Year, PEMA Director Encourages Pennsylvanians to “Resolve to be Ready” By Making Emergency Plans

Insurance Commissioner Announces Private Market Flood Insurance Is Available to Many Pennsylvania Homeowners

PEMA Urges Citizens to Utilize Free Smartphone App to Prepare for Emergencies

Insurance Department Recommends Homeowners Make Sure Their Coverage Is Ready for Severe Weather, Offers Tips on Filing Claims

Pennsylvania Insurance Department Urges Property Owners to Consider Flood Insurance& Provides Tips to Cut Premiums

Dialing 9-1-1 on an Old Cellphone Not Child’s Play

New, Increased Weight Restrictions Coming to about 1,000 Bridges

Lackawanna County Offers On-Line Tax Certification Processing

Emergency Assistance from the Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation

Environmental Alert Involving Electronics

Pennsylvania Yellow Dot Program

PennDot Emergency Contact Information System

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