UUPMC Launches Virtual Visits

UPMC announced today, the launch of a new model that allows adults 18-year-old and older to schedule appointments with Virtual Primary Care–UPMC for chronic and acute care needs. Virtual Primary Care–UPMC allows patients to have a primary care provider (PCP) who can be seen using a smartphone or other device with a camera, microphone, and … Read more

Latest COVID-19 Numbers

The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s coronavirus dashboard showed an increase of 4,579 new coronavirus cases in the state Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 661,871. There were also 56 more deaths statewide. Blair reported an increase of 98 new cases, Centre reported 55, along with 2 new deaths.

Turnpike Prices Up Again

Pennsylvania Turnpike prices are up again. During the summer, the Turnpike Commission voted to increase tolls in 2021 and now EZ pass users can expect a 6-percent increase. Tolls are nearly double what they were last year for drivers without the EZ pass who choose the pay by plate option. However, the toll increase will … Read more

PA Museums Open Today

Museums in Pennsylvania are going to be reopening beginning today. There will be about eleven museums that are going to be open today including the A-A-C-A Museum, the Art Association of Harrisburg and The Hershey Story. Despite Governor Wolf’s harshest restrictions being lifted today, the museums will still be following COVID-19 safety guidelines such as … Read more

COVID Affects Resolutions

ACCORDING TO WALLETHUB, NEARLY 60-PERCENT OF AMERICANS’ NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION HAS BEEN INFLUENCED BY COVID-19. DARRELL MOODY HAS A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SURVEY… http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/WRTA-010121-MOODY-Fiscal%20and%20Physical%20Health%20VO.mp3 AMONG WALLETHUB’S TOP THREE RESOLUTIONS FOR 2021…TO FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH… (cut) ANALYST JILL GONZALEZ…SAYS AT THE VERY LEAST…IT COULD SAVE YOU MONEY… (cut) THE TOP TWO RESOLUTIONS ON WALLET … Read more

Joyce Stands With Trump

Congressman John Joyce posted on his Facebook page, that for the sake of our liberty and our American values, he will stand up for President Trump – and our American democracy – by objecting to the Electoral College certification on January 6th. Joyce said American democracy is possible only as long as the American people … Read more

Wolf Relaxes Restrictions (Sort Of…)

So far, it has not changed… but that too is of course, subject to change based on past experience. Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced that the COVID-19 limited-time mitigation orders will expire this morning at 8:01AM as planned. Mitigation efforts will revert to the earlier orders originally released on … Read more