Keystone Crossroads Archive
Explainer: Most kids in Pennsylvania are never tested for lead poisoning, but that might change soon
The governor’s office is reviewing legislation that would mandate lead testing for all children under a certain age. Lead po ...
10 years ago
ListenWhy is Pennsylvania’s water expensive?
A recent ranking of the nation’s 500 largest water systems found the highest rates charged by private companies in Pennsylvan ...
10 years ago
Explainer: Lead pipes can mean bad water, but corrosion control can limit lead’s impact
Controlling water’s corrosiveness can affect how it interacts with the piping material and what eventually comes out at the faucet. ...
10 years ago
The challenges of preserving historic hotels of Pennsylvania
The hotel industry is enjoying a boom time in Philadelphia. New accommodations are under construction in what will be the cityR ...
10 years ago
In case you missed it: This week’s best reads from Pennsylvania cities
What’s up in Pennsylvania this week? What’s up with the criminal justice system? Federal: Last ...
10 years ago
Pa. bill would exempt military from local income taxes
The measure would cut revenue to Pennsylvania’s local governments and public schools by about $1.7 million, combined. A meas ...
10 years ago
For police departments in Pa., collecting data on gun violence remains inconsistent
Although data can be a powerful tool in the argument over policies to address gun violence, approaches to collecting and using data acros ...
10 years ago
ListenFreight rail safety bill chugs along following hearing, to union delight
To hear Paul Pokrowka describe it, the average railroad engineer has little in common with Casey Jones. To hear Paul Pokrowka desc ...
10 years ago
Ideas worth stealing: Recruiting bilingual police officers
How Oklahoma City found Spanish-speakers, and Lexington, Kentucky, created them. A few weeks ago, ...
10 years ago
In case you missed it: This week’s best reads from Pennsylvania cities
Wolf War II: The Legislator’s Revenge, coming this spring to a Harrisburg near you. Lead in Pennsylvania In wha ...
10 years ago
Ideas Worth Stealing: Replace all lead pipes
Madison, Wisconsin replaced all of the lead service lines in the city through an initiative started in 2001. ...
10 years ago
Capitol recap: no plan for municipal pension aid in state budget
If aid’s delayed, certain municipalities could face penalty fees. The amounts, in some cases, would be tens of millions of dollars. ...
10 years ago
Artist known for connecting neighbors through public art tries something new
In Philadelphia, it’s difficult to walk a few blocks without seeing one of the city’s many murals. One artist about to make h ...
10 years ago
In case you missed it: The week’s best reads from Pennsylvania cities
Tensions between cities, states and the federal government, plus, groundhogs! Lead in Pennsylvania Everyone has been follow ...
10 years ago
Ideas Worth Stealing: Section 8 voucher money to assist with homeownership
Instead of subsidizing rent, could vouchers help people with low incomes become homeowners? Ideas Worth Stealing: Every week, ...
10 years ago
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