
Keystone Crossroads Archive
Here’s what GOP in Pa. are saying about Biden’s victory and Trump’s refusal to concede
Pennsylvania Republicans are defending President Donald Trump’s challenges of the state’s election results, while largely stopping short of fraud claims.
4 years ago
Biden takes lead in Bucks County, holds other Philly suburbs
The rest of the Philly region shows Biden with sizable margins as vote counting winds down. Statewide, mail ballot trends show a path to victory for Biden.
4 years ago
They want to vote, but legally can’t. The Pa. voices that won’t be heard
Due to age, immigration status, or lack of a permanent address, millions of Pennsylvanians whose lives will be shaped by the 2020 election cannot vote in it.
4 years ago
From Philly to Erie, 12 Pa. voters talk about their crucial swing state vote
People across the state talk about their vote and how they’re being affected by the biggest issues of the year — including COVID-19, the economy and racial justice.
4 years ago
Listen 12:12Staff, students at Philly ‘access centers’ juggle academic needs with COVID concerns
As Philly begins offering in-person classes, city-run access centers provide a glimpse into what it takes to bring students together during the pandemic.
4 years ago
Listen 2:15Pa. reaching out to more than 4,000 voters after glitch sends them two mail ballots
County officials in Pennsylvania downplayed the significance of the problem, saying the system will not allow someone to vote twice.
4 years ago
Millions of Pennsylvanians skip every election. Here’s why this year could be different
Both the Trump and Biden campaigns are aggressively pursuing people who vote sporadically or have never voted at all.
4 years ago
Listen 4:42Currently, the district does not have a time frame for resuming face-to-face instruction for students in grades 3-10, and 11-12.
4 years ago
Youngest Philly students could return to buildings after Thanksgiving, sources say
The school district’s reopening plan calls for students in pre-K to second grade to come back on Nov. 30, with other students to follow.
4 years ago
Hospitality workers canvass for Biden, hoping to boost Black and Latino vote in Philly
The union has launched door-knocking efforts in Pa., Nevada, Arizona and Florida, battleground states where they have large numbers.
4 years ago
Did COVID closures cause a public school exodus? Here’s what the numbers say
Despite the chaos and uncertainty, most parents opted to re-enroll their kids in public schools. Kindergarten, however, was a different story.
4 years ago
Mutual aid ‘susus’ have been used by Southwest Philadelphia’s African community for years, but the financial-sharing practice has new importance during the pandemic.
4 years ago
Listen 4:41Half a million Pa. kids are supposed to be learning to read right now. Are they?
K-3 is a critical time for kids to learn to read. If virtual school disrupts that progress, the consequences could last a lifetime.
4 years ago
Listen 5:12At least 1,400 furloughed at Philadelphia International Airport as federal aid deal falters
Airline staff cuts came as federal stimulus money meant to keep the industry afloat ran out and Congress failed to pass an extension.
4 years ago
Williamsport-based Shop-Vac blames 400+ layoffs on COVID-19. Workers say that’s not true
Those familiar with Shop-Vac’s finances say the pandemic is being used to justify rapid liquidation and over 400 layoffs in Lycoming County.
4 years ago
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