Eleanor Klibanoff

Proactive child abuse prevention gets increased attention as fatality rate rises in Pa.

Lawmakers and law enforcement groups are asking for $9 million for home visit programs. ...

7 years ago

Convenience store wars: The economic impact and fandom of Pa.’s Sheetz and Wawa

Good paying jobs, local philanthropy and a sense of community unite Sheetz and Wawa — even as their fans divide Pennsylvania. ...

7 years ago

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Proposal to expand passenger rail west of Harrisburg gains momentum

State senate to consider a resolution that might jump-start the process. The eastern half of the state has 13 daily trains r ...

7 years ago

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Young ‘city champions’ in Philly, State College, awarded funding for community engagement projects

The Emerging City Champions fellowship program offers training and funding. Downtown State College is known for bars, restau ...

7 years ago

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Embattled Allentown mayor seeks re-election despite federal probe

Seven officials have pled guilty to pay-to-play related charges and have pointed the finger at a ringleader who fits the mayor’s de ...

7 years ago

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As Philly pulls the plug on parking app, other Pa. cities persevere

Pango remains in use in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and other Pennsylvania cities. As someone who drives around Pennsyl ...

8 years ago

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Johnstown area third fastest shrinking city in the U.S.

The Johnstown metro region, which extends across Cambria County, lost 5.5 percent of its population since 2011. Johnstown has take ...

8 years ago

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Maryland to Pennsylvania (and four other states): We’ll redistrict when you do

State Senator Lisa Boscola says she’ll consider pushing Pennsylvania to join the regional redistricting pact. President Dona ...

8 years ago

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Street sensors and cameras in Pennsylvania: Urban asset or privacy concern?

And why the government wants your Google Maps searches. Ever wonder about something you see or hear about where you live that ...

8 years ago

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Anti-child abuse laws overburdening Pennsylvania Child and Youth agencies

Twenty-four new laws were passed at the end of 2014, but no additional funding was provided. This week, ...

8 years ago

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What Trump’s budget blueprint means for Pennsylvania

Even if the budget outline is changed significantly by Congress, there is cause for concern in Pennsylvania. On Thursday mor ...

8 years ago

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What will Trump’s infrastructure plan mean for Pa.’s public transit systems?

Nationally, public transit systems require at least $90 billion in repairs and improvements. Each year, the American Society ...

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