Kate Lao Shaffner

Food for thought: 1 in 8 Pennsylvanians struggle to find enough to eat

It’s the time of the year when food is on the mind. George Matysik was thinking of food—or, to be more specific, the lack ...

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Where in Pennsylvania are these flags hung — bonus points if you can name the walkway. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)

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In case you missed it: this week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s urban issues

Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: P ...

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In case you missed it: this week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s urban issues

Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weekend: ...

10 years ago

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One building at a time: Penn State Altoona invests downtown

Who is going to invest in a financially distressed city? In Altoona, a local university is revitalizing the city by expanding downtown. ...

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In case you missed it: this week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s urban issues

Here’s a list of recommended reading for your weeke ...

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‘The people have spoken.’ Local ballot measures leave municipal decisions up to voters

Here’s a look at a few local ballot measures from the midterm elections. Tom Wolf’s victory in Pennsylvania—and the ...

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Trivia: Can you identify the Pennsylvania city where this image was taken? Bonus points if you can name the exact location. Tell us in the comments below or on Twitter @PaCrossroads. (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY)

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In case you missed it: this week’s good reads about Pennsylvania’s urban issues

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Taxes, local control, full-time mayor: Altoona citizens to vote on home rule

Altoona asks voters to decide whether the city will become a home rule municipality. In the upcoming election, the ci ...

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Two Pennsylvania municipalities, West Hazleton Borough and Westfall Township have been cleared to exit the state’ Act 47 program for financially distressed communities. (<a href=

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Two municipalities cleared to exit Act 47

Governor Tom Corbett announced Wednesday that the state’s DCED rescinded West Hazleton Borough’s Act 47 status. Govern ...

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Pa. cities consider leasing out water system to balance budget

Struggling Pennsylvania cities have to make hard decisions about how to balance the budget. One move? Selling or leasing out a city’ ...

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Altoona Mayor Matt Pacifico on walking routes, property taxes, and downtown struggles

“Five Questions with …” is a regular Keystone Crossroads feature where we seek to glean wisdom and ideas from some ...

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‘Don’t forget about us.’ Altoona community forum brings residents together to talk about the region’s future

Altoona area residents met Tuesday night for a community forum, where they discussed their hopes and fears for their community. Al ...

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