
Pennsylvania
Vaccine rollout mistake could affect first, second doses for more than 100,000 Pennsylvanians
Some providers administered first doses of Moderna vaccine that was meant to be dedicated to people receiving their second dose, the state said Wednesday.
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Pennsylvania State Police will escape legislative scrutiny in 2021 budget process
The decision comes after a year dominated by policy brutality protests, and amid concerns about illegal vehicle searches and alleged racial profiling of Latinos by troopers.
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Medically vulnerable immigrants in Pa. face possible re-detention, advocates say
Eighteen medically vulnerable immigrants could be re-arrested and sent to Pennsylvania jails while the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, their attorneys say.
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Montco’s Joe Gale announces bid for governor, denounces Pa. Republicans as ‘lousy’
Gale, an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump, has become a controversial figure in southeastern Pennsylvania politics.
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Penn State THON prepares for a virtual weekend of dancing
The pandemic means thousands of people – including many immunocompromised kids with cancer – can’t gather together in the Bryce Jordan Center.
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Delay in census data could put transparency in Pa.’s redistricting process at risk
Lawmakers will likely get half as much time to draw the state’s new legislative and congressional maps, worrying advocates who have long fought for a more open process.
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After state blunder, Pa. abuse victims ask: ‘Who the hell are we supposed to trust?’
For some survivors, the news plunged them into old feelings and fears. For others, it could cost a shot at having their day in court altogether.
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Listen 5:07The inside story of how Pa. failed to deliver millions in coronavirus rent relief
A review of thousands of emails reveals the program was doomed to fail from the start, depriving desperate tenants of relief as they lived in fear of losing their homes.
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania GOP may meet to discuss Toomey impeachment vote
Several county parties already voted to censure Toomey even before Saturday's vote. In Washington County, GOP chairman Dave Ball said party members felt betrayed by Toomey.
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Brian Sims, state lawmaker from Philly, announces bid for Pa. lt. gov.
Sims was recently re-elected to a fifth term representing a portion of downtown Philadelphia.
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Chesco employers say workers want vaccines. Actually getting them is another story
Philly area employers thought encouraging workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 would be a challenge. That turned out to be the easy part.
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Listen 2:24Toomey on guilty vote: Trump urged mob to march on Capitol to prevent election certification
“As a result of President Trump’s actions, for the first time in American history, the transfer of presidential power was not peaceful,” Toomey said.
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State parks opening more campsites to pets, after surge of people visited in 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic limited indoor gatherings and large outdoor events last year, people flocked to state parks for fun —and safe — things to do.
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Montgomery County Community College receives largest gift in school history
The $3 million gift will go toward the new Baker Center of Excellence for Employee Ownership and Business Transformation
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Pa. health officials to reduce the total number of authorized vaccine providers
The move comes amid a broader tightening of rules and regulations around vaccine distribution.
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