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Pennsylvania

Shaun Dougherty lobbying for changes to the statute of limitations in Harrisburg in 2019. (Courtesy of Dougherty)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

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.

6 years ago

Listen 5:07
Michael Salemno sits on a stoop outside
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

The 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.

6 years ago

Sen. Pat Toomey
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

State Rep. Brian Sims
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Alejandro Romero smiles inside a farm building at Pietro Industries
Health

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.

6 years ago

Listen 2:24
Sen. Pat Toomey
Politics & Policy

Toomey 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.

6 years ago

The east branch of Wallenpaupack Creek runs through Promised Land State Park in Pike County. (Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Community
StateImpact Pennsylvania

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.

6 years ago

Montgomery County Community College. (Courtesy of Montgomery County Community College)
Education

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

6 years ago

coronavirus vaccine
Health

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.

6 years ago

This June 1, 2018, file photo shows a housing unit in the west section of the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix in Collegeville, Pa. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma, File)
Courts & Law

A pardoned man died in prison before Gov. Wolf signed his commutation — spurring talk of reforms

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman said the death “personally devastated” him, and galvanized him to push Gov. Wolf to speed up the commutation process.

6 years ago

This community vaccination clinic in Sullivan County last month could serve as a model for other places in the state where access to vaccine providers and other limitations pose distribution challenges. (Fred Adams/Spotlight PA)
Health

Forced to compete for COVID-19 vaccines, some older people in Pa. are struggling to book appointments

Social media networks and online research skills give some younger people an edge, even as older people overall face higher risk of hospitalization and death.

6 years ago

coronavirus vaccine
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: With vaccine supply limited, Bucks County officials ask for patience

Supply issues notwithstanding, the county is still planning to expand its vaccine distribution infrastructure.

6 years ago

People stand outside the Delaware County Wellness Center
Health

‘It’s been an overwhelming response’: Delco’s Board of Health search draws interest

Pennsylvania requires the selection of a board of health consisting of at least two licensed physicians. Ninety people have applied for the five posts.

6 years ago

File photo: The wetlands and woodlands of the Upper Tohickon Creek watershed are near the proposed quarry site in Springfield, Bucks County. (Courtesy pf the Upper Tohickon Watershed Association)
Community

Berms, blasts, and… dino prints? Bucks quarry hearing continues cross-examination

Springfield Twp. residents’ questions indicated a variety of reasons for opposition that could surface in later arguments, or simply go extinct.

6 years ago

(Jose F. Moreno/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Wolf administration refuses to release details after failure derails Pa. clergy sex abuse relief

The Department of State disclosed that it had no system in place to prevent such an error, which has devastated clergy sexual abuse survivors.

6 years ago

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