Pennsylvania
West Chester University to continue remote instruction through spring 2021
WCU President Christopher Fiorentino pointed to continuing spikes in COVID-19 cases across the country as one of the reasons behind the school’s decision.
6 years ago
As Kamala Harris takes debate stage, South Asian voters are flexing political muscle
Some South Asian voters are growing more engaged because U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris is the VP nominee. But the population is politically diverse.
6 years ago
How to vote in person safely when Pa. isn’t requiring masks at the polls
Pa. won’t require masks at the polls like it does in other public places, but counties and voters can take steps to ensure safe in-person voting during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Biden draws parallels to Gettysburg in campaign speech calling for unity
In a 20-minute speech in Gettysburg Tuesday, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden framed the ongoing election as a “battle for the soul of the nation.”
6 years ago
Gov. Wolf’s coronavirus business waiver program was inconsistent, unfair, auditor says
The administration decided the fate of thousands of businesses across Pennsylvania with little transparency and no explanations for its shifting positions.
6 years ago
Pa. court battle erupts over voters’ signatures on mail ballots
The fight over signatures is one of many partisan battles being fought in the state Legislature and the courts over mail-in voting in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Should Pennsylvania legalize cannabis?
Could legalizing adult-use cannabis be a step towards salvaging Pennsylvania's COVID-ravaged economy?
Air Date: October 6, 2020
Listen 49:42How should Pa. boost student learning during pandemic? Some say vouchers are the answer
The one-time program would give some families $1,000 to spend on tuition or tutoring. Opponents say it’s a slippery slope to undermining public education.
6 years ago
One of President Trump’s most prominent Central Pa. allies faces challenge from a moderate Democrat
Here is a look at the race for Pennsylvania’s Ninth Congressional District.
6 years ago
Beware the ‘naked ballot’: Follow these steps to make sure your Pa. mail vote counts
If you don’t know about the new rule, it’s easy to mess this up.
6 years ago
Philly area counties say efforts to recruit poll workers for Election Day are paying off
After many veteran poll workers called out for the 2020 primary elections due to COVID-19, county officials ramped up recruitment for November. Those efforts paid off.
6 years ago
Half 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.
6 years ago
Listen 5:12Pennsylvania’s voter services website back online following outage
The outage started around 5:30 p.m. Saturday and affected other Pa. agencies. The voter services website was back online as of Monday morning.
6 years ago
Toomey says he won’t run for another Senate term or governor
Toomey’s decision will force Pennsylvania Republicans to look elsewhere for nominees for both seats in a state where both parties have shown they can win statewide races.
6 years ago
How do you contact trace the president of the United States?
The President's diagnosis calls for contact tracing on a massive scale. Luckily, not everyone President Trump saw this week with is a high risk exposure. Here's who is.
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