Pennsylvania
‘Pandemic changed nothing’: Manufacturing workers voice concerns over COVID safety
Employee concerns highlight the struggle taking place in workplaces across America, where companies are debating how much to invest in retrofitting their workspaces.
6 years ago
A decades-old law is shielding the Wolf administration from scrutiny of its coronavirus response
Pa. is denying journalists' requests for COVID-19 data and records using a law authored in the heyday of syphilis.
6 years ago
Man, woman charged with attacking teen Sesame Place worker in face mask dispute
The teen Sesame Place worker suffered a broken jaw and teeth injuries. Two Bronx residents are accused of attacking him.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania, Washington lead lawsuits over postal changes
USPS chief DeJoy said he would suspend the closure of mail processing facilities. AGs Shapiro and Ferguson said they would keep the suit to make sure his promises are kept.
6 years ago
Three Pennsylvania ‘rising stars’ speak during the DNC’s second night
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, and state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta spoke at the DNC, pitching Biden as a reliable choice for Pa. voters.
6 years ago
As demonstrations slow, activists inspired by George Floyd protests pivot to take on the bureaucracy
Racial justice advocates are still pushing for concrete change in cities like Lebanon, Pa. — in the now-virtual halls of local government.
6 years ago
Listen 5:35Enforcing mask-wearing in Pa.? The struggle is real
Pa. requires everyone to wear masks when they leave the house — but the state has left business owners, transit agencies and individuals to enforce it, which isn't easy.
Air Date: August 18, 2020
Listen 24:02Pa. coronavirus recovery: App to track COVID-19 exposure coming in September
The app uses tech developed by Apple and Google to track if users have come within six feet of someone who’s tested positive for COVID for 15 minutes.
6 years ago
PIAA official: ‘Fairly confident’ fall sports can proceed
The Wolf administration says that youth sports increase the risk of spreading the virus and should be canceled for now.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania aims to move election fight to state high court
In many ways, the Democratic Party's lawsuit is asking state courts to rule the opposite of what President Donald Trump's campaign and GOP are seeking in federal court.
6 years ago
New study says Pennsylvania’s child care industry needs millions more in aid to survive
The Penn State study found federal aid has kept the sector afloat during COVID-19, but without more funding, hundreds of providers could close for good.
6 years ago
Kamala Harris could help Dems court Philly’s large Indian American community
With both parties actively courting South Asian American voters, Harris' presence on the Democratic ticket could have an impact in a critical swing state like Pa.
Air Date: August 17, 2020
Listen 19:14Pennsylvania prepares to launch virus-tracing app next month
The app is designed to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Are antigen tests the silver bullet to Pa.‘s coronavirus testing delays? Not so fast.
Here's everything you need to know about the different coronavirus tests and what they can — and can't — tell you.
6 years ago
Pa. private, charter schools worry bus cuts will strand students
Some districts say they’ll continue to take these students to school, as usual, even though their own campuses are closed, while other districts plan to cancel bus service.
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