Pennsylvania
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly preparing to move into ‘green’ phase of reopening
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Thursday the city could move into the “green” phase of the state’s reopening plan as early as July 3.
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Pa. Supreme Court denies Sunoco’s appeal over permits for Mariner East 1 buildings in Lebanon County
Some in Lebanon County believe buildings pose safety risk
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Feds charge Philly man in ATM explosion; students rally to for police-free schools
The 24-year-old Philadelphia man is also charged with the illegal possession of a weapon because he was already convicted for a felony.
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Falneshia Adams, 49, remembered for her spot-on impressions and Janet Jackson moves
The Prospect Park resident who died from COVID-19 complications is remembered by her sisters for her spot-on impressions and “passion for people.”
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Listen 2:50In confronting pandemic, a new challenge for Philadelphia charter schools
The independent sector responsible for 70,000 students in the city has some state guidance, but little oversight. Each school develops its own safety plan.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly announces programs to help businesses affected by COVID-19
The City of Philadelphia announced Wednesday a plan to recover its economy post-coronavirus, including an initiative to invest in businesses owned by people of color.
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Bucks County DA charges three men in separate child sex abuse cases
Though the cases are unrelated, the District Attorney’s Office believes more boys may have been victimized, based on evidence found by investigators.
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Health officials failed to safeguard trust in Pa.’s coronavirus data, sowing confusion
The pandemic posed a massive challenge for an underfunded public health system, but experts say officials failed to heed best practices when presenting the numbers.
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Parts of Pa. reopened without robust coronavirus contact tracing to keep residents safe
Health experts say the shortcoming is of critical concern because tracing is most needed as reopening begins, when the disease’s spread becomes more complex.
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Big win for LGBTQ rights, but fight’s not over in Pennsylvania
Pa. LGBTQ advocates say the ruling doesn't cover those who work for smaller employers, and it doesn't extend protection against discrimination to housing or public services.
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Pa. court ordered to look at state police social media policy
The case began when the ACLU asked for the police agency’s policies and procedures for its troopers to use social media monitoring software.
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Pa. attorney general charges Cabot Oil and Gas with environmental crimes
Company faces charges related to polluted water in Dimock
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Once sick, people with autism or intellectual disabilities are dying of the coronavirus at nearly twice the rate as other Pennsylvanians.
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With less than $10,000, Philly candidate scoops PA House seat from Democratic dynasty
With no Republican challenger in November, Regina Young appears on her way to Harrisburg.
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The Wolf administration was repeatedly warned of dangerously low minimum staffing and weak and inconsistent inspections, all problems that could have made the outbreak worse.
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