Pennsylvania
Wolf offers clarification on his new plan to reopen Pa.
He noted, even when industries — and eventually counties — get the go-ahead to go back to work, that doesn’t mean daily life should go back to normal right away.
6 years ago
A group of Republican lawmakers might fire up Pennsylvanians who want to see the state reopen, but the nuclear option is practically impossible to pull off.
6 years ago
Betsy Wyeth, widow and muse of Andrew Wyeth, dies at 98
Betsy James Wyeth, the widow, business manager and muse of painter Andrew Wyeth, has died at age 98.
6 years ago
Inside the tug-of-war over Pennsylvania’s strict business closure list
Pennsylvania has closed businesses more aggressively than many nearby states. Democrats mostly agree with the approach, Republicans don’t.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. Gov. Wolf lays out reopening plans
On Wednesday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf laid out more details of his measured step-by-step plan to reopen the state starting May 8.
6 years ago
Pa. Gov. Wolf to veto bill that places restrictions on abortion telemedicine
The bill would ban doctors from using telemedicine for any drug on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy list.
6 years ago
Before the coronavirus pandemic, critics told Spotlight PA the investment could face challenges because the building has struggled to attract tenants.
6 years ago
‘I’m just doing what I always do’: Trader Joe’s employee discusses being essential during COVID-19
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Trader Joe’s employee Adam Cohn about being an essential worker, and how that title shaped his life.
6 years ago
Listen 5:04Coronavirus update: Philadelphia marks grim milestone, surpassing 10,000 cases
Farley said some of those cases are previous ones that are only just now being classified as belonging to Philadelphia, but added that most are new cases.
6 years ago
Philly is testing about half as many people as needed to safely reopen, per one measure
That’s better than the statewide average.
6 years ago
Warmer, wetter weather to bring more chicken farms to Pennsylvania
The Department of Environmental Protection released its recent Climate Change Impact Assessment report, which focuses on livestock and watersheds.
6 years ago
Listen 1:01Confusion, frustration for freelancers and gig workers seeking unemployment in Pa.
A federal program expanded unemployment benefits to workers who are usually ineligible, such as temps, freelancers and the self-employed, including gig workers.
6 years ago
Can Philly’s once-booming restaurant scene survive?
A conversation with Philly restaurateur Ellen Yin about the tough decisions she's had to make and what she thinks about the future of the city's once-booming food scene.
Air Date: April 20, 2020
Listen 12:45Health care workers show up at ‘Reopen PA’ protest to urge people to stay home
Main rally marked by Trump flags, open-carry firearms, anti-vaxxers and plenty of anger at Gov. Tom Wolf
6 years ago
It’s how you know the water is safe: the Schuylkill Rivercast turns 15
Pa. officials encourage fishing and boating close to home, with social distancing and no equipment sharing. The Rivercast predicts the water’s quality.
6 years ago
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