Pennsylvania
Philly is testing about half as many people as needed to safely reopen, per one measure
That’s better than the statewide average.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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
7 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.
7 years ago
Listen 1:27‘Flow to the work’: Toilet paper manufacturers in Pa. flush with demand
Toilet paper manufacturers in Pa. say they’re rushing to keep supply from wiping out — and are still surprised by their turn in the spotlight.
7 years ago
Some Pa. wine and spirits stores to offer curbside pickup Monday
Pa. residents will have one more way to buy wine and liquor starting Monday. Here’s how to do it and a list of the new curbside pickup locations.
7 years ago
Everyone wants life to get back to normal, to have their hair cut or get a sunburn at a baseball game, to go to work, and walk shoulder-to-shoulder in a park.
7 years ago
Pa. enacts new protections for essential workers conducting business face to face
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine signed an order Wednesday to protect workers and customers at companies that are still permitted to conduct business in person.
7 years ago
Small staff left to maintain Longwood Gardens during shutdown
In a typical year, a staff of hundreds work to keep plants and trees at Longwood Gardens looking beautiful. This year, a small crew is focused on just keeping them alive.
7 years ago
Listen 0:51Pennsylvanians who meet the requirements — anyone not eligible for regular unemployment compensation — can now apply online.
7 years ago
Toomey named to panel that will oversee federal bailout efforts
Pa Senator Pat Toomey has been named to a Congressional panel charged with overseeing a half-trillion-dollar effort to shore up the American economy amid the coronavirus.
7 years ago
See the 6 keys to reopening Pennsylvania under Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan
Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday announced the broad outline of his plan for reopening Pennsylvania as the state continues to grapple with the coronavirus.
7 years ago
Pa. underreported 18% of COVID deaths this week; officials blame computer glitches
Pennsylvania officials underreported at least 162 confirmed coronavirus this week, likely due to issues linked to a software upgrade.
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