Pennsylvania-SWPA Lawmaker’s Bill Would Create New Pa. Broadband Authority, Expand Access

It could be months — or longer — before we ever get back into the office in a meaningful way.

Pennsylvania-It’s Time. Put Harriet Tubman On The $20

We can all agree that symbols are important, define who we are as a people and help us craft our national narrative.

Pennsylvania Parks See Growth During Pandemic

One such activity that has proven popular with Pennsylvanians is hitting the trails at the Keystone State’s 121 state parks.

If Congress Really Wants To Help Americans Struggling In The Pandemic, We Need A New TARP

Right now, the vast majority of Americans are making a pretty simple request of their federal government: give us $2,000.

Pennsylvania-Why It Takes 2 Shots To Make MRNA Vaccines Do Their Antibody-Creating Best And What The Data Shows On Delaying The Booster Dose

With the U.S. facing vaccination delays because of worker shortages and distribution problems, federal health officials now say.

A Round-Up Of COVID-19 Vaccine Must-Reads For PA Residents

It has been a busy week for COVID vaccine news. From distribution to new vaccines, there’s no shortage of stories that you might have missed

Pennsylvania-Pgh. Dem Lawmakers Call Out Wolf Over Pa.’S Vaccine Roll Out, Ask For More Direct Communication To Residents

PITTSBURGH — According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pennsylvania ranks 34th among the states in the ...

Pennsylvania: With Budget Season Approaching, Wolf, Lawmakers Must Fully Fund Pa.’S Community Colleges | Opinion

Community colleges are essential to Pennsylvania, offering a broad range of educational and training opportunities.

For The Good Of Pa., And The Country, Rep. Scott Perry Must Resign | Monday Morning Coffee

The revelations, on their own, are appalling enough. Perry should resign because of them, or face expulsion proceedings if he does not.

Pennsylvania: Missouri Sen. Hawley, Who Challenged Pa.’S Electoral Vote, Calls For Ethics Probe Of Dems Who Filed Complaint Against Him

In a Monday letter, Hawley, R-Mo., argued that the seven Democrats filed an improper complaint last week against him and Sen. Ted Cruz.

Pennsylvania: Goodbye, MAGA. Hello MGWA (Make Government Work Again)

With President Joe Biden’s inauguration last Wednesday, the adults finally got back the car keys. What a relief.

PA Rep. ‘Played Key Role’ In Trump Plot To Oust Acting AG: Report

The New York Times report came out Saturday.

Pennsylvania: Another Problem With Judicial Districts: The Threat Of Judicial Extremism

We are concerned that giving the General Assembly the power to draw judicial districts will enable it to exert undue influence the courts.

Philadelphia: COVID-19 Vaccines Rolling Out To Philly-Area LGBTQ Organizations

LGBTQ health organizations in Philadelphia have begun to vaccinate staff for COVID-19 and are eager to expand their reach.

Pennsylvania the Year of Protest -2020 In Review

Protests happened in more places and with more participation than any other in the last half-century.

CapStar Q+A: PA. House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton On Bipartisanship, Redistricting

D-Philadelphia House Minority Leader Joanna McClinton was elected as leader of the House Democrats to replace former leader Frank Dermody.

Pittsburgh Groups Hand Out Meals For Families And Pets

On Wed., Dec 23, three groups distribute hundreds of grocery packages and bags of dog and cat food to needy families and their pets.

McClellandtown, PA-180 Degree About Face Helps Women Turn Their Lives Around

Joyce Thornton started the program because she believed if she could turn her life around, she can help other women do the same.

Looking For A Sense Of Belonging This Holiday Season?

COMMENTARY: Volunteering fulfills the promise of unity within families, social circles and larger communities across the commonwealth.

Pennsylvania's Most-Read Stories: 2020 Year In Review

Take a look at the biggest stories that made headlines across Pennsylvania in 2020.

Congress Passes Massive ‘First Step’ In Pandemic Relief With $900B Package

The White House has signaled Trump will sign the 5,593-page measure.

The Daunting Task Of Reshaping PASSHE

COMMENTARY: The enrollment and financial woes of the State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are well known.

Senate GOP Leader Proposes Special Panel To Review 2020 Election

The discrepancies in county-level voter services led to a series of unsuccessful lawsuits from the Trump Campaign.

Levine Stresses Holiday Caution As Vaccine Stock Grows

The state reported a two-day total of 15,100 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, as well as 156 deaths over the same period.

Helping Hands In Masontown Needs Help From New Volunteers

COMMENTARY:Greg Lofstead is worried about the ticking time bomb that may be facing people who have had a moratorium on unpaid utility bills.

300,000 Dead: The Stories Of Those We Lost To Coronavirus

It's an impossible number, but those who died were more than a statistic. They were parents, coaches, nurses, teachers, mentors and friends.

East Millsboro, Pa-Former Central School To Help Women, Children In Need

The Rev. Paula Millsaps said she had dreamed – literally – of finding a place like the former Central Elementary School in East Millsboro.

With Indoor Dining Gone Until January, Restaurants Face Troubling Futures

“It’s 30 degrees… Asking our customers to sit outside in freezing weather, or even our staff to serve them, is inhumane."

Four Steps To Navigate A Physically Distant Holiday Season If You’re Struggling | Opinion

It’s safe to say that the year 2020 has changed many of us.

PA.’s Toomey, Lawmakers Resolve Fed Loan Standoff, Clearing Path For COVID Relief Bill, Report

After months of delays, top congressional leaders had made headway earlier this week on a relief bill.

PA.’S Toomey Blamed As COVID-19 Relief Deal Hits Snag

Toomey, of Lehigh County, says those lending programs were intended to provide short-term help.

Year In Review: Finding The Good In 2020 | Five For The Weekend

Looking back on the year, the “good” came in the form of little things that made for momentary, if fleeting, bliss.

It’s A Time To Heal – And To Move Forward Together

These words from Luke’s scriptural account of the birth of Jesus have become a de rigueur phrase for the Christmas season.

With A Possible COVID-19 Eviction Surge Looming, Pa. Must Seal Eviction Records

For renters, an eviction filing can make it difficult to find safe and healthy housing for years to come.

New Report Gives Pa. A D-Minus For Its Civil Forfeiture Laws

In 2019, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Transportation Security Administration seized retiree Terry Rolin’s life savings.

Philly To Close COVID Prevention Spaces For Homeless At 2 Hotels This Month

The Kenney administration will end so-called COVID-19 “prevention sites” for homeless individuals at two city hotels.

With Focus On Pa.’S Election Code, Advocates Call For Action On State’s Primaries

Nine states, including Pennsylvania, host closed primaries, allowing only voters registered within a party to vote for party nominees.

Gettysburg Passes LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Ordinance

The borough of Gettysburg this week became the 63rd municipality in Pennsylvania to enact an LGBT-inclusive antibias ordinance.

Pa.’S Toomey Spearheading Push To End Emergency Pandemic Lending Program

The Washington Post reports that the issue is holding progress on relief talks. The program was created in the CARES Act in March.

SWPA’s Crosskeys Human Services — Providing Meals And Other Services To Clients Since 1975

Crosskeys Human Services Inc. has and still is continuing to serve the Brownsville and Republic seniors.