House GOP May Vote To Override Wolf’s COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Veto

Republicans in the House and Senate have complained since March about what they view as Wolf’s executive overreach.

From Oliver Cromwell To Donald Trump: Here’s How To Stop A Slide Into Despotism | Tom Brier

The ghost was that of Oliver Cromwell, the liberator turned despot, who conquered the English monarchy in the mid-seventeenth century.

Forget The Bio, Here’s The Red Meat: PA.’s Perry Ties Dem. DePasquale To AOC In First Ad | Wednesday Morning Coffee

Normally, when a political candidate launches his or her first television ad of a new campaign cycle, it’s a soft-touch ad.

‘Fires Are Burning And We Have A President Who Fans The Flames’: Biden Slams Trump In PA. Campaign Stop

“Fires are burning and we have a president who fans the flames, rather than fighting the flames,” Biden said.

We Shouldn’t Have To Choose Between A Clean Environment And More Jobs. We Can Have Both | Opinion

Pennsylvania is faced not just with questions about who we will elect, but what we stand for.

Report: PA. Ranks 31st Nationwide For Women’s Political Participation | Tuesday Morning Coffee

From the halls of Congress to the state Capitol, there are more high-profile women in Pennsylvania politics than ever before.

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The Patch Business Center is a free and easy way to communicate with your customers.

Trump Doubles Down On Social Security And Medicare | Ray E. Landis

Just when you think Donald Trump has reached the limits of his ability to leave a jaded public dumbfounded, he comes up with a new angle.

A Century Of Population Growth In PA. Explained By One Map | The Numbers Racket

The choropleth map shows how the population of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties has changed over the last century, from 1900-2018.

We Can Only Open Schools Safely If We Follow The Rules | Opinion

As the summer draws to a close, we find ourselves on the doorstep of a school year like no other.

As Biden Accepts The Democrats’ Nomination, Pittsburgh Faithful Rally — Safely — To The Cause

It looked more like a drive-in movie than a convention watch party, but such is campaigning in 2020.

Ahead Of Biden’s DNC Speech, And Running Behind In A Battleground, Trump Trolls Ex-Veep On His Home Turf

He argued that putting Biden and running mate Kamala Harris in the White House would be catastrophic for America.

‘We Got As Wet As Everyone Else’: PA. Teachers’ Pension Fund To Dump Billions In Underperforming Wall Street Investments

The Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System unanimously agreed to the move in a board meeting Wednesday.

Why Did Sen. Doug Mastriano Water Down A Resolution Honoring Military Sexual Assault Survivors? | Aryanna Hunter

The ads, the narratives, the manipulations. Sometimes it all just gives me a headache and I look for the nearest exit.

Going Back To School In A Pandemic Challenges Our Children’s Mental Health. Here’s How You Can Help | Opinion

Back to school during a pandemic is ratcheting up the stress to new heights for parents, students, and teachers.

Athletes And Parents Rally For School Sports In Harrisburg

More than 100 high school athletes and their supporters rallied on the state Capitol’s steps Thursday to deliver a simple message.

PA Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.

Amid Pandemic, Wolf Signs 11th Renewal Of Opioid Disaster Declaration

The declaration, which Wolf has renewed every 90 days since January 2018, gives the state additional leeway to combat substance abuse.

I’m The Father Of A Third-Grader: How The Pandemic Taught Me New Ways To Be A Parent | Jamar Thrasher

During this pandemic, nostalgia has been tugging at my heart, mostly when it comes to parenting.

Poll Workers Are Essential Employees. We Need To Treat Them That Way | Mark O’Keefe

They do the grunt work of elections, making sure voters are registered and correctly identified.

PA.'s 2021 Farm Show Will Be Virtual, Agriculture Secretary Redding Says

The Farm Show has never been cancelled in its 104-year history, continuing even through the disruptions of two world wars.

Despite Postal Service Pivot, Shapiro Primes Lawsuit; Wolf, Casey Urge Vigilance

A trio of Pennsylvania’s top Democratic elected officials pushed Tuesday for full funding for the U.S. Postal Service.

Ahead Of US Senate Hearing, Postal Service Boss Backs Off From Proposed Changes

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Tuesday that he will halt a series of sweeping policy changes to the U.S. Postal Service.

The Road To A COVID-19 Recovery Has To Include Transit Funding | Opinion

While in search of roads to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania’s roads and transit systems are suffering.

PA. To Launch Free App To Alert Users Of Potential COVID-19 Exposure

Pennsylvanians will soon be able to download a phone app that will alert them if they’ve had close contact with a COVID-19 patient.

Report: Nearly 200 Pardons Still Await Wolf’s Signature | Tuesday Morning Coffee

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has rightfully crowed about the changes he’s made to Pennsylvania’s formerly Byzantine pardons process.

PA.’s Casey: Ahead Of US Senate Hearing, Crisis Facing Postal Service Is ‘Five Alarm Fire For Democracy’

A Senate oversight panel will hear from the postmaster general on Friday about sweeping policy changes at the U.S. Postal Service.

Daycare Centers Shouldered Big Costs, Shutdowns From COVID-19. Some Say They Can’t Reopen Without More Aid.

A thousand more could join their ranks if the state doesn’t provide at least $200 million to aid the child care sector.

PA.’s Building Trade Unions Need To Be Allies, Not Opponents, Of A Cleaner Climate | Opinion

RGGI is a 10-state cap-and-trade program designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the electric power sector.

The Post Office Is A Core Function Of Government. We Have To Fight Efforts To Undermine It | John A. Tures

In the early, 1980s David Brin wrote the novel “The Postman” about an America ravaged by war, economic calamity, and a plague.

Survey: Americans Have A Negative View Of U.s. Covid Response | The Numbers Racket

The survey was conducted nationally from July 27 – Aug. 2, interviewing 11,001 adults from Pew Research Center’s American Trends Panel.

Kamala Harris Reflects America’s Diverse Promise | Dick Polman

Even in the darkness of Donald Trump’s dystopia, the enduring promise of America has still flickered.

What Postal Delays And Lawsuits Mean For Mail-In Ballots In Pennsylvania

Amid a pandemic, encouraged by lawmakers and advocates, they flocked to the option.

Wolf Ends Standoff: Lebanon County To Promote Mask-Wearing In Exchange For CARES Act Cash

Officials in Republican-controlled Lebanon County have struck a deal to free up $12.8 million in federal CARES Act assistance.

Here’s Where PA. Republicans Are Missing An Important Mark On Schools Reopening | Opinion

I read House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff’s recent column on the need to prioritize our children’s safety, not politicize it.

What Postal Delays And Lawsuits Mean For Mail-In Ballots In Pennsylvania

Amid a pandemic, encouraged by lawmakers and advocates, they flocked to the option.

‘American Women Go To Work’: Democratic Women Roast Trump’s ‘Suburban Housewife’ Scare Tweet

Critics pounced on Trump Wednesday for his tweet, where he boasted that “The ‘suburban housewife’ will be voting for me.

The Pandemic Proves Why PA. Needs To Update Its Tele-Health Laws | Opinion

The COVID-19 has highlighted the need for urgent updates to tele-health laws in Pennsylvania.

Wolf Administration Task Force Offers Slew Of Recommendations To Close Racial, Economic Disparities Revealed By Pandemic

On Thursday, that panel, formally known as the Health Disparities Task Force, released its final report.

How PA. Dems Reacted To Joe Biden Picking Kamala Harris For Vice President

Former Vice President Joe Biden ended weeks of speculation Tuesday, picking U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as his running mate.