‘We Need Help’: Small Cities Issue Plea for Federal Help
Pennsylvania cities and towns could see a 40% revenue shortfall — the most of any state, according to a League of Cities analysis.
Pennsylvania cities and towns could see a 40% revenue shortfall — the most of any state, according to a League of Cities analysis.
Kenney is now calling for keeping the police department's funding even next year, amid protests from the city council over a proposed $19 million increase.
“We're going to stay here until you act,” said Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Philadelphia. “This is our moment to say, ‘Enough is enough.’”
The Bucks County Department of Health said 12 coronavirus cases reported over the weekend were linked to a New Jersey resident who attended gatherings at beach houses at the Jersey Shore.
State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale's victory came in an election where turnout passed 2 million, or 24% of Pennsylvania’s 8.6 million registered voters.
Even in Gov. Wolf's green phase, businesses are required to maintain social distancing measures, including requiring customers and employees to wear masks, and to limit capacity.
Gov. Wolf wants lawmakers to pass laws to provide better access to police videos, improve police training and authorize special prosecutors for cases of deadly assault.
The lack of drama in the outcome of the presidential contests and the massive mail-in vote produced light in-person turnout throughout the state.
Workers early Wednesday removed the statue of controversial former Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo, which was recently defaced during a protest for George Floyd.
The new deadline to receive them and count them, under Wolf’s executive order, is 5 p.m. on June 9, the governor's office said.