In Philadelphia, a city with a deep Italian heritage, Columbus is celebrated with an annual holiday parade, and supporters at the statue said they considered him an emblem of their heritage.
Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Luzerne, Monroe, Perry, Pike and Schuylkill counties are moving from yellow to green under the state’s phased reopening system.
Turzai played an active role in campaigns, helping the Republican party expand its majority, and was a forceful opponent of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf.
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.
