5 Teenagers Charged in Armed Carjacking of US Rep. Scanlon
Scanlon and a staffer who accompanied her were unharmed.
Dec
2021
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Dec
2021
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‘A Coalcracker In The Kitchen’ Webmaster Lori Fogg Shares Pennsylvania Dutch Recipes & Traditions
Lori Fogg shares her collection of century-old recipes and stories from growing up in the coal region.
Dec
2021
21
Here’s How the Child Tax Credit Helped Pennsylvania Families Deal With Inflation
The final monthly payment of the child tax credit arrived last week—families will get another six months’ worth when they file their taxes in 2022—but President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress want to extend the provision another year through the Build Back Better Act.
Dec
2021
21
UPDATE: Rep. Scott Perry Denies Jan. 6 Panel’s Request for Interview
The panel investigating the violent insurrection at the US Capitol is seeking an interview and phone records from the five-term Dauphin County congressman.
Dec
2021
20
COVID Increased PA Hospitalization Deaths from Serious Medical Conditions by 25%, Doubled Costs
COVID-19 caused a significant increase in mortality rates and cost of care across Pennsylvania from October 2019 to September 2020, according to a recent report. The results only included the first wave of COVID hospitalizations and did not include the biggest wave of cases that started in late 2020.
Dec
2021
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‘It’s Gonna Be Bad for All of Us,’ Gov. Wolf Calls on Legislature to Raise Wages and Improve Conditions for Workers
The governor says Pennsylvania needs to support workers by raising wages, providing paid sick leave, and setting safety standards in the workplace.
Dec
2021
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Privacy and Trump Dominate Arguments in GOP’s Election Case
The debate revolved around whether the PA Senate's inquiry was legitimate, and whether Republican senators and a contractor have a right to information protected by privacy laws.
Dec
2021
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Pennsylvania Asks FEMA For Help With COVID Surge
The Wolf administration requested Federal Emergency Management Agency "strike teams" for hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and ambulance companies in the hardest-hit areas of the state.
Dec
2021
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Gov. Wolf Endorses Letter of Support for Passage of Federal Voting Rights Acts
Gov. Tom Wolf joined 17 other governors nationwide who endorsed a letter urging Congress to protect the rights of all voters by passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Dec
2021
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Corman Won’t Seek Another Senate Term Amid Run for Governor
Jake Corman had previously said that he would run for both the governor's office and his Senate seat at the same time when he announced his candidacy last month.
