Stories tagged: "Rural communities"

Many Pennsylvania residents are eligible to enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program, which helps low-income families access internet services by providing a $30 per month discount on their bill.

Ashley Adams April 13, 2023 2:30 pm EDT

Over 900,000 Pennsylvanians are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides monthly subsidies on internet service for low-income households.

Ashley Adams May 9, 2022 4:54 pm EDT

After a year away due to the pandemic, thousands of people from around the nation and other countries gathered at Gobbler's Knob to witness Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction.

Associated Press February 2, 2022 10:09 am EST

Of the more than 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the state since March, 32% were recorded in rural counties. Rural counties make up just 26% of Pennsylvania’s population.

Ashley Adams December 23, 2020 5:13 pm EST

Rural areas of Pennsylvania have seen a tremendous spike in coronavirus cases and COVID-19 deaths since October, pushing numbers far higher than in urban areas.

Ashley Adams December 17, 2020 12:37 pm EST