The latest wave of lockdowns in PA, aimed primarily at Thanksgiving and the holiday season, will only further isolate those feeling the most isolated and deteriorate residents’ mental health.
By George Hofmann
Spencer Landis: Mayor’s last meal? Jim Kenney spotted dining in amidst announcement of total indoor dining lockdown
Mayor Jim Kenney was spotted over the weekend eating indoors while simultaneously announcing new Covid-19 lockdowns. But if dining indoors is so dangerous that it must be forbidden, was this a safe move?
By Spencer Landis
Todd DeFeo: Philadelphia named among nation’s most financially distressed cities
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced levels of financial hardship not experienced for decades within the nation, and cities like Philly are feeling the brunt of it.
By Todd DeFeo
Christen Smith: ‘All eyes on’ Pennsylvania House GOP to initiate veto override of restaurants bill
Social distancing restrictions have crippled small businesses throughout the Commonwealth, with a huge burden falling on restaurants and bars.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania elected officials agree to yearlong pay freeze amid pandemic
Governor Wolf froze pay for government officials this past week in the face of the pandemic-induced revenue shortfall.
By Christen Smith
Todd DeFeo: ‘Significant confusion’ – Pennsylvania auditor criticizes COVID-19-mandated closure waiver request process
The Wolf administration’s unclear and changing guidelines on waivers for small business owners has put Pennsylvania’s economy in severe harm.
By Todd Defeo
Patty-Pat Kozlowski: Kenney, Levine, Pelosi — the Pork Roll Sneaks
Rule #1: you don’t just sit there and eat Pork Roll in front of others who are hungry — unless you’re a politician, that is.
By Patty-Pat Kozlowski
Dave Fidlin: Report places Pennsylvania toward bottom of states financially prepared for COVID-19 crisis
Lumbering over chronic unfunded pension and retiree health care benefit costs, Pennsylvania found itself unprepared for the fiscal challenges brought on by the coronavirus, according to a recently released report.
By Dave Fidlin
Todd DeFeo: Wolf vetoes bill giving local control over high school sports decisions
Governor Wolf gives local jurisdictions more control over decisions to resume high school sports.
By Todd DeFeo
Todd DeFeo: Penn State lauds decision to play football this fall
Penn State and other Big Ten football programs will take the field this fall despite the threat of Covid-19.
By Todd DeFeo
