Covid-19 is not the only public health crisis we currently face — and it’s best not to ignore the side effects of staying shut.
By George Hofmann
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania ‘optimistic’ about students returning to the classroom
The Wolf administration is planning for students to return to the classroom this school year. Though with the surge in Covid-19 cases in the past few days, will Gov. Wolf keep them open?
By Christen Smith
Davis Giangiulio: “It’s killing us.” Frustrated restaurant owners face uncertain futures under Wolf’s new restrictions.
Restaurant owners may lose it all as Governor Wolf implements new restrictions to combat Covid-19.
By Davis Giangiulio
George Hofmann: Will Philadelphia students have school this year?
With a little over a month before Philadelphia students are supposed to start school, the Philadelphia School District still is not set on a plan for students to return.
By George Hofmann
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania nursing homes plead for liability protection
Providers said the readmission policy and Levine’s prior comments that one-time universal testing would provide little useful information has left them vulnerable to even more litigation.
By Christen Smith
Colton Grace and Dan Bartkowiak: Marijuana won’t solve coronavirus budget woes – but will put health and safety at risk
While the legalization of recreational marijuana would only be a “drop in the bucket” in Pennsylvania’s budget deficit, it would increase costs on the government in many other areas, because of the wave of negative effects for its citizens’ health and well being.
By Colton Grace and Dan Bartkowiak
Tirzah Duren: Financial recovery is as important as ending the lockdown
The Commonwealth should learn from states like Colorado to ensure financial stability for the state in the future.
By Tirzah Duren
Jonathan Goldstein: Governors crushed small businesses — then abandoned them to anarchy
The lesson is clear for anyone relying on the government to protect their future: prepare for disappointment.
By Jonathan Goldstein
Curt Schroder: Pennsylvania needs stronger liability protections for a smart restart
Pennsylvania’s recovery must not be squandered by lawsuits.
By Curt Schroder
Wally Nunn: Delco health department debate misses the point
While it is true, as Ms. Panaritis states, that Delaware County has the highest death rate per 100,000 population in Southeastern Pennsylvania, if one looks closely at her charge that the lack of a health department is the cause, her case quickly evaporates.
By Wally Nunn