I have a problem with smarmily virtuous adults treating other adults as lepers because they do not want their children to spend another year wrapped in a mask.
By Christine Flowers
Vaccine clinics, classroom testing coming to Pennsylvania schools, colleges
In a new program from public health officials, Pennsylvania’s public schools and universities will now offer vaccine clinics and classroom testing, funded through federal grants.
By Christen Smith
Pennsylvania health secretary leery of legislative retaliation over mask mandate
Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam, Pennsylvania’s top health official, said a statewide universal masking mandate remains off the table due to concerns that blowback may interfere with the Wolf administrations other COVID-19 response efforts.
By Christen Smith
PA Covid-19 cases climb, hospitalizations increase
The virus continues to haunt Pennsylvania — as COVID-19 cases rise and hospitalizations increase. Stay informed about the state of the pandemic in the Commonwealth and beyond.
By Chris Comisac
Bill Cortese: Rep. Tom Malinowski, Covid profiteer, faces tough climb to reelection
As small businesses collapsed and local economies took a hit amid the pandemic and stringent shutdowns, some elected Democrats have done quite well for themselves. Among these Covid profiteers, Rep. Tom Malinowski is a leader of the pack, but political repercussions are on the horizon.
By Bill Cortese
Guy Ciarrocchi: Common-sense can fix Pennsylvania’s economic troubles
It’s past time for the governor to work with legislators to embrace common-sense policies that are working in most states. It’s past time for the governor to encourage work and reopening, and reward good corporate-citizenship.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 disaster declaration nears termination
Pennsylvania voters agreed to limit the governor’s emergency powers via two constitutional amendments approved during the May 18 primary election. Now the legislature is leading the state out of the pandemic.
By Christen Smith
Gov. Wolf and state legislators will now have to work together after PA voters approve constitutional amendments
Voters have rejected Wolf’s position that he should maintain the power he has wielded for more than a year as Pennsylvania has confronted COVID-19.
By Chris Comisac
