Pennsylvania
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Main Line Today: Attorney General Josh Shapiro Fights for People ‘Who Can’t Fight for Themselves’
As Pennsylvania Attorney General, Josh Shapiro has proven that he does not shy away from legal battles, whether they involve the Catholic Church or even President Trump, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Today. For Shapiro, who lives in Abington with his wife, Lori, and their four children, deciding to pick these battles is…
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NASA Cartographer Weighs in on Wawa/Sheetz Turf War With a Twitter Store Map
Social media lit up again recently with loyalty oaths to Wawa or Sheetz after President Donald Trump visited a Wawa in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Deto for pghcitypaper.com. Sheetz, based in Altoona, has the Western Pennsylvania territory while Wawa, of course, is focused in Delaware County and eastern PA. But both have been expanding.…
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Despite Nationwide Jump, Sales of Alcohol Stagnate in Pennsylvania
Despite a significant jump in sales of alcohol nationwide during the pandemic, sales of adult beverages in Pennsylvania have been relatively stable during this time, writes Patrick Gleason for Forbes. Spirits retail sales in control states increased by 19.6 percent in June compared to the previous year. According to the new report by the National…
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Spotted Lanternfly Sightings in Pennsylvania Jump Fivefold Compared to Last Year
Statewide reports of spotted lanternfly sightings this year are up by nearly 500 percent compared to last year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, writes Layla A. Jones for the Billy Penn. From the beginning of January to the middle of July, Pennsylvania residents have reported 33,015 sightings of the invasive insect, compared to…
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Pennsylvania Ranks 49th in U.S. Among 50 States and D.C. for Least COVID-19 Restrictions
When compared to the rest of the United States, Pennsylvania is one of the more restrictive states when it comes to efforts to contain the coronavirus, according to an updated study by the personal finance website, WalletHub. Out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania ranked 49th as of July 20 in…
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Growing Diversity in Pennsylvania Means Trump Has to Make Gains in ‘Suburban Philadelphia’ to Win the State
The increasing diversity in Pennsylvania could have a significant impact on the 2020 presidential election, writes Katie Meyer for the WITF. Demographic data shows that President Trump cannot rely on the same coalition as he did four years ago. This is due to a decline in the number of “white, non-college voters”. Meanwhile Latino, Black,…
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Pennsylvania Ranks 49th in U.S. Among 50 States and D.C. for Least COVID-19 Restrictions
When compared to the rest of the United States, Pennsylvania is one of the more restrictive states when it comes to efforts to contain the coronavirus, according to an updated study by the personal finance website, WalletHub. Out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania ranked 49th as of July 20 in…
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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Recovery Still Among Quickest in Nation
Pennsylvania’s workforce is continuing to experience one of the quickest recoveries in unemployment in the nation in sixth place, according to a newly released WalletHub report. To determine which states are recovering from COVID-19 the fastest, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three metrics based on changes in unemployment claims…
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New Report Shows 5.7% Female Workers in Pennsylvania Own Their Own Businesses
In Pennsylvania, 5.7 percent of female workers are entrepreneurs, which is two percent below the national average, according to a new report by Volusion. Full-time female entrepreneurs – defined as self-employed workers in their own incorporated or unincorporated businesses – earn an adjusted median income of $40,756. The actual median income is slightly lower, at…
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Hundreds of Toll Workers to Lose Their Jobs as Pennsylvania Decides to Make Entire Turnpike Cashless
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently voted to make the entire interstate network a cashless system and lay off 500 toll workers as a result, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The agency that once primarily relied on fare collectors has been transitioning to a system that uses E-ZPass as well as automated…
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Pennsylvania Program Issues Citizen-Science Challenges to Identify, Map Spotted Lanternfly
The Pennsylvania iMapInvasives program has issued citizen-science challenges for the following two months that will help identify and map spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania, writes Marcus Schneck for the Lehigh Valley Live. iMapInvasives is an online data management system based on a geographic information system that is used to help citizen scientists and natural resource professionals…
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New Coronavirus Tracker Map Provides Comprehensive Picture of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, Counties
During a pandemic, having precise and updated information on the spread of the virus is of critical importance. As a result, Live Pennsylvania coronavirus tracker map compiles data from multiple sources – including state and county health departments on a daily basis to give a comprehensive picture of the coronavirus on both state and county…
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Robust Early Plan to Protect Pennsylvania’s Nursing Home Residents Never Got Fully Implemented
In mid-March, Pennsylvania already had an aggressive and robust plan to protect residents in nursing homes, but it never got fully implemented, write Aneri Pattani and Rebecca Moss for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before the coronavirus had become widespread statewide, emergency response officials had created a three-page draft for quick-strike teams of medical professionals to be…
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U.S. Supreme Court Asks Gov. Wolf to Respond to Lawsuit Claiming He Is Violating Some Pennsylvanians’ Right with Coronavirus-Related Business Closures
The U.S. Supreme Court has asked Gov. Tom Wolf to respond to a lawsuit that claims he is violating some Pennsylvanians’ rights with the coronavirus-related business closures, writes Katie Meyer for the WHYY. A version of this suit was already shot down by the state Supreme Court, which ruled that Wolf was within his statutory…
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Mark Cuban Offers Tips on How Small Businesses Can Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic and Come Out Stronger Than Before
While Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks and an investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, understands the kind of uncertainty and hardship small and midsize business owners are currently facing, but believes agile founders can survive the coronavirus crisis and even come out stronger than before, writes Emily Canal for the Inc. During a wide-ranging…
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Golf Courses, Private Campgrounds to Open May 1, With Public Health in Mind
Golf courses, private campgrounds, marinas and guided fishing trips can reopen statewide May 1, with some restrictions, Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday. The businesses must follow updated life-sustaining business guidance and FAQ issued by the Wolf Administration to resume outdoor recreation while prioritizing public health and safety. Campgrounds in state parks will remain closed through Thursday, May…
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State Says: Philadelphia Region COVID-19 Cases Too High to Lift Restrictions Right Now
The Philadelphia region is reporting too many new cases of COVID-19 to be eligible right now for a phased-in lessening of restrictions, said Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine in an April 23 press briefing. Hospitals in that region are still challenged because of a higher level of COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia and its suburbs.…
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Pennsylvania Governor Eases Up a Bit With Three Actions to Boost State Activity
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced three actions he hopes will bring a little bit of activity to our stalled pandemic days. The governor approved the online sale of vehicles, the restart of construction projects statewide on May 8 and curbside pickup of wine and spirits at select Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board locations. “Over the past…
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