Legislators Join Gov. Wolf in Call for Masking

State and federal officials joined Governor Tom Wolf in reminding Pennsylvanians to wear a mask to reduce the likelihood of spreading COVID-19. “As we increasingly resume public activities in our commonwealth, we need to remain vigilant about taking precautions,...

News Digest :: July 7, 2020

Legislature Dems pushing for creation of civilian police review boards in Pa. counties https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2020/07/06/PA-Dems-support-county-civilian-police-review-boards-as-Allegheny-County-s-bill-stuck-in-committee/stories/202007060068...

News Digest :: July 6, 2020

Coronavirus – COVID-19 Pennsylvania counts 479 new covid-19 cases Sunday https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-counts-479-new-covid-19-cases-sunday/ Pennsylvania coronavirus update: New cases drop below 500 for first time since June 29...

State arts council distributes $2.3 million to arts groups

Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday that 309 nonprofit arts organizations will receive grants totaling $2.3 million to help with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds from the federal CARES Act support staff salaries, facilities costs and fees for artists or...

News Digest :: July 5, 2020

Coronavirus – COVID-19 Some nursing homes in state reducing COVID-19 deaths because of new state definition...