The program will begin accepting applications July 6, but with the eviction moratorium set to expire a few days later, some fear the cash won’t flow fast enough.
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Politics, fear keep some COVID-positive people from disclosing contacts. What’s the solution?
Some counties are leaning on trusted community messengers to improve contact tracing success.
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Effort to track police use of force in Pa. would lack racial data, public transparency
The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to require use-of-force tracking and reporting, but critics contend it falls short of broader efforts elsewhere.
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Change coming in local GOP leadership, Lynch endorsed by Long as successor
Casey Long will step down after six years in the position and has endorsed Edward Lynch Jr. as a successor.
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‘Clear as mud’: How Pa.’s chaotic coronavirus waiver program hurt small businesses
As Pennsylvania reopens, the long-term consequences of inconsistency and a lack of enforcement are becoming evident in downtowns throughout the state.
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Prospects dimming for behind-the-scenes push to expand video gaming in Pa.
A clash of deep-pocketed lobbying interests and concerns from some rank-and-file Republican lawmakers might stall the effort, though it will probably return in the fall.
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Lebanon City Council adopts new comprehensive zoning ordinance
The City of Lebanon adopted a new comprehensive zoning ordinance last night, among other business.
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Lebanon City Council approves first step toward possible reopening of William Penn bar; PLCB signoff still needed
William Penn, longtime downtown Lebanon bar, takes preliminary step toward possible reopening. Still needs PLCB OK.
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After sudden Turzai resignation, GOP elevates new leadership in Pa. House
Lancaster County Republican Bryan Cutler assumes control as new House speaker as the legislature faces mammoth challenges with the coronavirus, finances, and police reform.
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Mother of Antwon Rose II applauds confidential police hiring database, but does it go far enough?
While Pennsylvania takes its first steps on police reform, other states are far ahead in making misconduct data and records available to the public.
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Top Pa. GOP lawmaker fast-tracking a lucrative gambling expansion that would benefit a major campaign donor
The maneuvering offers a window into the raw intersection between politics and policy-making in Pennsylvania, and how campaign dollars can drive the legislative agenda.
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Lebanon announces fundraising success, fireworks to be held on Fourth of July
Lebanon City announced Friday afternoon that its fundraising effort for a Fourth of July fireworks display was a success.
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Unanimous support for mask wearing from Lebanon County congressional reps, but local GOP officials hold back
The wearing of cloth face masks has been recommended by public health experts and elected leaders across the country, but in Lebanon County support for this measure has been limited from local politicians.