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'In addition to Pennsylvania and Michigan, the group is also focusing its efforts on Wisconsin, another key 2020 battleground state.'
'Mayor Jim Kenney appointed Akbar to the school board earlier this month, with City Council’s approval.'
Gig workers' jobless benefits are once at the center of an upcoming state Supreme Court decision.
'Ken Mason is in the ninth generation of his family to run the Seaside Inn in Kennebunk Beach, Maine. He’s worried he might be the last.'
'The United States is experiencing its steepest economic slide in modern history.'
'We live in confusing times, bombarded with both a dangerous virus and dangerous misinformation.'
COVID-19's impact has been far-reaching, touching every Pennsylvanian and business.
'Video of Kenyatta’s impassioned speech advocating for the rights of low-wage workers has gone viral.'
'The COVID-19 crisis has impacted every aspect of our society, from healthcare to businesses to our homes.'
'While most Republicans had voted yes, eight of their most conservative colleagues were a no — as was every House Democrat.'
Two Democratic lawmakers have donated personal protective equipment to two senior homes to fight COVID-19.
'As of mid-May about 42,000 ballots have been returned, a return rate of less than 19 percent.'
'The current coronavirus pandemic has transformed lives around the globe.'
'It has been more than two months since the first cases of COVID-19 were identified in our Commonwealth.'
'One major key that should help any college student meet these goals is the importance of building relationships.'
'Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) administrators are planning to open the fall semester with online courses and distance learning.'
The Legislature advanced a $25 billion budget that will provide five months’ worth of funding to help see the state cope from COVID-19.
'A state House panel approved ending Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 disaster declaration outright in a near-party line vote Thursday morning.'
'What we have faced in the last several months, and certainly will continue to face in the months to come, is pandemic-induced trauma.'
'There are many reasons to suspect such things from our dishonorable Attorney General.'