Jason Todd — the candidate hired by County Commissioners to take the job — withdrew from the position a few days before he was expected to begin.
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Pa. redistricting panel rolls back new policy to count incarcerated people in home districts, not state prisons
An additional 3,000 people will be excluded from a rule that ends “prison gerrymandering” in Pennsylvania’s state House and Senate maps.
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You’re invited! A free panel on Alzheimer’s disease preparedness in Pennsylvania
Join Spotlight PA in a free Q&A on Alzheimer’s disease in Pennsylvania and possible solutions to the coming crisis.
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Pa. state Democratic lawmaker quietly stripped of committee leadership, Capitol access
State Rep. Kevin Boyle of Philadelphia has been sidelined over what he called “incorrect information” about him. Democratic leaders have not disclosed the reason for their move.
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CYS budget strains as service providers see spikes in insurance, labor costs
Filling a vital role for public safety, the department of Child & Youth Services has no choice but to pay the bill for a court-ordered placement. COVID-caused spikes in provider costs are now straining the department’s budget.
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Pa.’s looming dementia care crisis, by the numbers
Experts warn Pennsylvania is headed for a profound eldercare crisis as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia rates continue to climb. Statistics illustrate the cause of their concern.
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New I-81 website unveiled to track plan for corridor improvements
The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has identified 12 focus areas for improvements, each of which have “consistent needs that could be addressed by improvement projects or initiatives.”
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Jonestown Borough, Union Township latest to receive coronavirus recovery payments
They were among 72 Pennsylvania municipalities receiving nearly $5 million total in the final batch of first-round payments under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery program.
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Gov. Wolf’s coronavirus business waiver program was flawed, secretive, Pa. auditor says
Though the program was well-intentioned — designed to provide relief to businesses during the early months of the pandemic shutdown — it was confusing and lacked transparency and accountability.
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Pa. GOP lawmakers to subpoena personal information on every voter in controversial 2020 election review
The GOP lawmakers have crafted a sweeping subpoena, requesting among other information the name, address and partial social security number of every voter registered as of November 2020.
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Deal clears way for sale, development of old school on city’s north side
A 3-way agreement that clears the way for the sale and commercial development of the old Northwest Elementary School on Lebanon’s north side was approved by Judge Bradford H. Charles at a court hearing Thursday.
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Wolf administration ordered to reveal details of cannabis use as drug addiction treatment
The Office of Open Records ruled in favor of Spotlight PA and ordered the health department to disclose how many patients are certified for cannabis under each of the state’s qualifying conditions.
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Myerstown man pleads guilty to Jan. 6 Capitol invasion charge
Myerstown man pleads guilty to unlawfully entering U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, refusing orders to leave. Faces Dec. 1 sentencing.
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COVID-19 update: WellSpan strongly recommends vaccination, rebuts misinformation
Ninety percent of patients who were treated in WellSpan hospitals for COVID-19 last month were not vaccinated against it.
