Work set to begin June 5 Harrisburg, PA – A 2.43-mile pavement preservation project initially planned to resume May 23 on Route 283 in Mount Joy Township and Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County, will now begin Sunday, June 5. Weather permitting, work will begin Sunday, June 5, and be completed by Thursday, June 23. Work will be … Continue reading “Schedule Update: Pavement Preservation Project Resumes on Route 283 in Lancaster County”
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Emily Scott Gov. Tom Wolf, lawmakers and community leaders are calling on the General Assembly to pass legislation that would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. Earlier this year, Wolf unveiled a $1.7 billion proposal aimed at helping communities recover from the pandemic through American Rescue Plan dollars. Part of that … Continue reading “Wolf, Community Leaders Seek $2,000 Payments for Pennsylvanians”
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By: Emily Scott Advocates for juvenile-justice and child-welfare providers in Pennsylvania want the General Assembly to approve one-time funding to boost staff recruitment and retention to fight a labor-shortage crisis. The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services is requesting a $94.7 million infusion to support nearly 19,000 positions, both vacant and filled. William Vogler, CEO … Continue reading “Child and Family Providers Request $94M to Address Staff Shortage”
Rescheduled: Center Turn Lane Reconstruction on Route 23 in the Village of Leacock, Lancaster County
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Left turn prohibitions/detours to be in place Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that work on a center turn lane on Route 23 in the Village of Leacock, Lancaster County, has been rescheduled due to recent inclement weather. This work, which previously was expected to be performed May 16 through May … Continue reading “Rescheduled: Center Turn Lane Reconstruction on Route 23 in the Village of Leacock, Lancaster County”
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By: Emily Scott More than 60 businesses across Pennsylvania signed a letter to legislative leaders, calling on them to focus on improving the economic climate and abandon efforts making it harder for people to vote. The letter calls attention to the state’s no-excuse mail voting law passed in 2019. It has faced legal challenges after a Commonwealth Court judge … Continue reading “Businesses to Lawmakers: Prioritize COVID Recovery Over Ballot Challenges”
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By: Emily Scott Recreation departments across Pennsylvania are preparing to kick off their outdoor public pool seasons starting Memorial Day Weekend, marking for many the first full-capacity summer since the pandemic began. The Township of Upper St. Clair in western Pennsylvania offers an outdoor, four-lane pool in the summer to its 20,000 residents. They provide … Continue reading “PA Communities Gearing Up for Public Pool Season”
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By: Emily Scott It’s no secret that the last two years of the pandemic have taken a toll on young people’s mental health. During this Mental Health Awareness Month, educators, parents and health officials say it’s critical to consider the impact of their prolonged exposure to screens as well. In an online forum, Dalia Hashad … Continue reading “Parents, Advocates Voice Concerns about Social-Media Impact on Youth”
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By: Emily Scott Pennsylvania officials visited a personal-care home in York County on Wednesday to highlight the need for continued investment in the state’s long-term care system, as outlined in Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed budget. Personal-care homes provide housing, meals and other assistance for older adults and people with disabilities. The state funding proposal would increase … Continue reading “PA Health Officials Want More Funding for Personal-Care Homes”
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