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May 18 primary voters pass limit on PA Governor’s power during an emergency

Talon Smith, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2021

TheBroadcaster · May 18 primary voters pass limit on PA Governor’s power during an emergency Pennsylvania voters were asked to select party representatives for several positions including state Supreme...

Marijuana should be legal in Pennsylvania

Jenna Reiber, Reporter October 30, 2020

The legalization of adult-use (21 and older) marijuana would give Pennsylvania about $580 million from tax revenue.  Legalizing marijuana would open up more jobs, create an increase in the economy, and...

Governor Wolf Passes New Guidelines Regarding High School Sports Spectators

Mallory Gillespie, Video Producer October 23, 2020

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine have introduced new guidelines for spectators at high school sporting events. In the past, indoor events were restricted to only 25 people,...

PA Counties Decide to Reopen Against Governor Wolf’s Restrictions

Lauren Cribbs and Caroline Glus May 21, 2020

Officials from several counties that are still in the “red” phase of Wolf’s reopening plan have said they will open against restrictions. Counties include Beaver, Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon. Governor...

Pennsylvania Governor Wolf addresses the media on March 16, 2020.  Wolf and Secretary of Health Levine are expected to release details for a statewide contact tracing program on May 1, 2020.  (Governor Tom Wolf/CC BY 2.0)

America Will Be Opening Businesses In Stages

Caroline Glus and Lauren Cribbs May 1, 2020

President Trump shared a 3-phase plan for states to ease their way out of lockdown. The administration's 18-page document explains the three phases to reopen state economies.  However, the final decision...

Data shows parts of Pennsylvania with the highest number of coronavirus cases.  Pennsylvania has registered 1,707 deaths due to coronavirus. (PA Department of Health)

Projections Show Pennsylvania Estimated to Reach Peak Within Next Week

Mia Bertoldi, Reporter April 22, 2020

The University of Washington in Seattle (IHME) released projections on Sunday about peaks in COVID-19 cases across the United States.  Pennsylvania is expected to peak in the next week. The projections...

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Local Restaurants are Open for Takeout and Delivery

Clare Canavan, Editor in Chief April 9, 2020

Due to COVID-19, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the closure of all dine-in restaurants on March 15, 2020. In an attempt to stay afloat financially, many local restaurants around Hershey are open for take-out...

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf addresses the press during an undated visit to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.  Wolf ordered schools in the Commonwealth remain closed for the remainder of the school year to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania/CC BY 2.0)

Pennsylvania Schools to Remain Closed Until End of Academic Year

Paige Dalto, Lead Copy Editor April 9, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf has made the decision to keep Pennsylvania schools closed until the end of the school year with the input of Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera. “We...

Pictured is a map of Pennsylvania with the six counties impacted by Governor Wolf’s order in red.  The goal of the two-week stay at home order is to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. (Broadcaster/Robert Sterner)

Six Pennsylvania Counties Shut Down Due to COVID-19

Katie Jones, Brand Manager March 23, 2020

By: Katie Jones, Reporter Governor Tom Wolf has issued a two week stay at home order on six Pennsylvania counties effective Monday, March 23rd at 8 p.m. The six counties include Allegheny County, Bucks...

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