Gov. Tom Wolf
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Polling Sites in Chester County Responding to Coronavirus-Related Challenges for Upcoming Primary
While the majority of polling sites in Chester County will be open for the Primary Election on June 2, some sites have run into coronavirus-related…
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Florists, Athletic Supply Companies Among 267 Chester County Businesses Awarded Closure Exemptions
Pennsylvania officials have published the full list of more than 6,000 businesses that have been awarded exemptions to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order that closed all…
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Gov. Wolf Extends School Closure for Remainder of Academic Year
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. He made the decision in consultation…
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Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz Calls for Postponement of State Primary
Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz is calling for a postponement of the April 28 primary election in Pennsylvania until the COVID-19 public health threat has…
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Gov. Wolf Orders Restaurants, Bars to Close Dine-In Service in Chester County
Under the guidance of the Department of Health, using his authority under the state’s COVID-19 disaster declaration order, Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all restaurants…
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Coalition Rallies to Protest Gov. Wolf’s Budget Plan That Would ‘End Horse Racing in Pennsylvania’
The Pennsylvania Equine Coalition held a rally over the weekend to protest Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to cut money from a program that benefits racing…
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Gov. Wolf Changes His Stance on Recreational Marijuana, Calls for Full Legalization
Gov. Tom Wolf has changed his stance on recreational marijuana and has joined Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in calling for its full legalization in Pennsylvania,…
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New Law Enables Foster Kids in Pennsylvania to Attend College Tuition-Free
With many schools, including West Chester University, having programs in place that help foster children in Pennsylvania attend college, a new law ensures they can…
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No Momentum in Harrisburg to Challenge West Chester’s Ban on Single-Use Plastics
Despite directly defying state law, there is little momentum in Harrisburg to challenge West Chester’s recent ban on single-use plastics, writes Vinny Vella for The…
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New Law Takes the Fun out of Snow Days for Kids in School
A new bill signed by Gov. Tom Wolf earlier this month is taking the fun out of snow days by allowing schools to turn these…
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Governor, Legislators Consider State Police Fee for Residents of 23 Municipalities in Chesco
Gov. Tom Wolf is once again pushing for a fee on residents of municipalities that use Pennsylvania State Police for full-time police, writes Kevin Tustin…
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Gov. Wolf Unveils His $4.5 Billion Plan to ‘Restore Pennsylvania’ and Where Funds Would Come From
Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled the details for his Restore Pennsylvania infrastructure plan that aims to rebuild the state’s crumbling infrastructure, expand access to…
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Governor to Declare Day of Kindness to Honor State’s Compassionate Native Son, Mr. Rogers
In honor of “Mister” Fred Rogers, the late pioneer of children’s television who saw special significance in the No. 143, Gov. Tom Wolf will declare…
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As Pennsylvania Beefs Up Election Security, Some County Officials Worry About Cost
As Pennsylvania works to protect the integrity of the upcoming elections by implementing new security measures, some county-level officials are expressing cost concerns, writes Jan…
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Tax on Internet Sales Creates Unexpected Windfall for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s tax on online sales is generating more revenue than expected, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, writes Laura McCrystal for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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As Nation’s Oldest Mushroom Farm, West Grove’s Marlboro Mushrooms Adds Another First to Its Name
West Grove’s Marlboro Mushrooms, the nation’s oldest mushroom farm, has added another first to its name by becoming the only solar-powered commercial mushroom farm in…
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Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission Begins Touring the State to Gain Public Input
The Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission has begun touring the state for a series of public meetings to get voter input on the creation of future…
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New Statewide Poll Reveals Remarkable Shift in Public Opinion on Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
A new Franklin & Marshall College poll has found that the majority of Pennsylvanians believe recreational marijuana should be legalized, writes Ron Southwick for the…





























































