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Five children died in a fire at a Pa. child care home. The tragedy changed state law, but some say more must be done.

A fire in Erie changed the rules for child care facilities across Pennsylvania. Under a new state law, child care operators must meet more stringent fire safety requirements to operate. Inspectors are looking to make sure of it.

By Jan Murphy/PennLive

Eager to shake its Rust Belt designation, Erie is a profile of redefinition

The northwestern Pennsylvania city, at the heart of an area seen as key to political fortunes of both Republicans and Democrats, strives to redefine itself after decades of decline.

By Sam Dunklau

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Citing coronavirus issues, doctors ask Trump to cancel Erie rally

A letter signed by more than 75 physicians from around the state said such campaign events endanger public health and give a false impression that the coronavirus is “no longer with us.”

By The Associated Press