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Updated: 2021-09-28 13:54:15

How has the pandemic affected you? Share your story with us

Has the pandemic affected your physical or mental health? Have you lost a loved one to COVID-19? We want to hear your story. 

By Staff

Forced to compete for COVID-19 vaccines, some older people in Pa. are struggling to book appointments

Social media networks and online research skills give some younger people an edge, even as older people overall face higher risk of hospitalization and death.

By Brett Sholtis

Updated: 2020-06-01 18:51:00

Your questions about voting in the Pennsylvania primary, answered

Here are answers to commonly asked questions about voting changes for the 2020 primary, background on what led to some of the major changes, and what Pennsylvanians might expect to see changed for the Nov. 3 general election. 

By Emily Previti/PA Post

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Family members say Franklin County Jail inmates are staging hunger strike over coronavirus concerns

Inmates drafted a letter demanding basic hygiene supplies last Thursday
By Joseph Darius Jaafari/PA Post

Updated: 2020-04-27 10:02:14

Symptoms, spread, testing and terminology: Answering your coronavirus questions

Here are some answers to common questions.

By Lisa Wardle/WITF

Updated: 2020-02-25 13:51:00

His hair is sacred. But to get out of solitary confinement, his jailers say he must cut it off.

A Rastafarian inmate has been in solitary confinement for a year. The jail’s warden said he can get out if he cuts his hair.
By Joseph Darius Jaafari/PA Post

This mental health law passed with broad support. Why aren’t counties using it?

One county mental health administrator said the way the law was written makes it 'impossible' for counties to take advantage of it.
By Brett Sholtis

Cough, cough! What’s up with the air quality alerts?

A Context reader seeks answers through our Listening Post
By Russ Walker/PA Post

Listening Post: Is it legal to display a public sign containing profanity?

A PA Post reader asked, so we answered
By Ed Mahon/Spotlight PA

Have you been locked up during winter? We want to hear about your experience

We want you — or your loved ones — to let us know about living conditions in jails and prisons in Pennsylvania.

By Staff
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