tag | rural Pennsylvania
November 10, 2023 | 10:02 AM
February 5, 2021 | 5:30 AM
In race for COVID-19 vaccinations, older residents in rural Pa. face tough obstacles
Rural counties also tend to have a larger share of older residents. About 17% of Pennsylvania’s 12.8 million residents are older than 65, Census data show. In many rural counties, older residents make up about 20% of the population.
January 11, 2021 | 2:06 PM
COVID relief brings more broadband funding to Pa., but it’s ‘tip of the iceberg’ of what’s needed
The latest coronavirus relief bill included $7 billion to expand broadband internet access, and Pennsylvania is expected to get $850 million, according to Gov. Tom Wolf’s office.