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June 24, 2020 | 6:43 AM

Disbanding local police is common in Pa. But it’s caused larger problems for State Police

Pennsylvania State Police provide coverage for municipalities across the state that don’t have their own departments. That makes any talk of defunding police more complicated.

By Joseph Darius Jaafari

Ed Mahon

March 16, 2020 | 10:03 AM

Rural towns insulated from coronavirus now may take a harder hit later

"It gives us a little bit more time to prepare and to, to educate people on, especially social distancing."

By Frank Morris/KCUR

Mark Garlick

February 25, 2020 | 1:16 PM

Who gets 5G — and who gets left behind — has some worried about digital inequality

Unlike in banking, digital redlining — or not investing in low-income and minority communities — is not illegal.

By Paul Flahive/Texas Public Radio

June 3, 2019 | 6:30 AM

State sends $3.4 million to fight affordable housing shortage in Pa.

By Ryan Briggs/WHYY

Min Xian

March 11, 2019 | 3:11 PM

Challenged by college cost and access, students in rural Pa. find tech-based alternative

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College was established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2017. Its president said it’s on track to become an accredited institution by the end of this year.

By Min Xian/WPSU

March 11, 2019 | 5:38 AM

Challenged by cost and access, rural Pa. students find tech-based alternative

By Min Xian//Keystone Crossroads

Carolyn Kaster

March 7, 2019 | 6:54 AM

Struggling rural hospitals in Pa. to test new funding model

"The current incentives in the health care system are not appropriate for keeping our community healthy."

By Brett Sholtis

March 21, 2018 | 4:28 AM

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