News
April 20, 2020
After it had to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville began using its marquee to post humorous, pun-filled takes on movie titles – and residents have taken notice, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pictures of the sign sporting titles such as No Close Encounters of Any Kind started popping up on social media, prompting some people to even send donations to the theatre. Heartened by the response and inspired by these e-mails that ... View Article
April 14, 2020
Based on your feedback on the EIDL and PPP loan processes, Rep. Houlahan sent the attached letter to congressional leadership asking for the fourth COVID-19 legislative aid package to address the issues raised by her constituents. Specifically, this letter requests the inclusion the following priorities: Additional PPP and EIDL funding set aside specifically for small/community banks and/or businesses with fewer than 25 employees Additional funding for the SBA to speed the process of approving new PPP lenders Additional funding for ... View Article
April 14, 2020
GOVERNOR WOLF, GOVERNOR CUOMO, GOVERNOR MURPHY, GOVERNOR LAMONT, GOVERNOR CARNEY, GOVERNOR RAIMONDO, GOVERNOR BAKER ANNOUNCE MULTI-STATE COUNCIL TO GET PEOPLE BACK TO WORK AND RESTORE THE ECONOMY Council Will Include One Health Expert, One Economic Development Expert and Respective Chiefs of Staff from Each State Council Will Develop a Fully Integrated Regional Framework to Gradually Lift the States’ Stay at Home Orders While Minimizing the Risk of Increased Spread of the Virus New Effort Builds on the States’ Ongoing Regional ... View Article
April 9, 2020
Secretary of Education Implements State-Level Waivers to Ensure Continuity and Flexibility Governor shares video message to students, parents and educators Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The governor made the decision in consultation with Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera. Students and families ... View Article
April 3, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced the launch of a statewide Support & Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs. “Pennsylvanians will overcome this crisis together by following the guidance of public-health professionals who advise social-distancing to slow the spread ... View Article
