PA: Community Issues and Volunteering
Group pushes to register 60,000 new voters in Pennsylvania
The Keystone State's primary election is less than 90 days away, and a nonpartisan, grassroots organization is already getting the word out to …
Grupo presiona registro de 60,000 nuevos votantes en Pensilvania
Faltan menos de 90 días para las elecciones primarias del estado de Keystone, y una organización de base no partidista, ya está …
PA town, college partner to write grants for community projects
CLARIFICATIONS: Mayor Jaime Kinder was not the coauthor of the report mentioned, and her office was not the source of the interviews with 700 …
PA Needs 40,000 Poll Workers for Upcoming Elections
Election Day is less than two months away, and for the process to go smoothly, Pennsylvania needs a lot more poll workers. Many of the 8.7 million …
Urban PA Community Gardens Grow Food, Solace, Opportunity
Pennsylvania has a strong commitment to urban agriculture and community gardening, and some groups in the state are working to get more colorful …
State Reaches Out to Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is reaching out to veterans who are experiencing homelessness, a number that's close to 1…
PA Communities Gearing Up for Public Pool Season
Recreation departments across Pennsylvania are preparing to kick off their outdoor public pool seasons starting Memorial Day Weekend, marking for …
1 Vote Counts: Harrisburg Group Aims to Increase Voter Participation
A civic-engagement organization based in Harrisburg is hoping to increase voter turnout in Pennsylvania's capital city through education and meeting p…
PA in Great Need of Blood Donors Amid Supply Shortage
Two years into the pandemic, the number of volunteer blood donors in Pennsylvania has dropped dramatically. Blood center leaders say it's critical to …
PA Municipalities Consider Using ARPA Funds for Outdoor Recreation
As local municipalities consider ways to use an influx of funds from the American Rescue Plan, some communities see it as an opportunity to support …
PA Food Banks Get Cash to Improve Cold Storage Capability
READING, Pa. -- Food banks in Pennsylvania have been a lifeline to families during the pandemic. Now, state officials are using an influx of federal …
November Cleanup Campaign Targets Trash in PA Waterways
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania has seen a lot more litter generated during the pandemic, and environmental advocates have launched a cleanup campaign …