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Allegheny County agencies are still writing a budget for $380 million in coronavirus relief from President Biden's American Rescue Plan. Details have yet to be released, and activists think the public should have more input.
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Concert halls and theaters are changing their physical spaces to help slow the spread of the virus.
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According to the director of Allegheny County’s health department, the Delta variant has been circulating in the region for a while. There have been two confirmed cases of this highly infectious coronavirus strain: one in April, the other in May.
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After more than 14 months, Pennsylvanians are no longer required to cover their faces.
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In a new survey, about one-third of southwestern Pennsylvanians who have exited the labor force say they're staying home to manage childcare or other responsibilities.
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Summer hiring has helped to drive employment growth early in the recovery from COVID-19, but hiring for more permanent jobs has remained flat since last fall.
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Despite ample supply of the COVID-19 vaccine, accessibility remains an issue, particularly for people with limited English skills.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf urged voters to reject two primary ballot questions that would curtail the executive branch's power to declare disasters.
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Pennsylvania’s much criticized COVID-19 vaccine provider map is no more. The state is directing people to find vaccinations through the federal government’s Vaccine Finder tool.
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Most of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 mitigation orders expire on Memorial Day. Several public health and medical professionals say this is a reasonable step.