Some counties undeterred by Gov. Wolf’s threat; others back down
Counties that still plan to lift restrictions despite Wolf’s threat to withhold billions in COVID-19 funding also include Lebanon and Lancaster, the state’s seventh-most populous.
Counties that still plan to lift restrictions despite Wolf’s threat to withhold billions in COVID-19 funding also include Lebanon and Lancaster, the state’s seventh-most populous.
Authorities: Man threatened Gov. Wolf over business closures
A man angry with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's decision to close businesses during the coronavirus pandemic will face charges after he threatened the governor, authorities said.
A man angry with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's decision to close businesses during the coronavirus pandemic will face charges after he threatened the governor, authorities said.
Pennsylvania plans 'fairly radical' widespread virus tests in nursing homes
COVID-19 has reportedly killed more than 2,600 residents of 540 nursing homes or personal care home -- amounting to two-thirds of the state's death toll, according to Wolf's administration.
COVID-19 has reportedly killed more than 2,600 residents of 540 nursing homes or personal care home -- amounting to two-thirds of the state's death toll, according to Wolf's administration.
President Trump critical of Pennsylvania’s reopening plans in tweet
The tweet marked the second time in recent days the president expressed dissatisfaction with Pennsylvania’s plans to reopen.
The tweet marked the second time in recent days the president expressed dissatisfaction with Pennsylvania’s plans to reopen.
Wolf administration warns counties, businesses defying shutdown order amid criticism
With several counties in open rebellion against Wolf’s restrictions on businesses and movement Wolf's administration is warning companies that ignore the shutdown order.
With several counties in open rebellion against Wolf’s restrictions on businesses and movement Wolf's administration is warning companies that ignore the shutdown order.
Governor Wolf addresses coronavirus response in PA after President Trump's critical tweet
Pennsylvania Governor Wolf addresses the state's coronavirus response after President Trump and other politicians judge the commonwealth's tactics.
Pennsylvania Governor Wolf addresses the state's coronavirus response after President Trump and other politicians judge the commonwealth's tactics.
Delaware County barbershop owner who vowed to reopen holds rally instead
A Delaware County barbershop owner who had vowed to reopen over the weekend in defiance of Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown order instead held a rally calling on the governor to end the lockdown.
A Delaware County barbershop owner who had vowed to reopen over the weekend in defiance of Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown order instead held a rally calling on the governor to end the lockdown.
GOP in power grab to rein in Democratic governors on virus response
Republicans say Wolf has made big decisions without consulting them and gone further than nearly every other state in shutting down business sectors.
Republicans say Wolf has made big decisions without consulting them and gone further than nearly every other state in shutting down business sectors.
Shutdown to lift in 13 western Pennsylvania counties on May 15
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday that 13 more western counties, including much of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, can shed his most restrictive pandemic orders on movement and businesses next week, joining much of northern Pennsylvania that began emerging Friday.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday that 13 more western counties, including much of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, can shed his most restrictive pandemic orders on movement and businesses next week, joining much of northern Pennsylvania that began emerging Friday.
Gov. Tom Wolf extends stay-at-home order for red phase counties until June 4
Gov. Tom Wolf is extending the stay-at-home order for red counties, including the Philadelphia area.
Gov. Tom Wolf is extending the stay-at-home order for red counties, including the Philadelphia area.
Businesses reopen in defiance of Pennsylvania shutdown
As swaths of Pennsylvania prepare for a limited reopening Friday, some fed-up business owners are jumping the gun and have resumed serving customers in defiance of Gov. Tom Wolf’s shutdown order.
As swaths of Pennsylvania prepare for a limited reopening Friday, some fed-up business owners are jumping the gun and have resumed serving customers in defiance of Gov. Tom Wolf’s shutdown order.
Gov. Tom Wolf announces initiative to increase COVID-19 testing, providing new job opportunities in public health sector
The Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps will increase COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and provide critical new job opportunities in the public health sector.
The Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps will increase COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and provide critical new job opportunities in the public health sector.
24 Pennsylvania counties to ease restrictions next week, Gov. Wolf says
The spread of the disease has slowed in many parts of the state, and health officials say the hard-hit area of southeastern Pennsylvania appears to be past its peak rate of increase in new cases.
The spread of the disease has slowed in many parts of the state, and health officials say the hard-hit area of southeastern Pennsylvania appears to be past its peak rate of increase in new cases.
Pennsylvania unemployment system still stressed by coronavirus pandemic
The business closures unleashed an unprecedented flood of new claims, and the Department of Labor & Industry was unable to keep up.
The business closures unleashed an unprecedented flood of new claims, and the Department of Labor & Industry was unable to keep up.
Gov. Tom Wolf announces $4 million in grants to nonprofits that feed the hungry
Gov. Tom Wolf announced $4 million in grants to nonprofits that feed the hungry.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced $4 million in grants to nonprofits that feed the hungry.
Bucks County man accused of threatening Gov. Wolf, family in phone call
Brian Rafferty, a 61-year-old Feasterville resident, has been charged with terroristic threats and harassment.
Brian Rafferty, a 61-year-old Feasterville resident, has been charged with terroristic threats and harassment.
Pennsylvania coronavirus cases rise to 42,050 as officials report 1,597 confirmed deaths
Pennsylvania's confirmed cases of the coronavirus reached 42,050 cases, with 1,597 confirmed deaths on Monday.
Pennsylvania's confirmed cases of the coronavirus reached 42,050 cases, with 1,597 confirmed deaths on Monday.
Gov. Tom Wolf announces reopening of limited outdoor recreational activities
Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Monday the reopening of limited outdoor activities starting on May 1.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Monday the reopening of limited outdoor activities starting on May 1.
Gov. Wolf issues emergency action plan for Chester due to pandemic
The emergency action plan will help the City of Chester to make steps towards financially recovery.
The emergency action plan will help the City of Chester to make steps towards financially recovery.
Pennsylvania revises coronavirus death toll, excludes probable cases
The Pennsylvania Department of Health slashed the state’s COVID-19 death toll on Thursday by 201, saying probable deaths it had previously included in the count were eliminated after further investigation.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health slashed the state’s COVID-19 death toll on Thursday by 201, saying probable deaths it had previously included in the count were eliminated after further investigation.