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Another Health Network, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Vaccinated Employee Family Members
The University of Pennsylvania Health System said that its Chester County Hospital ran a “lottery system” for family members of employees who met the state’s vaccine eligibility requirements.
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US Sen. Rand Paul Criticized for Transphobic Question of Dr. Rachel Levine
Pennsylvania’s former Secretary of Health could be the first Senate-confirmed transgender official in the nation’s history.
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Pennsylvania Democrats, Labor Leaders Not Giving Up on $15 Minimum Wage
State legislators and members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation are working to garner support for different pieces of legislation that would raise the minimum wage.
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Screwup Leads to Moderna Vaccine Shortage in Pennsylvania
The mistake will affect tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians who will have to wait an extra week or two to get their second dose of the vaccine.
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State Sen. John Blake Resigning to Work for US Rep. Matt Cartwright
Blake’s resignation will lead to a special election in the district he has represented for a decade.
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Acting Health Secretary Says ‘Bold’ Changes Will Get More People Vaccinated Quickly
After weeks of criticism for their coronavirus vaccine rollout, Pennsylvania officials are changing course.
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Educators, Wolf at Odds Over Vaccine Rollout
Several educational organizations—groups that aren’t always on the same side—are asking Gov. Tom Wolf to make vaccinating school staff against the coronavirus a priority.
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Get to Know Madeleine Dean, One of the House Impeachment Managers
The Democratic Congresswoman from Montgomery County is a lawyer and former English professor.
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Health Officials Remain Optimistic About a Spring/Summer Vaccine Rollout to the General Public
Officials at the state Department of Health still expect the general public to begin being vaccinated some time in the spring or early summer, said Lindsey Mauldin, a senior advisor in the department.
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Don’t Drop the Ball While Enjoying a Socially Distanced Super Bowl
COVID-19 doesn’t need to get in the way of you (safely) enjoying wings and Yings with friends. Here’s The Keystone’s guide to a virtual get-together.




















