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Legislators spend millions on private lawyers with little transparency
A recent investigative report by Spotlight PA and The Caucus found that the Pennsylvania legislature spent almost $10 million on private attorneys over the last two years and often didn’t divulge what
“The State of Mental Health in America” report links access to care and mental illness as key metrics
As COVID-19 spread throughout the United States, it not only resulted in greater morbidity and mortality but it also had disastrous effects on the mental health of the nation. The pandemic is differen
Radon gas is dangerous and extremely common in Pennsylvania, causing a significant health risk
You can’t smell it, see it or taste it, but radon gas could be in your home and putting occupants at serious health risk. Radon gas is a byproduct of naturally-occurring uranium as the element breaks
Four-day work week gaining traction in the workplace
With the advent of online technology it is now possible for knowledge-based workers to log on and work from anywhere, at any time. That is good news for both employees and employers, but it also incre
‘Peace and Justice in PA’ to honor those who fight racism, discrimination
The PA Media Group is hosting a statewide virtual event in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on October 19 called “Peace and Justice in PA.” The is part of their “live jou
What is behind the reports of a nurse shortage?
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses and other healthcare workers were lauded as heroes in the fight and held in high regard. Now that the world is closing in on two years battling the
The 2021 ‘Great Places in Pennsylvania’ award winners
The Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Planning Association announced the 2021 award winners of the Great Places in Pennsylvania contest, sponsored by their organization. To qualify for consideratio
Talking to kids about climate change and ocean health
Climate change is a complicated and often frightening concept. Talking to kids about it, while necessary, can be difficult for anyone. Smart Talk Friday is joined by two guests who offer ways to prese
Fall foliage forecast and looking toward the Winter season
This is the time of year that leaf peepers have waited for; fall colors exploding across the countryside. It’s been a slow fall foliage onset this year, as temperatures remain slightly above average a
Engineering marvels that changed the world through their innovation
There are some structures and engineering marvels that defy our imagination; projects that engineers with vision and expertise created and overcame incredible obstacles to complete. The Panama Canal,