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The impact of learning loss on the horizon as schools set to reopen
August 19, 2021

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps education has been the aspect of our lives that has been disrupted the most. The end of the 2019-20 school year and the entire 2020-2021 year have

The swift collapse of the Afghan government foreshadows a dark future for the country
August 17, 2021

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has been nothing short of a disaster and tragedy for the people of Afghanistan and the United States. America’s longest war ended after 20 years when the Taliban re

Legislation to track state government spending introduced in state Senate
August 16, 2021

Transparency in government is what every taxpayer expects, but there are limits to what they actually get. Recent reporting by SpotlightPA and The Caucus highlighted how difficult it is to uncover how

Economic recovery hinges on women in the workforce but many struggle with childcare
August 16, 2021

One in five people who haven’t returned to work during the ongoing pandemic say it’s because they can’t find affordable, reliable childcare. Women workers have been especially impacted. The effort to

Florida Governor digs in against mask mandates while the state sets infection records
August 12, 2021

The number of COVID-19 cases are breaking records in Florida. Hospitalization rates are, as well. In fact, the number of patients hospitalized this month with the Coronavirus has surpassed the numbers

Is progress lost in the fight against COVID-19?
August 12, 2021

The COVID-19 virus continues to make headlines and lead newscasts. The Delta variant of the virus is now predominant throughout the country, causing an increase in positive cases and hospitalizations

Finding alternatives to the gas tax
August 11, 2021

The writing is on the wall, so to speak. The advent of electric cars signals the impending end of Pennsylvania’s lucrative gas tax, so coming up with alternatives is crucial to funding future transpor

Philadelphia artist explores the intersection of art, science and technology
August 10, 2021

Airdate: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Artist Rebecca Rutstein is well-known for her large scale public mural Convergence, prominently featured on the AT&T building along the Schuylkill River in Philadelph

Area animal protection and adoption organizations facing a significant increase in animals
August 10, 2021

Last week, the York County SPCA announced its Animal Resource Center was holding more than 320 animals waiting to be adopted in a space designed for 240. Did people just stop adopting animals, especia

Local Olympian returns home from Tokyo games
August 09, 2021

Conestoga Valley rising senior Casey Kaufhold returned from the Summer Olympics in Tokyo this week to a parade and hero’s welcome. She may not have medaled in the games, but that doesn’t diminish the