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5 ways across 5 Pa. regions: How to give back on this MLK Day of Service
While there are plenty of in-person volunteer opportunities available statewide, there also are virtual volunteer opportunities to allow anyone to give back this year.
Pitt disenrolls unvaccinated students as W.Pa. universities grapple with COVID requirements
Disenrolled students may apply for a tuition refund, and, if they choose to get vaccinated, will be allowed to re-enroll, according to a published report.
On eve of Jan. 6 anniversary, voting rights tops the U.S. Senate’s agenda
Democratic leader Schumer takes aim at filibuster as West Virginia's Manchin stands in opposition.
Candidates fighting 2020 misinformation run to administer local elections
Across the United States, people concerned with protecting democracy and the integrity of elections are putting their names on the ballot for local election administrator positions.
Year in review: The top 5 Capital-Star stories of 2021
From mask mandates and election investigations, to COVID-19 and lawmaker arrests, there was no shortage of important stories to tell in 2021.
Thank you for reading this year | Five for the Weekend
Happy weekend, all. Welcome to the last Five for the Weekend countdown of 2021! From all of us at the Pennsylvania Capital-Star, thank you for choosing us as your go-to news site for all things state government and beyond this year. We hope that you will continue to follow our reporting in the New Year. In addition to reading our award-winning […]
Long awaited sidewalk planned for Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood
The new $1.2 million construction project involves replacing the current sidewalk, curbs, and curb ramps along Irvine Street to provide safe access for pedestrians and cyclists. Construction is planned to begin in the spring of 2022.
Sage-grouse protection plans in the West under review by Biden administration
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is updating Obama-era plans to manage the greater sage-grouse in 10 Western states. The BLM has published a request for comments to help update management plans for the bird’s habitat in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and other Western states. The Interior Department agency will review new scientific data, […]
Veterans Day 2021, by the numbers | The Numbers Racket
Data from the 2019 American Community Survey, conducted by the United States Census Bureau tells us that there were 18.2 million military veterans in the United States between 2015-2019. But what else does the data show?
What to know before you head to the polls | Five for the Weekend
Happy weekend, all. It’s that time of year again, Pennsylvania! Tuesday, Nov. 2 is Election Day! Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., for those casting their ballots in-person and masks are encouraged, but not required for voters. “We strongly encourage voters to wear masks for their own safety and out of respect for […]
Ohio Medicaid contractor, Aetna, accused of denying kids care in Pa.
Company wrongly claimed obstetricians, dead docs were in its kids’ network, suit says
Philly clergy, residents complain about run-down rec centers
'Our children deserve better,' said Rev. Jeanette Davis of D.I.V.A.S. Ministry and a member of the Black Clergy.