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We are all in this together; let the local positive stories shine through: Editorial
Our experiences over the next weeks and months will be unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes as the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to test our strength as individuals and as a …
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With coronavirus, Trump lies and fails to act — and Americans die: Wim Laven
Medical epidemiologists have tracked the underlying health challenges that have pushed a dangerous infection of coronavirus into fatalities for so many Americans — they term it …
Expansion of 'Buy America' rules would slow down coronavirus vaccine: Charles Boustany Jr.
Federal policymakers are considering laws that would force federal agencies to rely solely on medicines made in the United States.
Instinctively, one might take comfort in this mandate — …
Amid coronavirus pandemic, U.S. billionaires not only survive, they prosper: Lawrence Wittner
Although most Americans currently face hard times, with unemployment surging to the levels of the Great Depression and enormous numbers of people sick or dying from the …
Response by Gov. Wolf, Levine to coronavirus pandemic has been a failure: Sen. Mike Regan
One-third of Pennsylvania is beginning to reopen under Gov. Tom Wolf’s three-phase, color-coded approach. Yet, certain businesses in that region are still being prevented from opening with no …
Pa. nursing homes must get emergency coronavirus funding from Wolf, Legislature: Adam Marles
Like most Pennsylvanians, our commonwealth’s nursing home providers watch Secretary of Health Rachel Levine’s daily updates with hope, but also with concern as we hear the latest numbers …
With COVID-19, Gov. Wolf is following science, all right ... political science: Matthew Brouillette
It’s not an understatement to say every Pennsylvanian has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands have faced the virus itself, over a million children are not in school, and more …
Letters
Ed O’Connor bashes the United States way too much: Letter to the Editor
My husband and I have been subscribers for quite a few years. I enjoy your take on the local news, both good and bad.
However, I am sick and tired of Ed O'Connor constantly knocking the USA. I …
Win for Librandi is best for economy: Letter to the Editor
The initial conclusion in the Press & Journal’s Feb. 26 editorial “Librandi electricity case could affect your rates” was accurate, but its ultimate conclusion was entirely …
Faith helps through TMI meltdown, documentary: Letter to the Editor
Thank God for the gift of family, friends and neighbors.
I am thankful for my Christian faith, growing in a relationship with Jesus, trying to serve others, finding yourself is joy.
In my …
Rep. Mehaffie key to disability legislation: Letter to the Editor
Thank you to Rep. Thomas Mehaffie for his leadership and steadfast work on addressing autism spectrum disorders in our commonwealth.
Mehaffie has authored House Bill 1900, which I was proud to …
We need information about care for children at border: Letter to the Editor
I was 16 years old when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. And I remember the events leading up to it.
Even though I was only a teenager, I heard talk of Adolf Hitler persecuting the Jews, …
Middletown Swim Club offers thanks to community: Letter to the Editor
The last day of the 2019 season at the Middletown Swim Club was Sunday, Aug. 25.
Emotions run wild as we write this, and the first one that comes to mind is sadness. The closing of the pool …
How much more Trump must we be forced to tolerate?: Letter to the Editor
Make no bones about it, Donald Trump’s presidency should be assigned to the dustbin of history!
Trump’s bones, indeed his skeleton, have already made history. Due to “bone …
Pennsylvania parole system needs review after deaths: Letter to the Editor
The Pennsylvania General Assembly must hold hearings to determine the effectiveness of Pennsylvania’s parole system after an Associated Press report recently found six homicides allegedly …
Londonderry Township has stood in the way regarding efforts at 230 Diner: Letter to the Editor
My name is Helen Haggag. I am the wife of Essam Haggag that has owned the former 230 Diner since the year 1999. I would just like to say that the only truth in the article dated June 5 seems to …
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