Ivey DeJesus
lehighvalleylive.com
Harrisburg, PA, United States
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Abortion pill ruling in Texas could erode access in Pa., advocates say
A federal court in Texas is poised to rule on the fate of an abortion pill widely used across the country for decades. → Read More
Pa.’s rocky road to recycled: Where do bottles, cans and cardboard really go?
More than three decades after Pennsylvania mandated recycling across large municipalities, the recycling program remains hampered by a slew of factors. → Read More
The senator’s spouse: Pa.’s Gisele Fetterman finds new role and larger platform for change
Gisele Fetterman always has used her platform to advocate for reform and change. Now as her husband assumes his new role in the U.S. Senate, she is learning her way around a more high-profile platform that will allow her to reach more people. → Read More
Overcrowded ERs: Triple threat infections, nursing shortages hammer hospital emergency services
Hospitals have been dealing with nursing shortages for years, but the pandemic has amplified the impact of staffing challenges, in many cases leading to crowded conditions and inordinate wait times at emergency rooms across the region. → Read More
PSU student from Lehigh Valley arrested protesting Proud Boys event faces criminal charges
Two weeks shy of his graduation, a Penn State student next week could learn if he is to be suspended or expelled from the university as a disciplinary action for his involvement in the October demonstration against a Proud Boys event. The possible action has spurred outrage among faculty and students. → Read More
When race is a risk factor: Why Black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications
Doctors increasingly say implicit bias, racism are factors behind disproportionately higher rates of maternal deaths among Black women. → Read More
Pa. is revamping design of its driver license
As part of ongoing security enhancements, PennDOT is updating the design and enhancing the security features of its driver license and identification card products. → Read More
‘The Mayor of Maple Avenue’ podcast: Addicted son’s suffering inspires mom to work for change
"The Mayor of Maple Avenue," podcast has been downloaded more than 1 million times. This week, the final installment of the heartbreaking story of Shawn Sanisi - whose life unraveled in despair and addiction in the years after been sexually abused by Jerry Sandusky - drops on Spotify. → Read More
Library children’s story time featuring drag performer draws calls and emails to local officials
Officials in Cumberland County as well as the Bosler Memorial Library are addressing concerns from some community members over a scheduled children's story time on Saturday featuring a performer in drag. Officials say the library, which is locally governed, does not endorse nor sponsor programs. → Read More
Pa. truck convoy protest fizzles out to a few vehicles
Scranton-area businessman Bob Bolus had billed his truck convoy protest as certain to attract hundreds of participants. → Read More
Biden nominates first Black woman to federal court serving Pennsylvania
Among eight federal judicial nominees announced Wednesday, President Joe Biden tapped Philadelphia-based Arianna Freeman to the Third Circuit, marking the first a woman of color has been designated for that position. → Read More
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry tests positive for COVID-19
The office of the 10th congressional district Republican said in a statement that the lawmaker’s symptoms are mild. → Read More
Victim advocates worry Bill Cosby prison release sends wrong message
Advocates already know that victims seldom report sexual assault, and those who do, at times wait years to do so. With the release from prison of convicted sexual predator Bill Cosby this week, women's advocates across the commonwealth worry that victims are being sent the wrong message. → Read More
Legalized weed would raise hundreds of millions of dollars for Pa., Wolf and Fetterman say
Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman renewed their push to the GOP-controlled Legislature to expedite action on legalizing adult recreational use of marijuana. → Read More
Toomey takes aim at Wolf’s handling of pandemic, blames response for weak Pa. economy
Sen. Pat Toomey jointed Rep. Scott Perry in chiding the Wolf administration for a pandemic response that they said has put Pennsylvania at the bottom of the economic recovery ladder. → Read More
Wolf, Fetterman create task force to address disproportionate impact of coronavirus on minorities
Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman have empaneled a task force to address concerns over the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on communities of color. → Read More
The Amish present unique challenges amid coronavirus
The Amish are known for their over-sized families, church gatherings and social visiting. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials are rolling out special outreach to inform and protect these pastoral and insular communities. → Read More
Federal food assistance guidelines eased for Pennsylvania
“This waiver lifts a weight off the shoulders of our food banks and families across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. → Read More
Who is Rachel Levine? Pa. health secretary offers calm, reassurance amid pandemic
Dealing with the coronavirus spread, medical professionals are lauding the state's highest-ranking medical official. → Read More
Pa. second lady Gisele Fetterman: From ‘invisible’ undocumented immigrant to loud, proud advocate
Gisele Fetterman, the wife of Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, has emerged a powerful voice in her own right. She is an outspoken supporter for women, the LGBTQ community, immigrants and people living in the margins. → Read More