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There were 107 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending July 10, a 11.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

95 people die in Pennsylvania from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending July 10

There were 95 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending July 10, a 17.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

609 people in 75-84 age group in Pennsylvania are estimated to have died during week ending July 31

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 609 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 31.

53 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Pennsylvania during week ending June 26

There were 53 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending June 26, making up 2.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is lagging behind in economic recovery despite a 'growing readiness to return to normal activities'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 31, 2021

While many states in the country have started to recover economically, that's not necessarily the case for Pennsylvania, and lawmakers are scrambling to figure out how to improve the situation.

Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry CEO calls high unemployment 'a full-blown crisis'

By Valerie Bonk | Aug 31, 2021

A high unemployment rate and workforce shortages are currently hitting Pennsylvania, as local leaders try to figure out how to attract job applicants.

Pennsylvania Society recognizes Dr. Ala Stanford's work on COVID-19: 'We owe you a debt of gratitude'

By Karla Florez | Aug 31, 2021

Following suspensions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Society has awarded Dr. Ala Stanford, CEO and founder of Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, with a 2021 Society Gold Medal as recognition for her committed and effective response to the crisis in the southeast part of the state.

64 people die in Pennsylvania from diabetes mellitus in week ending July 10

There were 64 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending July 10, a 22.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

64 people die in Pennsylvania from Alzheimer's disease in week ending July 10

There were 64 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending July 10, a 3 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC estimates 478 people in 65-74 age group in Pennsylvania died during week ending July 31

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 478 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 31.

556 people die from diseases of the heart in Pennsylvania during week ending June 26

There were 556 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending June 26, making up 22.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

End of life: Pennsylvania deaths during week ending Aug. 14 did not exceed death expectancy

Pennsylvania's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

PA Restaurant & Lodging Association CEO calls for workforce development to address labor shortage

By Steven Hughes | Aug 30, 2021

Pennsylvania is struggling to make an economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a severe workforce shortage.

CDC predicts 433 people in 45-64 age group in Pennsylvania died during week ending July 31

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 433 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 31.

549 people die from cancer in Pennsylvania during week ending June 26

There were 549 deaths from cancer reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending June 26, making up 22.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

35 people die in Pennsylvania from influenza and pneumonia in week ending July 10

There were 35 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending July 10, a 94.4 percent increase over the previous week.

63 people die in Pennsylvania from kidney disease in week ending July 10

There were 63 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending July 10, a 23.5 percent increase over the previous week.

69 Hispanic people in Pennsylvania passed away in week ending July 17