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Pennsylvania's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Wolf at Philadelphia's James Logan School: 'We are setting up a Pennsylvania where all students receive a top-tier education'

By Bob Martin | Apr 19, 2022

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf was joined by state government officials last week at James Logan School in Philadelphia where they met with elementary students, faculty and education stakeholders to discuss the Level Up funding initiative.

85 people die in Pennsylvania from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending April 16, 2022

There were 85 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 6.6% decrease from the previous week.

Pennsylvania ranks seventh in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle license paid in 2021

In 2021, Pennsylvania collected $1.3 billion in motor vehicle license, ranking it seventh in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

95 people die in Pennsylvania from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 16, 2022

There were 95 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 10.5% increase over the previous week.

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Propelling the Inventive Spirit

By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2022

Like its iconic namesake Benjamin Franklin, the Franklin & Marshall College campus is full of students with inventive ideas and an unmatched drive to chase them.

CDC predicts 445 people in 65-74 age group in Pennsylvania died during week ending April 2

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 445 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 2.

Pennsylvania ranked 38th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

With $253,633 in loans issued, Pennsylvania ranked 38th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

Gov. Wolf on new funding for rural public schools: 'This funding will help strengthen these communities'

By Bob Martin | Apr 18, 2022

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf announced that, thanks to President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the state of Pennsylvania has been awarded $2.88 million to assist rural public schools, roads and other municipal services.

54 people die in Pennsylvania from diabetes mellitus in week ending April 16, 2022

There were 54 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 1.9% increase over the previous week.

Wolf on American Rescue Plan funds: 'My Republican colleagues are sitting on more than $2 billion of support'

By David Beasley | Apr 18, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA) wants the Republican-led State Legislature to use $500 million in unspent federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for $2,000 rebates to households earning $80,000 or less.

Pennsylvania ranks fifth in the U.S. for the most hunting and fishing license paid in 2021

In 2021, Pennsylvania collected $86.6 million in hunting and fishing license, ranking it fifth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

64 people die in Pennsylvania from Alzheimer's disease in week ending April 16, 2022

There were 64 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending April 16, 2022, a 25.5% increase over the previous week.

The Economy Weighs on Voters, According to April F&M Poll

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2022

More than one in three or 36% of respondents to the April Franklin & Marshall College Poll say they are “worse off” financially than a year ago, reflecting their views expressed in the March poll.

VA provides 2,059 home purchase loans in Pennsylvania in Q1

There were 2,059 VA home purchase loans issued in Pennsylvania in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 totaling $590.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Pennsylvania falls in Q1

The average VA loan amount in Pennsylvania during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 was $253,633, a 0.6 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Q1: VA home loan in Pennsylvania averages $253,633

The average VA loan amount in Pennsylvania during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 was $253,633, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Pennsylvania deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 2

Pennsylvania's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

VA provides 5,226 home loans in Pennsylvania totaling $1.3 billion in Q1

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 5,226 home loans totaling $1.3 billion in Pennsylvania during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

34 people die in Pennsylvania from kidney disease in week ending April 16, 2022