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There were 522 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 4.6% decrease from the previous week.

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Gov. Wolf celebrates federal investments: 'An investment in infrastructure is an investment in our communities'

By Bob Martin | Aug 31, 2022

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf met with White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landreiu to celebrate various federal investments made possible through the Biden Infrastructure Law.

77 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Pennsylvania during week ending Aug. 13

There were 77 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 3.7% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Pennsylvania during week ending August 13?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 792 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 13.

559 people die in Pennsylvania from cancer in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 559 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 1.2% decrease from the previous week.

587 people in 75-84 age group in Pennsylvania are estimated to have died during week ending August 13

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 587 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 13.

108 people die in Pennsylvania from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 108 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 1.8% decrease from the previous week.

115 people die in Pennsylvania from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 115 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 9.4% decrease from the previous week.

Acting chief border patrol agent: 'Encounters have increased over 92% from last year'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 30, 2022

The continuing border crisis has resulted in a 92% increase in illegal border crossing encounters, according to Acting Chief Patrol Agent Keith Hoops of the Swanton Sector.

111 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Pennsylvania during week ending Aug. 13

There were 111 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

Marshall Township Parent Teen Safe Driving Workshop

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

This high-energy, interactive, and evidence-based program is designed to engage, educate, and empower you and your teen on the dangers of reckless and distracted driving and the simple choices you can make to stay safe on the roads as drivers and passengers.

End of life: Pennsylvania deaths during week ending Aug. 13 did not exceed death expectancy

Pennsylvania's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

74 people die in Pennsylvania from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

There were 74 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 34.5% increase over the previous week.

CDC estimates 491 people in 65-74 age group in Pennsylvania died during week ending August 13

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 491 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 13.

478 people die from diseases of the heart in Pennsylvania during week ending Aug. 13

There were 478 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 22.7% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

71 people die in Pennsylvania from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022