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Governor Shapiro, PennDOT, Local, and Federal Partners Announce I-95 Reconstruction Plan to Safely and Quickly Reopen Roadway

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, U.S. Department of Transportation Under Secretary for Policy Carlos Monje, Ryan Boyer from the Philadelphia Building Trades Council, and contractors announced that the demolition of the damaged section of I-95 is expected to be complete on Thursday – well ahead of schedule – and that the Administration, engineers, and contractors have developed a plan to safely and quickly reopen the roadway.

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Shapiro Administration Provides Update on I-95 Response

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

The Shapiro Administration, the City of Philadelphia, and federal partners continue to respond to the partial collapse of Interstate 95 between Exits 30 and 32 in Philadelphia.

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Governor Shapiro and Secretary Redding Celebrate Dairy Month, Highlight Budget Investments in Agriculture at Reinford Farms in Juniata County

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured Reinford Farms in Juniata County to celebrate dairy month and highlight the Governor’s budget proposals to support the farmers and small businesses who make Pennsylvania a national leader in agriculture. Reinford Farms is a multigenerational farm in Juniata County, covering 1,300 acres and currently housing 750 milking cows and 800 young cattle.

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Governor Shapiro Signs Proclamation of Disaster Emergency Following the Collapse of the I-95 Overpass in Philadelphia

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for Philadelphia County in response to the I-95 fire and collapse in Northeast Philadelphia yesterday morning. I-95 is a critical artery that supports Pennsylvania’s economy and plays an important role in Pennsylvanians’ lives, and the Governor’s disaster declaration will cut through the red tape and provide Commonwealth agencies with the resources needed to repair I-95 safely and as efficiently as possible.

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Shapiro Administration Provides Update on I-95 Response

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

The Shapiro Administration, the City of Philadelphia, and federal partners continue to respond to the partial collapse of Interstate 95 between Exits 30 and 32 in Philadelphia.

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Governor Shapiro, Shapiro Administration Officials, City of Philadelphia, and SEPTA Provide Update on I-95 Collapse

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro, along with officials from the Shapiro Administration, the City of Philadelphia, and SEPTA provided an update on the response to the vehicle fire on the Route 73/Cottman Avenue ramp under Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, which caused the roadway in this area to partially collapse, and heavily damaged the southbound structure. The interstate is closed in both directions.

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Statement from Governor Shapiro on I-95 Fire and Collapse in Philadelphia

By Keystone Today Report | Jul 3, 2023

Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement after this morning’s I-95 fire and collapse in Philadelphia:

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Pennsylvania collected $43 million in property tax revenue in Q2 2023

By Keystone Today | Jul 3, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $43 million in property tax revenue for Pennsylvania, after no property tax was collected in the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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1,819 deaths in Pennsylvania in week ending July 1

By Keystone Today | Jul 2, 2023

There were 1,819 deaths in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Pennsylvania's combined tax revenues up 2.8% from Q1 to Q2 2023

By Keystone Today | Jul 2, 2023

Pennsylvania collected $14.8 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

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Week ending June 17 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Pennsylvania

By Keystone Today | Jul 2, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 407 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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11 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Pennsylvania during week ending June 24

By Keystone Today | Jul 2, 2023

There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Pennsylvania in the week ending June 24, making up 0.4% of total deaths by all causes in Pennsylvania.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Pennsylvania during week June 17

By Keystone Today | Jul 2, 2023

Pennsylvania's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC reports 66 deaths among Pennsylvania Hispanics in week ending July 1

By Keystone Today | Jul 2, 2023

There were 66 Hispanic people who died in Pennsylvania in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Pennsylvania: 65 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

By Keystone Today | Jul 1, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 65 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending June 17.

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Q2 2023: Pennsylvania's combined tax revenues up 3.2% since Q1 2023

By Keystone Today | Jul 1, 2023

Pennsylvania collected $14.8 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Pennsylvania increases from Q1 to Q2

By Keystone Today | Jul 1, 2023

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Pennsylvania during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $344,909, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,230 home purchase loans in Pennsylvania in Q2 2023

By Keystone Today | Jul 1, 2023

There were 1,230 VA home purchase loans issued in Pennsylvania in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $357.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania in Q2 vs. Q1 2023

By Keystone Today | Jul 1, 2023

The VA issued 19 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Pennsylvania during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to 11 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 26.4% fewer home purchase loans in Pennsylvania in Q2 2023

By Keystone Today | Jul 1, 2023

There were 1,230 VA home purchases in Pennsylvania in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $357.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.