Critics claim the coronavirus lock-down in Pennsylvania is costing businesses too much revenue. A Harrisburg economist argues it represents short-term pain but yields long-term, and stronger, gain.
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Montgomery County said six walk-up coronavirus test sites would begin operating next week, five days weekly at pre-set times, in Pottstown, Green Lane, Norristown, Lansdale, Ardmore, and Willow Grove.
Tower Health plans to open a new urgent care center Monday in North Coventry. The Reading PA-based non-profit healthcare provider is battling against other firms, some of them larger, for market share.
Montgomery County begins its third week of walk-up coronavirus testing for anyone interested, even though they may not have symptoms, in Pottstown and Norristown. A Blue Bell walk-up site is being added.
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket purchases, returned in the form of state grant funding, will help Pottstown's Tri-County Area Active Adult Center repair its parking lot.
Local school districts have until next Tuesday, but most have already acted, to claim a share of more than $1.87 million allocated to them for school health and safety expenses in the wake of the pandemic.
Twenty-seven new test-positive cases were added in Montgomery County's daily reports. Four more deaths also were recorded. In its western half, Upper Providence, Pottstown, and Limerick still lead infection results.
Monday was a big day for Pennsylvania hunters. It was the first day of license sales for hunting and fur-taking, state Rep. Joe Ciresi reminded constituents. Seniors may benefit most in buying licenses.
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