Gov. Tom Wolf’s tenure — and, with it, his pause on executions — is waning, leaving Pennsylvania open to a revival of executions in 2023, similar to the one launched by the federal government in the twilight of Donald Trump’s presidency.

he pandemic laid bare many of the problems facing the U.S. Postal Service.

tate legislative leaders contend that a law to require lawmakers to post their expenses isn’t necessary because they plan to require the same thing as a matter of policy.

n an age in which so many governmental programs are fraught with waste, corruption and politically fueled motivations, it’s refreshing to occasionally come across one offering some basic benefits that reach all the way down to the local street corner or nearby country road.

Step right up, one and all, for the chance to see one of the most embarrassing teams in Major League Baseball!

resident Joe Biden hasn’t shied away from proposing robust spending in his first budget that totals $6 trillion over the next year.

WE’RE all thankful Tuesday’s lockdown of all four Sharon district schools, after receiving threatening calls, ended well. Police continue to investigate, but no one was injured. No weapons or explosives were found. Kids left school on time.

ennsylvania lawmakers are smartly on their way to extending an already established lifeline to the state’s bars and restaurants, many of which are still trying to recover after being devastated by COVID-19 restrictions in place throughout 2020.

The following comments were among the more than 20 posted to The News’ Facebook page in response to a Saturday story headlined “Former New Model owner, employee visit defunct bakery as online auction winds down.”

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has taken a firm stance when it comes to the so-called “ghost guns” made from do-it-yourself kits or 3D printers — they should be subject to the same regulations as other guns, including background checks on buyers and the requirement of a serial number.

s COVID-19 restrictions continue easing, we encourage local governments and school boards to resume meeting in person, with their doors open to the public and the media.

ave Pennsylvania lawmakers run out of problems to solve?

The following comments were among the more than 50 posted to The News’ Facebook page in response to a Saturday front-page editorial headlined “For a future worth having, vote yes on Home Rule.”

he battle against COVID-19 may well have been the world’s greatest challenge since World War II, and just as life after the war was not the same as it was before, life after the coronavirus is almost certainly not going to be the same as it was 15 months ago.

he cyberattack that shut down the largest fuel pipeline in the United States is yet another reminder of the vulnerability in America’s critical infrastructure.

elf-proclaimed “First Amendment auditor” SeanPaul Reyes found himself in handcuffs and sitting on the curb when he tried to film the traffic stop of another man in Harford County, Maryland, over the weekend.

The following comments were among the more than 20 posted to The News’ Facebook page in response to a Monday story headlined “Residents still opposed to North Hill Dollar General.”

ur nation’s colleges and universities desperately need to reinvent themselves.

ennsylvanians took another significant step forward last week when Gov. Tom Wolf announced most of the state’s COVID-19 restrictions would be lifted May 31.

ommon sense is something that appears to be in short supply when it comes to our nation’s elected leaders in Washington.

The following comments were among the more than 15 posted to The News’ Facebook page in response to a Thursday story headlined “County asks for PennDOT attention to stretch of Route 422.” 

State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove, R-York, has been holding hearings in the Legislature since November, focusing on the general election of 2020 and the issues that cropped up during that election.

merica renewed its promise to being a safe haven for refugees around the world when President Joe Biden expanded on Monday the limits for accepting these hard-working immigrants.

n just under two months, a new law will take effect in Pennsylvania, designed to stand behind and support those willing to give a gift of life — the donation of an organ or tissue to those who need them.

The following comments were among the more than 15 posted to The News’ Facebook page in response to a Sunday story headlined “Catholic schools’ partnership perceived as positive.” 

ov. Tom Wolf, apparently unsatisfied with controlling merely everything in Pennsylvania related to the COVID-19 pandemic, has decided he now needs to decree what is best regarding the state’s charter schools, despite the fact that up until recently, it appeared he and the state Legislature w…

chool bus drivers have been in short supply for years nationwide, a scarcity exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as many bus drivers departed the profession to find more regular employment.

fter four long years, and at a time Philadelphia needs it most, there is an occupant in the White House who understands the value of gun control.

emocrat Roy Cooper was elected governor of North Carolina in 2016, defeating an incumbent Republican.

The following comments were among the more than 70 posted to The News’ Facebook page in response to a Saturday story headlined “City police enforcing ATV, dirt bike measure.”

e woke up last Friday morning to news that eight people were killed in another mass shooting, this one in Indianapolis.

Pennsylvania is embarking on an overdue update to the state unemployment system, an update that officials say will modernize the website and streamline applicants’ experiences with the system.

America’s elected officials remain too concerned with winning, holding grudges and maintaining power regardless of principles, hypocrisy and in many instances a sense of credibility and decency.

One in a million. That’s the odds of developing blood clots if you’ve received the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, according to local, state and national health leaders.

The following comments were among the more than 30 posted to The News’ Facebook page in response to a Saturday story headlined “Shenango plans to place liens on homes will go forward.”