World News
More than 5,400 confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the US to date this year.
Measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 35-year high. In the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish country, some health officials are taking a quiet approach to fighting the outbreak.This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro and Ted Mebane. Our director is Jonas Adams.It was edited by Kristofor Husted, Christopher Intagliata and Tinbete Ermyas.Our executive producer is Courtney Dorning.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
In Pennsylvania, health officials use a quiet vaccination campaign designed to win the trust of the state's Amish community, which has been hit hard by the measles outbreak.
For decades, two families in Washington County, Pennsylvania, mourned their daughters while the answer to who killed them remained a mystery. Now, nearly 50 years after the pair of murders, authorities say a serial killer was responsible.
Rachel Apa, 24, dies in Central Park just 3km from the New York Marathon finish line after her father reveals she suffered from a rare condition.
Politics & Governance
Voter and self-identified Republican Ronald Turner told CNN’s Danny Freeman he had doubts about voting for Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) but voted for him because “he’s a Republican” in purple Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Health & Wellness
NY gov. pointed to Kennedy's long-standing anti-vaccine work as spurring outbreaks.
The University of Pennsylvania won me over with socks. Australian universities, I’m asking you for something worth much more.
The University of Pennsylvania won me over with socks. Australian universities, I’m asking you for something worth much more.
As Josh Shapiro, the governor, mounts outreach program, members say ‘you don’t get to change anybody’s mind’
Politics & Governance
To win a majority in the House of Representatives, Democrats need to win big in Pennsylvania. CNN’s Danny Freeman explains.
Politics & Governance
CNN’s John King visited Pennsylvania on stop four of his five-day, five-state final week midterm tour where Democrats are trying to flip four House seats. He spoke with conservative Latino voters who said President Trump’s ICE enforcement is angering people in their community.
World News
The Pennsylvania center found rugby early and is nominated for World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year. In New Jersey, the Red Roses will present her stiffest Test yet
Politics & Governance
CNN’s Omar Jimenez talks to a father and son during his Battleground Road Trip in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, about what issues are driving their vote in the midterms.
Technology
‘Consumers deserve to know if AI is being used to create a false impression,’ says the senator behind Pennsylvania’s new AI ads law.
Politics & Governance
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has consistently won his Pennsylvania swing seat, but Democrats say this election is an opportunity to oust the veteran lawmaker.
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.