PA Headlines | May 1 | Survey results: What Pennsylvanians say is the greatest threat to public health.

About this episode

This episode discusses a survey on public health perceptions in Pennsylvania and highlights various local news stories and events.

Researchers have been polling Pennsylvanians for 14 years on their feelings about public health issues facing the commonwealth. This year’s survey from Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion and the Muhlenberg College Public Health program documented a record number of respondents dissatisfied with the overall quality of healthcare in the state. In just a few weeks, Philadelphia will host World Cup soccer games and soon after, the city is throwing a big celebration for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The National Liberty Museum, in Philadelphia, now has an exhibit that shows how sports and democracy go hand in hand. A 14-year-old youth faces arson charges following a rowhome fire in Hanover earlier this week. A rainbow-striped pride flag flying at the Lancaster city rowhome was set on fire Tuesday night and partially burned. Adams County-based Knouse Foods announces it is shutting down its Chambersburg, Franklin County plant by the end of the year. And now it’s time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, we share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Today’s bright spot…

Topics covered

• public health
• Pennsylvania survey
• community events
• local news
• positive stories
• sports and democracy

Keywords

• public health
• Pennsylvania
• survey results
• World Cup
• National Liberty Museum
• Knouse Foods
• steam locomotive
• positive news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion, Muhlenberg College Public Health program, National Liberty Museum, Knouse Foods

Products: world's largest operating steam locomotive

Places: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Chambersburg, Franklin County, Hanover, Lancaster

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