Anthony Orozco | WITF

Counties that had noteworthy mishaps in recent elections, and others facing new challenges, operated relatively smoothly.

Berks officials say the county is addressing past and present issues in preparations for midterm election.

The money is part of $20 million in grants from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, specifically for citizenship instruction, community integration for refugees and building community networks for groups focused on naturalization.

In recent weeks, Reading, Pa. has awarded more than $2.9 million dollars in ARPA money to organizations that claim to, at least in part, focus on violence prevention work in the community.

Elected leaders and community advocates gathered Monday to discuss how the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act can benefit places like York.

Voters largely said they were unfamiliar with the candidates and offices decided in November’s election.

Cities across the nation are taking a hard look at similar proposals, some are already implementing programs.

"Every bit helps, and this really helps and in a very timely way.”

A 40-year-old Latino organization in Lancaster is a model to help growing communities.

A Berks-based advocate sees potential for more Black and Latino participation in studies and therapy.