From the Classroom to the Fire Station: Jody Rainey Sees Broadband as Essential Infrastructure for Rural Pennsylvania

This feature is built substantially from the written testimony of Jody Rainey, principal of Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School and fire chief of the Cherryhill Township Volunteer Fire Company. Rainey submitted…

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From Survival to Opportunity: How Digital Access Helped Margie Ramirez Build a Future for Her Family

When Margarita “Margie” Ramirez talks about digital access, she does not start with technology. She starts with her grandchildren. She remembers what it was like when several teenagers were growing…

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Meet a Digital Navigator: How Sarah Radcliffe and Computer Reach Are Connecting Washington County

Adapted from reporting by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA)—written in collaboration with Raynor Avenue Public Affairs—originally published on January 10, 2025, and Computer Reach. The original articles, “How Computer…

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From Fraud to Cybersecurity: How Digital Skills Are Helping Tina Stay Safe

For Tina King, learning digital skills has meant much more than learning how to use a computer. As someone who is hard of hearing, technology has opened up new ways…

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The Human Infrastructure: Closing the Digital Gap in Rural Healthcare

For some rural Pennsylvanians, getting health care can mean driving miles to see a doctor. For others, the obstacle begins long before they ever reach the road. It can be…

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Digital Equity in Chester County Starts With Trusted, Local Support

Adapted from reporting by Joan Holliday originally published in the Daily Local News on August 5, 2025, and June 2, 2026. The original articles, “Holliday: Kennett Community Digital Navigators are…

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