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SCRANTON, PA — Pennsylvania is directing $3 million to provide free menstrual products in schools statewide under the 2026-27 budget, extending an initiative that has received $9 million over three …
Pennsylvania Directs $3 Million to Free Period Products in Schools Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors found evidence of “multi-generational cockroach activity” and identified concerns involving pesticide treatment and exposed food at La Rancherita Mexican Taqueria during a …
Cockroach Activity, Pest Treatment Flagged at West Chester Eatery Read More
ST PETERS, PA — A Chester County Health Department follow-up inspection of St. Peter’s Bakery LLC on Aug. 12 found rodent droppings, ineffective sanitizing solution, and several other food-safety violations, …
Chester County Inspection Finds Rodent Droppings at Bakery Read More
EXTON, PA — Television chef and Exton resident Eric Theiss underwent a minimally invasive outpatient procedure in December 2025 after nearly three decades of chronic lower back pain, turning to …
Exton TV Chef Turns to New Approach After Decades of Back Pain Read More
WAYNE, PA — Aclaris Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: ACRS) received Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for modzatinib as a potential treatment for moderate to severe lichen …
FDA Fast Track Status Advances Aclaris Lichen Planus Drug Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited food-temperature, sanitation, storage and equipment problems at five establishments during inspections Tuesday, including a follow-up that found improperly chilled food at …
Inspectors Flag Warm Food, Condensation and Sanitation Issues Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross is urging Chester County residents to donate blood or platelets this month as the national blood supply remains under severe pressure following the …
Blood Crisis Deepens as Red Cross Seeks Chester County Donors Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Chester County health inspectors documented persistent roach activity at a West Chester restaurant and temperature-control, sanitation and equipment problems at four Exton-area establishments during inspections conducted …
Roaches Persist as Inspectors Flag Food Safety Problems Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Replimune Inc.’s Tudriqev in combination with nivolumab for adults with unresectable advanced melanoma that progressed after PD-1-based …
FDA Clears Viral Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Melanoma Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a randomized clinical trial of psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, including participants with concurrent post-traumatic stress …
VA Launches Psilocybin Trial for Treatment-Resistant Depression Read More