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DOUGLASSVILLE, PA — The Hoist Up! Outreach Committee, in collaboration with ACECO volunteers and the United Way of Berks County, has provided 250 backpacks filled with school supplies to local …
Hoist Up! and ACECO Volunteers Distribute 250 Backpacks to Berks County Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior announced sweeping reforms last week aimed at overhauling the federal wildfire response system, while Agriculture Secretary …
USDA Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Tackle Wildfires, Seafood, and Food Policy Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company has rolled out a refreshed version of its Accelerated Client Experience (ACE), a proprietary digital platform designed to make the life …
Penn Mutual Unveils Refreshed Digital Life Insurance Platform Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education rolled out new guidance last week to expand state flexibility in managing federal education programs, while also moving aggressively against Harvard University …
Harvard Hit With Federal Sanctions as States Gain New Education Flexibility Read More
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — Stretch Zone has opened its newest studio in Conshohocken, marking the 14th location for owner Jason Abrams and his partners, Mark Auerbach, Matt Abrams, and Natalia Abrams. …
Stretch Zone Expands Footprint With New Conshohocken Studio Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration announced a sweeping $50 billion initiative to overhaul rural health care, unveiling details last week on how states can apply for funding to strengthen …
$50B Plan Seeks to Revolutionize Rural Health Care Across America Read More
FULTON COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Turnpike marked a milestone on Saturday with the opening of the Sideling Hill Trailhead, a first-of-its-kind project designed to link travelers, local communities, and …
PA Turnpike Opens Sideling Hill Trailhead, Expanding Access to Trails and Outdoor Recreation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Republican Party of Pennsylvania has formally endorsed State Treasurer Stacy Garrity as its candidate for governor in 2026, a move party leaders say reflects growing unity …
Pennsylvania GOP Endorses Treasurer Stacy Garrity for Governor in 2026 Race Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services rolled out a wide range of new initiatives last week, announcing efforts to overhaul rural health care, curb youth vaping, …
HHS Unveils $50B Rural Health Push, Crackdown on Vaping, Organ Failures Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to Forzinity (elamipretide) injection, the first treatment for Barth syndrome, a rare and life-threatening mitochondrial disease that …
FDA Approves First Drug for Rare, Fatal Barth Syndrome Read More