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HARRISBURG, PA — A former corrections officer at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Forest has been charged with multiple crimes stemming from alleged sexual contact with inmates and a broader identity …
Former Pennsylvania Corrections Officer Accused of Sex With Inmates and Identity Theft Scheme Read More
EXTON, PA — Citadel Credit Union has officially launched its Home Help Program, a new initiative designed to boost homeownership opportunities in Philadelphia’s majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods. The program offers up …
Citadel Credit Union Launches $6 Million Homeownership Initiative in Philadelphia Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) have introduced legislation aimed at protecting U.S. investors and national economic …
Fetterman and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Halt CCP-Linked Financial Firms in U.S. Markets Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Zoo has welcomed two new residents to its Big Cat Falls exhibit—Rory, a four-year-old female Amur tiger, and Rafferty, an eight-year-old male Amur leopard. Both big …
Philadelphia Zoo Welcomes Two Critically Endangered Big Cats, Hopes for Future Cubs Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Lancaster Stormers have acquired outfielder Kevin Watson Jr. from the Gastonia Ghost Peppers in a trade finalized this week, the team announced Tuesday. The deal, which …
Lancaster Stormers Add Outfielder Kevin Watson Jr. in Trade With Gastonia Read More
NEWARK, DE — A 24-year-old man from Greensboro, North Carolina, is facing multiple felony charges following a late-night incident at a Newark hotel in which gunfire was reported and guests …
Gunfire Erupts at Newark Hotel; North Carolina Man Charged After Armed Standoff, Police Say Read More
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker visited Lancaster County on Tuesday to spotlight the MY Work summer employment program, which is …
Governor Shapiro Touts Workforce Inclusion Program for Students With Disabilities Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Montgomery Township Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect allegedly involved in a fraud case at the Neiman Marcus store in …
Police Searching for Suspect Accused of Identity Fraud at Neiman Marcus in King of Prussia Read More
CHESTER, PA — The New Pennsylvania Project (NPP) is marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) by continuing its core mission—registering new voters and promoting civic education across …
New Pennsylvania Project Marks 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act With Statewide Voter Outreach Read More
NORTH WALES, PA — Authorities in Montgomery Township are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of stealing merchandise from a local electronics retailer.
Police Release Photos of Suspects Wanted in Best Buy Theft in North Wales Read More