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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved Femlyv, the first orally disintegrating tablet for preventing pregnancy. This new form of birth control offers an alternative …
FDA Approves First Dissolvable Birth Control Pill Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — David Romero, a 68-year-old resident of Lancaster, PA, was sentenced on Friday to 30 months in prison for passport forgery and possession of counterfeit passports. The sentencing …
Lancaster Man Sentenced for Passport Forgery and Counterfeit Card Possession Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its guidance regarding diagnostic tests for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The new information can be found on the …
FDA Updates Guidance on Avian Influenza Diagnostic Tests Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe celebrated National Disability Independence Day on July 26 with a visit to the County Cup. This …
Chester County Celebrates National Disability Independence Day with a Focus on Job Training Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced his support for the bipartisan Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act (AWRRDA). This legislation aims to improve methods …
Senator Casey Backs Bill to Tackle Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued additional warnings regarding plastic syringes made by Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd. The agency’s ongoing evaluation has uncovered …
FDA Expands Import Alert on Chinese Syringes Due to Quality Issues Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — The Cecil College Board of Trustees has unveiled its meeting schedule for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Trustees will gather monthly, except for July and November, …
Cecil College Board of Trustees Announces 2024-2025 Meeting Schedule Read More
MALVERN, PA — Meridian Corporation (Nasdaq: MRBK) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, showing a significant improvement in earnings and declaring a quarterly dividend of …
Meridian Corporation Reports Strong Q2 Earnings and Declares Dividend Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Quintessence Theatre Group‘s Board of Directors, chaired by Patricia Stranahan, has purchased the historic Sedgwick Theater in the Mt. Airy neighborhood for $2.3 million. “Quintessence Theatre Group’s …
Quintessence Theatre Group Acquires Historic Sedgwick Theater Read More
CHESTER, PA — The Chester Police Department has announced a significant adjustment to its staffing strategy to increase patrol visibility and improve community relations. Effective immediately, officers will transition to …
Chester Police Department Implements 12-Hour Shifts to Boost Patrol Presence Read More