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POCONO MANOR, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted the 33rd Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference last week in Monroe County, bringing together child welfare professionals, foster and adoptive …
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference Highlights Adoption Achievements and Honors Advocates Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walmart has agreed to pay $10 million to resolve Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that the company failed to protect consumers from scammers exploiting its in-store money transfer …
Walmart to Pay $10M in FTC Settlement Over Money Transfer Fraud Read More
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — The Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, an honor celebrated last week at a community festival at Minisink Park in Monroe …
Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a new rule to strengthen standards for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplaces, aiming to improve …
CMS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen ACA Marketplaces and Curb Improper Enrollments Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — At a time when wildfire seasons are becoming more severe nationwide, more than 450 wildland firefighters from 11 states recently participated in a weeklong training hosted by Pennsylvania’s …
Over 450 Firefighters Trained in Wildfire Suppression at DCNR Academy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a settlement with Robert Shemin, operator of the Ganadores scam, which falsely marketed real estate and ecommerce business opportunities as pathways …
FTC Bans Ganadores Operator for Deceptive Business Coaching Schemes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s streamlined permitting initiatives have positioned Pennsylvania as a hub for economic growth, highlighted by Amazon’s $20 billion investment in state-of-the-art data centers. This landmark deal, …
Shapiro Administration’s Permit Reforms Secure Historic $20 Billion Amazon Investment Read More
BOSTON, MA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently addressed thousands of industry leaders, researchers, and investors at the BIO 2025 International Convention, emphasizing Pennsylvania’s leadership in the life sciences sector and …
Governor Shapiro Showcases Pennsylvania’s Life Sciences Leadership at BIO 2025 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated an immediate review of clinical trials involving the international transfer of Americans’ living cells for genetic engineering and subsequent …
FDA Investigates Clinical Trials Sending U.S. DNA Overseas Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man faces multiple charges following a traffic stop that reportedly uncovered drugs and firearms in his vehicle, authorities said.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Firearm Charges for Wilmington Man Read More