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HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel introduced a bill this week to revamp and expand Pennsylvania’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program. The proposed changes aim to attract and retain …
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Expansion of Tax Credit Program for New Farmers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has unveiled a draft of its FY2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Pennsylvania, proposing significant funding for the Circuit Trails. …
DVRPC Proposes Landmark Funding for Circuit Trails in Draft Transportation Plan Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College’s registered nursing program has received re-accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as of late May. This re-accreditation certifies that the …
Cecil College Nursing Program Receives Re-Accreditation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced the Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act on Thursday. The bipartisan bill aims …
Senators Introduce Bill to Extend Key Provisions for Disability Savings Accounts Read More
DOVER, DE — Delaware Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350 on Thursday, creating the Diamond State Hospital Review Board. The new board aims to address …
Governor Carney Signs Bill to Control Rising Healthcare Costs Read More
DOVER, DE — The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced a revision to Delaware’s recreational striped bass summer slot size limit. Starting July 1, the new regulation changes …
Delaware Revises Striped Bass Size Limit for Summer Season Read More
WEST READING, PA — Tower Health announced that Dr. Robert Brigham will join its Board of Directors for a three-year term.
Tower Health Welcomes Dr. Robert Brigham to Board of Directors Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with an alleged assault and kidnapping that occurred in West Chester Borough last month. Ahmad W. Al-Azzam was …
Man Arrested for Alleged Assault and Kidnapping in West Chester Read More
DOVER, DE — With inland water temperatures rising and aquatic plants emerging, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced plans to treat downstate public ponds for …
Delaware to Treat Public Ponds for Invasive Hydrilla Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced that the last 145 feet of the Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier will remain closed …
Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Partially Closed for Structural Repairs Read More