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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) and Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) have announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at safeguarding student-athletes who earn compensation from the …
Protecting Student-Athletes’ Futures: Crucial NIL Safeguards Proposed Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Northampton County Judge has sentenced Yzire Jenkins-Rowe, 28, of Collegeville, to 27½ to 60 years in state prison for his role in the brutal 2018 killing …
Justice Delivered: Man Sentenced for Brutal Murder of Teen Left Burned and Stabbed Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced overnight closures on a key section of Interstate 95 in Center City Philadelphia as part of preparatory work for …
Plan Ahead: Overnight I-95 Closures in Philly Start Tonight for Major Upgrades Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Shaun Sheffer, 47, of Harmony, has been sentenced to 14 to 34 years in state prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a pre-teen child over a …
Justice Served: Man Gets 14-34 Years for Exploiting and Betraying a Child’s Innocence Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) will host a free community baby shower for Chester County-based parents on Saturday, June 14, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The …
Celebrating Parenthood: Free Baby Shower Brings Joy and Support to Chester County Families Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — PECO Energy has announced overnight utility construction on County Line Road, affecting parts of Philadelphia and Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County. The work is scheduled to begin …
How PECO’s County Line Road Project Could Impact Your Commute Starting June 16 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House advanced legislation this week aimed at revitalizing the state’s agricultural industry by expanding the Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program. House Bill 242, introduced by …
Empowering Future Farmers: Pennsylvania Moves to Secure Farming’s Next Generation Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Donald Seefeldt, 65, of Wilmette, Illinois, was sentenced this week to 57 months in federal prison for his involvement in a bribery conspiracy that defrauded Amtrak and …
Bribery Scandal Exposed: Contractor Exec Sentenced for Ripping Off Taxpayers! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act with bipartisan support. The legislation, approved by voice vote, …
Milk Matters: Senate Pushes to Bring Back Whole Milk for Healthier Kids Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Detectives with the New Castle County Division of Police have made significant progress in an investigation targeting the distribution of controlled substances across New Castle County. The …
Drug Bust Shocks Community: Massive Seizures and Arrests in New Castle County Crackdown Read More