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WAHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is praising Friday’s proposed rule by the Department of Treasury that aims to tighten U.S. investments in sectors crucial to national security …
Proposed Treasury Rule on Foreign Investments in National Security Sectors Sparks Bipartisan Debate Read More
POTTSVILLE, PA — Local chambers of commerce across Pennsylvania have issued a call to state lawmakers to address the ongoing child care crisis. In a letter signed by more than …
Pennsylvania Chambers of Commerce Call for State Action on Child Care Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has sparked considerable debate, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has leveled severe criticisms against major retailers. His claim? That they are using inflation …
Claims of Greedflation: Senator Bob Casey Challenges Major Retailers on Pricing Practices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, in a significant step for the medical world and hope for patients, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approval of Elevidys, a gene …
FDA Broadens Approval of Elevidys Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, Senator Vincent Hughes gathered anti-violence community groups, gun violence advocates, and lawmakers to emphasize the need for more state funding to support community violence intervention …
Philadelphia Senator Calls for Increased Funding to Combat Gun Violence Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Venture Catcher Studio has completed the latest phase of developing Paycheck to Billionaire, a board game designed to entertain and educate families about financial strategy. Successfully crowdfunded …
New Board Game “Paycheck to Billionaire” Aims to Teach Financial Literacy Read More
MALVERN, PA — Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN) this week announced the progression of its OCU410ST GARDian clinical trial after the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) approved moving forward with …
Ocugen Advances Stargardt Disease Therapy with Positive Clinical Trial Progress Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Jacob Torres, a resident of Allentown, was sentenced Thursday to 9 to 24 years in prison for the assault of a …
Allentown Man Sentenced for Assault and Child Pornography Read More
CHATTANOOGA, TN, and WAYNE, PA — LandYield and Finite Carbon have expanded their forest carbon offset program, CORE Carbon®, to the northeastern United States. This move opens the program to …
Finite Carbon Expands Forest Carbon Offset Program to Northeastern U.S. Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has announced that 21 Pennsylvania students have secured appointments to the United States service academies. These prestigious institutions will prepare them for …
Senator Bob Casey Announces Pennsylvania Students Accepted to U.S. Service Academies Read More