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HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant stride toward tightening gun control within the state, Pennsylvania lawmakers have taken aim at “ghost guns” with the recent passage of House Bill 777. …
Pennsylvania Moves to Crack Down on Ghost Guns with New Legislation Read More
LOWER MERION TWP, PA — In a move towards bolstering the infrastructure of Montgomery County, the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) recently allocated $3,048,755 in grants through the Multimodal Transportation Fund …
Montgomery County Secures Over $3 Million for Transportation and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a crusade to counter community violence and promote a culture of safety, Senator Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) has recently announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and …
$24 Million PCCD Grants Aiming at Community Violence Prevention in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties Read More
READING, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has awarded $2,155,665 in Violence Prevention and Intervention (VIP) grants to four local entities in Berks County. This significant financial …
Berks County Receives Over $2 Million in Grants to Combat Violence Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In an effort to educate and inspire, author Theresa Merritt-Watson recently released her latest work, “Black Tech: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – Leaders in Technology.” This book, …
Theresa Merritt-Watson’s “Black Tech” Illuminates the Contributions of Black Inventors to Technology Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move on Capitol Hill, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), both serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, this week …
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Surveillance Powers to Combat International Drug Trafficking Read More
MIDDLETON, WI — As the 2024 election cycle heats up, voters in 30 states are gearing up to make decisions on an array of statewide ballot measures. With 80 initiatives …
Across the U.S., Voters to Face a Range of Statewide Ballot Measures in 2024 Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — Authorities in Parkesburg are actively searching for Elijah Dennis-White, 27, of West Chester, following allegations of domestic assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The incident, …
Police Seek West Chester Man in Connection with Parkesburg Domestic Assault Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — An arrest warrant has been issued for Gerson Valle-Dominguez, 19, by the Parkesburg Borough Police Department, following an incident that occurred in April 2023 in Highland Township. …
Parkesburg Police Seek Suspect in Highland Township Firearms Discharge Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — The Parkesburg Borough Police Department announced they have issued an arrest warrant for Gabriel Alvarado-Thomas, 20, in connection with a firearms incident that occurred in April 2023 …
Police Issue Warrant for Suspect in Highland Township Firearms Incident Read More