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PITTSBURGH, PA — A major expansion of the Heinz History Center will include enhanced worker safety oversight under a new federal partnership aimed at reducing construction site injuries and hazards.
New Safety Push Targets Risks at Major Pittsburgh Build Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are launching a new office within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve access to government programs and strengthen support for the nation’s seafood industry.
New USDA Seafood Office Aims to Boost U.S. Fishing Industry Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate edged down to 4.2 percent in February even as job losses spread across most major industries, according to new state labor data.
PA Unemployment Dips as Jobs Fall Across Key Sectors Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies are launching new education grant competitions aimed at expanding charter schools and strengthening teacher development programs nationwide.
New Federal Grants Push School Choice and Teacher Pipeline Read More
JOHNSTOWN, PA — More than 600 students, educators, and community members gathered in Cambria County for an autism awareness event as state officials highlight expanded efforts to support individuals with …
600 Gather for Autism Walk as State Pushes Workforce Support Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Eleven companies will be featured at the Angel Capital Association Innovation Funders Showcase during the 2026 ACA Summit, scheduled for April 21–23 in Westminster, Colorado, organizers said.
ACA Showcase to Feature 11 Startups at 2026 Summit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are advancing new safety standards for gene-editing therapies, aiming to speed development of treatments for rare and previously incurable diseases while tightening oversight of potential …
FDA Moves to Fast-Track Gene Editing Safety Standards Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Thousands of direct care workers in Pennsylvania are seeing hourly pay increases of up to $5 following new state investments aimed at stabilizing a workforce critical to …
Pay Raises Boost Direct Care Worker Wages Across PA Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Police handled dozens of incidents across Wyomissing over April 16 and April 17, including crashes, a reported DUI arrest, retail theft, and multiple calls for service, according …
Flurry of Calls Keeps Wyomissing Police Busy Over Two Days Read More
EMBREEVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police in Embreeville recently released reports on a wide range of incidents across Chester County and nearby Lancaster County from late January through mid-April, including …
Crime, Crashes, and DUI Arrests Mount Across Chester County Read More