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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed a rule that would require every resident of HUD-funded housing to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or …
HUD Moves to Require Citizenship Proof for Housing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 62-mile corridor through Lycoming and Tioga counties that draws more than 44,000 visitors annually, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of …
Pine Creek Rail Trail Named 2026 Trail of the Year Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has expanded West Virginia’s authority to regulate coal mining on federal lands and is opening 2.1 million acres of public land …
Interior Expands State Control Over Coal, Public Lands Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers will receive up to $11 billion in one-time “bridge” payments, food banks will see $263 million in additional dairy and agricultural purchases, and chronic animal welfare …
USDA Unveils $11B Farm Aid, Food Purchases, Enforcement Push Read More
MOHNTON, PA — Older Pennsylvanians facing abuse or exploitation may soon see faster, more coordinated responses under a new regional team approach the Department of Aging says is designed to …
ICYMI: New Regional Teams Aim to Shield Seniors From Abuse Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative has launched RAPID X, a blockchain-based auto claims data exchange platform designed to allow insurance carriers to share accident information in near real …
RiskStream Launches Blockchain Platform for Auto Claims Data Sharing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Community organizations across Pennsylvania can now compete for $5 million in state funding aimed at preventing youth violence and reducing involvement in the juvenile justice system after …
Pennsylvania Opens $5M Youth Justice Grants Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of War announced a series of industrial base moves it says are aimed at strengthening national security supply chains, including new investments in critical …
Why the War Department Is Pouring Millions Into Minerals and Munitions Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — ChristianaCare has submitted a Notice of Intent to the Delaware Health Resources Board to develop a new health campus in Georgetown, expanding outpatient, emergency and inpatient services …
ChristianaCare Submits Plan for New Georgetown Health Campus Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing Police handled 17 incidents on Thursday, February 20, 2026, including traffic violations, alarms, roadway hazards, and a reported mental health emergency, according to the department’s daily …
Wyomissing Police Respond to 17 Calls in Busy Day Read More