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HARRISBURG, PA — State officials on Wednesday marked the opening of an expanded on-site child care center in the Capitol Complex, a move designed to help Commonwealth employees balance work …
Capitol Child Care Expands as State Leaders Cut Ribbon on New Facility Read More
UPPER CHICHESTER, PA — Upper Chichester Township police arrested two individuals following an alleged attempted theft involving a fraudulent check at a local bank, an incident authorities say unfolded quickly …
Fraudulent Check Attempt at Delco Bank Leads to Arrests After Quick Police Response Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. travelers returning from overseas through Philadelphia International Airport will now move through customs faster and with fewer steps after the launch of a new biometric screening …
New Facial-Scan Customs System Slashes Wait Times at Philly Airport Read More
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — Lower Moreland Township police say a traffic stop triggered by a stolen license plate alert led to multiple arrests and the discovery of an outstanding warrant …
Stolen Plate Stop Widens as Passenger’s Identity Deception Draws Arrest Read More
EXTON, PA — Nearly 300 Chester County seniors will soon be riding SEPTA for free after a local outreach event helped older residents secure Senior Key Cards that eliminate transit …
Nearly 300 Chester County Seniors Get Free SEPTA Rides Through Exton Event Read More
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — A routine license plate alert led to a traffic stop that police say uncovered a stolen vehicle, stolen identification numbers, and drugs in Lower Moreland Township …
Stolen Plate Stop Unravels Deeper Allegations in Lower Moreland Traffic Arrest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, on Wednesday, joined AARP to warn older residents about the rising threat of identity theft and fraud, outlining how scammers operated in …
Scam Losses Surge as AG Warns Seniors During Identity Theft Awareness Week Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing police officers responded to a wide range of routine calls, traffic incidents, and public safety matters throughout the borough on Tuesday, January 27, reflecting a steady …
Routine Calls, Traffic Stops Mark Busy Day for Wyomissing Police Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has released a new round of compliance audits examining municipal and police pension plans in Chester County, identifying reporting errors in …
Audits Flag Pension Reporting Errors Across Chester County Municipal Plans Read More
YORK, PA — State officials on Wednesday urged child care providers across Pennsylvania to apply for a new recruitment and retention program offering cash bonuses to workers, as the application …
State Officials Push Child Care Staffing Program Ahead of Jan. 29 Deadline Read More