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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to ensure the reliability of electricity supply for 65 …
Feds Sound Alarm: Emergency Order Issued to Prevent Winter Power Blackouts Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s rental market is showing early signs of stabilization, even as affordability pressures remain high for many residents. According to the latest data from Zillow, …
Rents Cool Nationwide—But Why Chester County Tenants Still Feel the Squeeze Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy sharply criticized the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) on Thursday, accusing the agency of “gross mismanagement and neglect” as it …
Feds Blast SEPTA: Duffy Warns of Safety Chaos and Financial Meltdown Read More
BERKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that digital message board maintenance will require temporary lane closures on sections of Interstate 83 in York County and …
Overnight and Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled for I-83 and I-78 Maintenance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two bills sponsored by Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week, marking a bipartisan effort to counter China’s expanding global economic influence …
McCormick Moves to Block China’s Grip on Global Finance and U.S. Jobs Read More
ANCHORAGE, AK — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a sweeping series of actions last week to boost energy development, expand infrastructure, and modernize land management across Alaska — …
Interior Department Reopens Arctic Refuge to Oil Leasing, Advances Major Alaska Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, joined by the Departments of Interior and Health and Human Services, and the Small Business Administration, announced a coordinated national plan last …
America’s Beef Crisis: Feds Launch Bold Plan to Save the Dying Cattle Industry Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that construction will continue on the Business U.S. 322 (High Street) corridor in West Chester Borough and West Goshen …
High Street Makeover: Major Safety Upgrades Set to Transform West Chester Commute Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration announced that benefits for 75 million Americans will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026, reflecting the latest cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation. The …
Social Security Announces 2.8% Benefit Increase for 2026 Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, Inc. has announced the grand opening of the Lancaster Recovery Center, a new community drop-in facility designed to serve individuals and families affected …
Lancaster Recovery Center Opens to Expand Access to Addiction and Mental Health Support Read More