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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is directing $11.2 million to 15 new physician residency programs across 14 states, expanding rural and tribal medical training …
HHS Directs $11.2 Million to Rural Physician Training Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials outlined a two-year statewide suicide-prevention plan Wednesday backed by $15 million for the 988 crisis network and walk-in stabilization centers, expanding the state’s capacity to …
Pennsylvania Directs $15 Million to Crisis Response Network Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration added 14 serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list last week, expanding the number of diagnoses eligible for accelerated disability determinations to …
Social Security Adds 14 Conditions to Fast-Track Disability List Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania launched a $3.5 million grant initiative Tuesday to help local police departments solve homicides, cold cases and other violent crimes by expanding investigative capacity, technology and …
Pennsylvania Launches $3.5 Million Violent-Crime Fund Read More
BERWYN, PA — More than 40 athletes from the Philadelphia Bell Ringers baseball team spent July 29 sharing their skills, encouragement, and love of the game with youth from Sunrise …
Sixth Annual PBT Baseball GiveBack Connects Young Athletes Through Service Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Alliance for Health Equity has awarded $350,000 to 16 nonprofit organizations through its 2026-27 Seed-and-Scale Match Fund, an initiative designed to expand investments in health, education, …
Coatesville Block Party Unveils $350K Boost for Local Nonprofits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will end a temporary premium-stabilization program for standalone Medicare drug plans after 2026, returning Part D to traditional market conditions …
CMS Ends Part D Premium Stabilization for 2027 Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — One of musical theater’s most enduring songs will carry added meaning in Chester County this fall as SALT Performing Arts stages Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel while …
SALT Brings ‘Carousel’ to Chester Springs With a Message of Hope Read More
BERWYN, PA — Baseball will become a lesson in teamwork, mentorship, and generosity when more than 40 Philadelphia Bell Ringers athletes welcome young people from Sunrise of Philadelphia to the …
Berwyn Baseball GiveBack Connects Young Athletes Through Service Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Freedom Village at Brandywine employees raised $1,223 for the Alzheimer’s Association during the community’s second annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Car Wash on June 29, turning an afternoon …
Freedom Village Car Wash Raises More Than $1,200 for Alzheimer’s Association Read More