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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County residents may be breathing a sigh of relief as newly released data indicates a significant decline in the local homeless population. The latest annual …
Homeward Bound: Decrease in Homelessness Witnessed in Chester County, Initiatives in Motion to Counter Housing Crisis Read More
ORLANDO, FL — As the dusk of June 6th descends, from the torrential Niagara Falls to the Long Beach City Hall in sunny California, over 60 iconic landmarks and buildings …
American Landmarks Light Up in Purple for Naloxone Awareness Day: The Fight Against the Opioid Crisis Continues Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato visited Pittsburgh’s non-profit ACTION-Housing on Friday to discuss significant new investments in Governor …
Pennsylvania’s Budget Proposal Targets Housing Insecurity with New Investments Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen joined leaders from across the nation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) …
Pennsylvania Celebrates 50 Years of WIC Program’s Lifesaving Support Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 721, a significant move to establish a permanent advisory board for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Strengthen WIC Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Chairman of the Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research Subcommittee, has sent a follow-up letter to the U.S. Department of …
Senators Seek Clarity on New SNAP Eligibility Rules Amid Concerns Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Advocates are raising alarms about the damaging effects of voting misinformation on society and calling for urgent legislative action. State Representatives Darisha Parker and Carol Hill-Evans, along …
Lawmakers Urge Action to Combat Voting Misinformation and Expand Poll Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This May, Pennsylvania marks a significant milestone—the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), a vital initiative that has supported …
Pennsylvania Celebrates 50 Years of the WIC Program, Aiming for Greater Accessibility and Innovation Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — In a heartfelt celebration at Fox Rothschild’s Exton office, Christopher J. Pippett was recently honored by Habitat for Humanity of Chester County for completing his 100th …
Chester County Lawyer Completes 100th Home Closing for Habitat for Humanity, Celebrates Two Decades of Service Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As food banks across the commonwealth report record demand, the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) has presented a series of recommendations to address escalating food insecurity in …
Pennsylvania’s Battle Against Hunger: An Urgent Call for Statewide Action Read More