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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities across the United States could soon receive expanded funding to address youth mental health, suicide prevention, and treatment for serious mental illness after the federal government …
Mental Health Grants Target Suicide Prevention and Youth Care Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have released new online resources aimed at helping educators and families recognize the signs of problem gambling among young people and understand where to seek …
State Launches Resources to Help Identify Youth Gambling Risks Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A spirited campus competition tied to Super Bowl weekend helped West Chester University students collect more than 2,500 food items to support classmates in need.
WCU Students Collect More Than 2,500 Items in “Soup-er” Bowl Food Drive Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents can now view performance evaluations for local agencies that provide services to older adults, following a new transparency effort by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.
State Posts Performance Scores for Local Aging Agencies Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Diocese of Wilmington, in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington, has launched a diocesan-wide food pantry program intended to support parish and school-based …
Diocese of Wilmington Launches Food Pantry Program With Catholic Charities Read More
ERIE, PA — Pennsylvania’s PA ABLE savings program for people with disabilities has surpassed $200 million in assets, state officials announced Friday, marking continued growth in a program designed to …
Pa. Disability Savings Program Tops $200M Milestone Read More
MIDDLETOWN, DE — New Castle County Police said a Middletown man was taken into custody following an investigation into two burglary incidents reported days apart in the same neighborhood.
Man Accused in Middletown Burglary Spree Arrested Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — A 71-year-old woman died Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle near the entrance to a shopping center along State Hill Road, according to Wyomissing police.
Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Wyomissing Crash Near Shopping Center Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing police responded to a variety of incidents Thursday including retail theft, crashes, property complaints, and a late-night public intoxication citation, according to police reports.
Crash With Injuries, Theft Reports Among Wyomissing Calls Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington police said a woman was arrested Thursday following a reported altercation involving a knife in the city.
Woman Accused of Knife Threat Arrested After Wilmington Fight Read More