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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A groundbreaking roundtable discussion on eliminating disparities in Black maternal and infant care was held at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania’s Womxn’s Center last week. The event …
Chester County Roundtable Spotlights Disparities in Black Maternal and Infant Care Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to fortify the civil rights of students with disabilities, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched four new resources. These …
Education Department Rolls Out Resources to Safeguard Rights of Students with Disabilities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has taken a significant step toward addressing a long-standing racial injustice. In a February 22nd ceremony at Fort …
Correcting a Century-Old Injustice: VA Dedicates New Headstones for 17 Black World War I Soldiers Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Wardrobe is set to hold an Open Wardrobe Day in Chester County. The event, scheduled for Thursday, February 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., …
Chester County Welcomes The Wardrobe: Free Clothing for Newcomers and Refugees Read More
OXFORD, PA — A local man has been taken into custody by law enforcement following a burglary that took place earlier this month. The Oxford Police Department has identified the …
Oxford Man Arrested on Multiple Charges in Connection with Beaumont Drive Burglary Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — State Senator Art Haywood (D-4) has released a report detailing ten key recommendations aimed at improving the quality of life for black Pennsylvanians. This comes a year …
Senator Haywood Unveils Critical Recommendations to Improve Quality of Life for Black Pennsylvanians Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A seismic ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court concerning in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments has stirred nationwide controversy and sparked a political firestorm. This ruling, which dictates that …
Breaking Battle Lines: The Alabama IVF Ruling’s National Ripple Effect Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) has been awarded more than $2 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds, …
Chester County Department of Community Development Receives $2 Million Federal Grant to Combat Homelessness Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — When retired U.S. Army Veteran Keith Dotts stood in the lobby of the Coatesville VA Medical Center (VAMC), his frustration was palpable. After taking time off work …
Veteran’s Frustration Turns to Satisfaction: A Tale of Care at Coatesville VA Medical Center Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle united to address a lingering wound of the Vietnam War: Agent Orange. A blend of herbicides used …
Addressing a Dark Legacy: PA Legislators Battle Agent Orange’s Impact on Vietnam Veterans Read More