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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to combat veteran homelessness, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a funding opportunity that offers around $5 million per year for …
VA Pledges $5M Annually in New Funding Push to End Veteran Homelessness Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major stride toward eradicating homelessness among veterans in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it had permanently housed 46,552 homeless …
VA Surpasses Goal, Provides Permanent Homes for Over 46,000 Homeless Veterans in 2023 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move that underscores the state’s commitment to its veteran community, Pennsylvania’s Deparor & Industry (L&I) has announced an investment of $600,000 in funding to three …
Pennsylvania Pumps $600,000 into Veterans Employment Program to Boost Job Opportunities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is rallying organizations from every corner of the Keystone State to bolster the fight against summer hunger. The PDE’s Summer Food …
A Call to Arms: How Pennsylvania Organizations Can Battle Summer Hunger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), in collaboration with Penn State Harrisburg’s Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, The Public Good Projects …
Pennsylvania’s ‘Life Unites Us’ Campaign Makes Strides in Reducing Stigma of Substance Use Disorder Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have arrested a 22-year-old man, Malik Purnell, on allegations of gun and drug offenses. The arrest is the result of an investigation by members of …
Wilmington Police Arrest Man on Gun and Drug Charges Following Task Force Investigation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the recent arrest of a Venango County man on charges of child sexual abuse, possession and manufacturing of child pornography.
Venango County Man Faces 34 Felony Charges in Child Abuse Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an alleged gunpoint robbery that took place at a Family Dollar store in West Philadelphia on January 23rd, 2024.
Philadelphia Police Investigate Gunpoint Robbery in West Philadelphia Family Dollar Store Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit say they continue to actively seek to identify two suspects and a vehicle linked to the shooting death of a 24-year-old …
Philadelphia Police Seek Two Suspects in Ongoing Homicide Investigation Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rafael Vega-Rodriguez, a 41-year-old man from Reading, Pennsylvania, was found guilty on all charges in a federal court on February 2, 2024. The charges included three counts …
He Shot at FBI Agents and Now Faces a Lifetime Behind Bars: Pennsylvania Man Convicted of Attempted Murder Read More