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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans living in sparsely populated areas may gain easier access to medical care as the Department of Veterans Affairs makes $7 million available to fund transportation services …
$7M VA Grants Target Rural Veterans’ Transportation Gaps Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Thousands of Pennsylvania child care workers are set to receive larger retention bonuses under a proposed state budget expansion, as officials aim to stabilize a workforce facing …
ICYMI: PA Child Care Bonuses Rise as Workforce Shortages Persist Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 28,000 Pennsylvanians have been referred to substance use treatment through a state helpline since Governor Josh Shapiro took office, as officials move to expand round-the-clock behavioral …
PA Expands 24/7 Crisis Help as Demand for Services Surges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans with disabilities may see expanded access to recreational and rehabilitation programs as the Department of Veterans Affairs makes $16 million in grants available for adaptive sports …
$16M VA Grants Aim to Expand Sports Access for Veterans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six school districts and institutions will no longer be bound by certain federal civil rights compliance agreements after the U.S. Department of Education rescinded portions of prior …
Education Dept. Lifts Title IX Agreements From Six Schools Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 100,000 veterans have newly enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care so far in 2026, reaching that milestone by the end of March and …
VA Enrollment Surge Raises Questions on Access, Impact Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A morning of helpful resources, live music, and community connection is coming to Kennett Square as local seniors are invited to take part in a free …
Kennett Square Senior Fair Offers Free Services, Music, and Community Support Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — One night, one table, and one simple idea: go out to eat and help change lives. Dining Out for Life, Philadelphia’s longest-running restaurant fundraiser, is returning for …
Philadelphia’s Dining Out for Life Returns With 40+ Restaurants Supporting HIV Services Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Arthur Thompson, 40, of Philadelphia, was convicted Friday of possession of a firearm by a felon following a federal jury trial, United States Attorney David Metcalf said.
Philadelphia Man Convicted of Felon Firearm Possession Read More
NEWARK, DE — Two juveniles are accused of firearm, drug, and theft-related offenses following an early morning vehicle break-in investigation, according to New Castle County police.
Teens Accused After Gun Tossed During Overnight Break-In Probe Read More