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WILMINGTON, DE — A 22-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning in Wilmington, according to city police.
Pedestrian Dies After Early Morning Crash in Wilmington Read More
WEST CALN TWP, PA — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was fatally shot Sunday night during a traffic stop in western Chester County, according to state police.
Trooper Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Aetna must pay a $550,000 penalty and repay Pennsylvania policyholders after state regulators found multiple violations in how the company handled insurance claims, including delays, improper denials, …
Aetna Fined $550,000 After Pa. Finds Insurance Violations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials announced new steps aimed at reshaping how nutrition programs influence American diets, including tighter grocery stocking rules for retailers that accept food assistance benefits and …
USDA Tightens SNAP Food Rules, Invites Private Sector to Promote Healthy Eating Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania investigators stopped more than $61 million in improper public assistance payments last year by reviewing nearly 20,000 benefit applications flagged for potential fraud, according to the …
Pa. Blocks $61 Million in Benefit Fraud as Oversight Expands Read More
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