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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Housing and Urban Development warned Thursday that the ongoing government shutdown, now nearing a month, is putting millions of low-income families, seniors, and vulnerable …
HUD Warns Shutdown Threatens Housing Stability for Millions of Americans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Friday declared a disaster emergency and announced $5 million in immediate state funding to Pennsylvania food banks after the Trump Administration halted November …
Shapiro Declares Emergency to Protect Food Access as SNAP Payments Halted Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As the federal government shutdown stalls Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe are urging swift community …
SNAP Halt Spurs Urgent Call for Food Aid Across Chester County Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration announced that benefits for 75 million Americans will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026, reflecting the latest cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation. The …
Social Security Announces 2.8% Benefit Increase for 2026 Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli, D-Chester, received the Environmental Leadership Award from the West Chester Green Team on Monday night, recognizing his legislative work to reduce light …
Pielli Honored for Environmental Leadership as Chester County Confronts Light Pollution Challenges Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania Representatives Joe Ciresi of Montgomery County and Paul Friel of Chester County held a town hall Wednesday evening with the Pottstown chapter of the NAACP to …
Ciresi and Friel Warn of Local Fallout From Budget Delays and Federal Cuts Read More
WAYNE, PA — Sow Good Now, a youth sports philanthropy organization and 501(c)(3) public charity, is partnering with the Mesa Lacrosse team and Dakota Gives to host its third annual …
Sow Good Now and Mesa Lacrosse Host Third Annual Youth GiveBack in Eddystone Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is hiring part-time mentors for its Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) program, with positions available through the Upper Main …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Seeks Part-Time BASE Mentors Across Chester County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Habitat for Humanity of Chester County will participate in the first-ever Rural Rally, part of Habitat for Humanity International’s 39th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, …
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County to Join National Rural Housing Initiative Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — Devereux Pennsylvania will hold its annual “Evening of Hope” gala on Saturday, November 8, at Vie by Cescaphe in Philadelphia. The 2025 event, themed “A Night in …
Devereux Pennsylvania to Host “Evening of Hope: A Night in Venice” Fundraiser Read More