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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County will join communities worldwide on August 31 in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of overdose, …
Chester County to Honor Overdose Victims with “Night of Light” Read More
WAYNE, PA — The Drishti Foundation will host its annual Drishti Dash 5K/1K Run/Walk on September 7, 2025, at Wilson Farm Park in Wayne, raising funds to support blind and …
Run for Vision: Join the Drishti Dash 2025 to Empower the Blind and Visually Impaired Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A sweeping nutrition reform effort championed by President Donald Trump is accelerating, as six additional states have secured federal waivers to remove soda, candy, and other junk food …
Six More States Join Trump Administration Push to Ban Junk Food from SNAP Purchases Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant improvements in customer service outcomes, crediting enhanced technology and streamlined processes under the leadership of Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano.
Social Security Administration Reports Major Service Gains Under Modernization Push Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County initiative is enlisting salon professionals in the fight against domestic violence. Since its launch in April 2025, the Shear Hope training program has …
Shear Hope Program Trains Chester County Salons to Spot Signs of Domestic Abuse Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a sweeping policy change aimed at restoring compliance with federal law and safeguarding taxpayer-funded benefits for …
HHS Reverses Clinton-Era Policy, Restricts Federal Benefits to U.S. Citizens Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Arts Holding Hands and Hearts, Inc. (AHHAH) will host its Restorative Justice Open House on Thursday, July 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Uptown …
West Chester Event to Premiere Powerful Youth Documentary and Celebrate Restorative Justice Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Sow Good Now has announced an $8,500 grant from The Foxwynd Foundation, a move set to bolster the nonprofit’s mission of empowering young people through sports and …
Sow Good Now Secures $8,500 Grant to Expand Youth Sports and Philanthropy Programs Read More
POCONO MANOR, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) hosted the 33rd Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference last week in Monroe County, bringing together child welfare professionals, foster and adoptive …
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference Highlights Adoption Achievements and Honors Advocates Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has announced that Senate District 44 will benefit from over $5.4 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement …
Senator Katie Muth Announces $5.4 Million for Housing Projects in Senate District 44 Read More