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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials approved more than $42 million in state and federal grants Wednesday to support public safety programs, including services for gun violence victims, county probation departments, …
$42 Million Safety Grants Aim to Strengthen Communities Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Shapiro administration announced Friday a new initiative designed to streamline certification for education and job training programs that help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients meet federal …
State Launches Initiative to Help SNAP Recipients Keep Benefits Read More
MALVERN, PA — A record turnout and fast-paced competition helped Great Valley High School students raise more than $500 for scholarships during the Desmond Project’s annual 3v3 Basketball Tournament.
Great Valley Students Raise Over $500 at Annual Desmond Project 3v3 Tournament 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
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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region is urging residents to test their smoke alarms as clocks move forward for daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8.
Red Cross Urges Smoke Alarm Checks as Daylight Saving Time Returns Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Alliance for Health Equity announced it will open its 2026–2027 Seed-And-Scale Match Fund on March 12, 2026, to support community-driven projects addressing social determinants of health …
Alliance for Health Equity Opens 2026–2027 Seed-And-Scale Fund Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials have deferred $259,505,491 in federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota and imposed a six-month nationwide moratorium on certain Medicare supplier enrollments as part of a …
CMS Defers $259.5M, Imposes Medicare Moratorium Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents at Freedom Village at Brandywine raised funds in February through two resident-led initiatives to support employees and local nonprofit organizations, community officials said.
Freedom Village Residents Raise Funds for Staff and Local Groups Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — If you’re looking for a way to shake off winter and do something positive with neighbors and friends, the Snowball Shuffle is designed for exactly that.
Snowball Shuffle Brings Winter Fun and Community Spirit to Downingtown Read More