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SPRINGFIELD, PA — On Wednesday, Dave McCormick introduced Part Four of his Keystone Agenda to Reclaim America at an event in Delaware County. The comprehensive plan aims to address the …
Dave McCormick Unveils Pro-Family Policy Agenda in Delaware County Read More
POTTSVILLE, PA — Local chambers of commerce across Pennsylvania have issued a call to state lawmakers to address the ongoing child care crisis. In a letter signed by more than …
Pennsylvania Chambers of Commerce Call for State Action on Child Care Crisis Read More
NEW YORK — A new survey from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices has highlighted a critical barrier to small business growth: the lack of affordable and accessible child care. …
Lack of Affordable Child Care Hinders Small Business Growth, Goldman Sachs Survey Reveals Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has been named a Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer, based on positive feedback from its employees. This recognition highlights …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Hiring Teachers and Childcare Directors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1958, known as the Employer Child Care Tax Credit. This bill aims to make child care more affordable …
Pennsylvania House Passes Employer Child Care Tax Credit Amidst Ongoing Child Care Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To improve U.S. military personnel’s quality of life, legislation spearheaded by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has emerged as the cornerstone of the annual defense bill. As the …
Houlahan’s Sweeping Legislation Anchors Annual Defense Bill, Ushering in Significant Quality of Life Improvements for Service Members Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — To make higher education more accessible for students balancing academia with parenthood, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has unveiled a $1.7 million grant program. This initiative …
Pennsylvania Awards $1.7 Million in Grants to Support College Students with Children Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a monumental display of gratitude, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently celebrated the astounding contribution of their volunteers, who dedicated over 78,000 hours of …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Honors Community Heroes: Celebrates Over 78,000 Hours of Volunteer Contributions Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s own Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment …
Bertram Lawson II Appointed to Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to encourage more businesses to provide child care services for their employees, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched a new page on its …
IRS Unveils New Resource on Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit Read More