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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
PENNSYLVANIA — Today, we delve into our analysis of the 2024-25 state budget proposed by Governor Josh Shapiro, an issue that is currently the focus of numerous discussions amongst Pennsylvanians …
Shaping the Future of Pennsylvania: Examining Gov. Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed into law an expansion of the Childcare Tax Credit. This change is set to benefit nearly 210,000 Pennsylvania families, including an estimated …
Chester County Families See Financial Relief with Expansion of Childcare Tax Credit Read More
BERWYN, PA — In case you missed it, Governor Josh Shapiro recently joined forces with legislative leaders and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry to spotlight a significant …
Expanded Childcare Tax Credit: A Ray of Hope for Pennsylvania Families and Economy Read More BERWYN, PA — In Pennsylvania, the burden of childcare costs has been a growing concern. The average cost in 2023 ranged from $9,000 to $13,000 — consuming over 15 percent …
Pennsylvania Boosts Childcare Tax Credit: A Financial Lifeline for Families Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman, a Democrat from Chester County, has co-sponsored a major legislative victory for working families in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1259, which Shusterman co-prime sponsored, significantly …
Pennsylvania Legislature Passes Bill to Triple Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro took a significant step towards strengthening early childhood education in Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission’s (ELIC) 2023 Annual Meeting on Wednesday. He …
Governor Shapiro Revitalizes Early Learning Commission with New Executive Order Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is inviting employers to a free workshop and breakfast on options for addressing employee childcare.
Employers Invited to Free Workshop on “Childcare: The Workforce Behind the Workforce” by Chester County Economic Development Council Read More