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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering changes to state law that would expand legal protections for people who call for help during medical emergencies, particularly on college campuses.
Pa. Lawmakers Consider Stronger Good Samaritan Protections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved bipartisan legislation aimed at giving cash-strapped start-ups a new way to raise capital and keep growing in the commonwealth, sending …
Pa. House Backs Friel Startup Tax Bill, Sending Net-Loss Measure to Senate Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.3 million in state funding has been approved for infrastructure upgrades across Chester County, promising safer streets, improved walkability, and critical water and sewer improvements …
$1.3M Surge Targets Roads, Sidewalks, and Sewers Across Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.27 million in state grant funding is headed to Chester County to address aging bridges, emergency response needs, and critical water and sewer infrastructure, State …
$1.27M in Casino-Funded Grants Targets Roads, Bridges, EMS Across Chester County 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
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Representatives Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) and Paul Friel (D-Chester) will host a town hall meeting with the Pottstown chapter of the NAACP at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, …
Ciresi, Friel to Host Town Hall with Pottstown NAACP on Budget Impacts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday approved House Bill 587, legislation that would create a certification program for haulers and brokers of food processing residuals (FPR) …
Pennsylvania House Approves Bill to Regulate Food Processing Residue Haulers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — With the clock ticking toward a critical funding deadline, Chester County’s Democratic lawmakers gathered Thursday at the West Chester Transportation Center to demand swift action from …
Chester County Lawmakers Urge Senate Action as SEPTA Cuts Loom Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of school transportation funding across the state. House Bill 1326, sponsored …
Historic Bipartisan Bill Set to Revolutionize School Transportation in PA! Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville has been awarded a $100,000 Keystone Historic Preservation grant, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) announced this week. The funding is …
Historic Save for Phoenixville! Colonial Theatre Wins $100K for Preservation Read More