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PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced the permanent preservation of 2,553 acres spread across 30 farms in 21 counties. This measure effectively safeguards these lands from any future residential …
Shapiro Administration Announces Preservation of Over 2,500 Acres of Prime Farmland in Pennsylvania Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered U.S. Bank to pay nearly $21 million after it prevented out-of-work consumers from accessing their unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic peak. …
U.S. Bank Ordered to Pay $21 Million for Blocking Unemployed Consumers from Accessing Benefits Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — MyChesCo has just received word from the North Pole that Santa Claus is preparing for a special visit to Chester County, Pennsylvania, this Christmas Eve. This …
Santa Claus Preparing for a Grand Visit to Chester County this Christmas Eve Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — First Lady Lori Shapiro, Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, and Deputy Secretary for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries Susan Banks, recently toured the State Library of …
Pennsylvania Injects $70 Million into Local Libraries, Reinforcing Their Role as Community Cornerstones Read More
PENNSYLVANIA —Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is reminding dog owners in the state that they are required to purchase a 2024 license for their pets from their county treasurer by …
Pennsylvania Dog Owners Urged to License Pets by January 1, 2024 Read More
In the wake of several large domestic systemically important banks (DSIBs) failing nine months ago, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra has underscored the importance of regulatory authorities …
CFPB Director Emphasizes Need for Regulatory Action to Protect Financial Stability in Annual Report Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Harrisburg woman was sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm in connection …
Harrisburg Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed into law Senate Bill 607, a measure that safeguards prescription medication benefits for 20,000 older Pennsylvanians. These individuals, whose overall income has seen …
Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Ensuring Prescription Benefits for Pennsylvania Seniors Despite Income Increases” Read More
SCRANTON, PA — A 59-year-old Pennsylvania resident, Daniel Wasielewski, was sentenced on December 21, 2023, to 24 months in federal prison followed by a three-year term of supervised release. Wasielewski, …
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Two Years for Pandemic Fraud Involving Stimulus Funds Read More
SCRANTON, PA — Yerigardy Tejeda-Zoquier, a 23-year-old resident of West Hazleton in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison on December 21, 2023, for possessing with …
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Over Five Years for Intent to Distribute Crystal Methamphetamine Read More