Maryann Pugh

USDA Awards $670K to PA Farms in Rural Growth Push HARRISBURG, PA — Four Pennsylvania farms and agricultural businesses will receive more than $670,000 in federal funding to expand food production, m […]

Mold, Expired Food, and Sanitation Issues Found in Chester County Inspections WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited multiple food establishments across Chester County for food safety and sanitation v […]

Ancient Rock Site Joins PA Forest System in Major Expansion HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania expanded its state forest system Thursday with the addition of Bilgers Rocks, a 173-acre geological site in Clearfield C […]

PA Attorney General Warns of Digital Invitation Email Scam HARRISBURG, PA — Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about a phishing scam in which cybercriminals use compromised email accounts to send fake d […]

Cold Food, Broken Equipment, and Sanitation Issues Hit Chester County Kitchens WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited multiple Chester County food establishments for food safety and sanitation violations d […]

New PA Law Ends Accessibility Code Limbo After Court Ruling HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has restored its ability to update accessibility standards for buildings and public spaces after Gov. Josh Shapiro s […]

Philly Nuclear Project Promises Jobs, Cancer Drug Expansion PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Wednesday highlighted a $450 million nuclear medicine project in Philadelphia that state leaders say c […]

Fetterman Presses FEMA Over Delayed COVID Payments to PA Hospitals WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than $600 million in federal COVID-19 reimbursement funding remains unpaid to Pennsylvania healthcare providers, prompting U […]

PA Restores Contractor Portal After Cyberattack Disruption HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania contractors can once again register and renew their state home improvement licenses online after a cyber incident last y […]

Unsafe Food Temps, Dirty Equipment Trigger Chester County Warnings WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Health Department inspectors cited five food establishments during May 6 inspections, including violations i […]

PA House Adopts Resolution Recognizing Ukrainian Independence Day WEST CHESTER, PA — Chris Pielli said the Pennsylvania House has adopted his resolution recognizing August 24, 2026, as Ukrainian Independence Day in P […]

Shapiro Unveils Office Overhaul Amid $180M Savings Push HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday unveiled a newly renovated workspace for the Office of State Inspector General as part of the S […]

Chester County Lawmaker Revives AI Disclosure Push HARRISBURG, PA — Online shoppers in Pennsylvania could eventually be told when images, videos, or other marketing content were created using a […]

Fetterman Pushes Crackdown on ‘Fake Meat’ Labels WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shoppers could soon see stricter labeling rules for plant-based and lab-grown meat alternatives under bipartisan legislation i […]

Treasury Blocks Payment for Shapiro Home Upgrades Amid Legal Fight HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity said the state cannot legally use taxpayer funds to pay for security-related upgrades already c […]

Raw Goat, Dirty Slicers, and Cooling Violations Trigger Chester County Citations WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Health Department inspectors cited five food establishments for violations during May 5 inspections, including r […]

Seat Belt Crackdown Begins as Fatalities Remain Preventable PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania drivers can expect increased enforcement through the end of May as state officials launch a statewide seat belt c […]

PA Youth Safety Funding Expands as Demand Surges ERIE, PA — More than $65 million in new state funding is being deployed to expand youth safety and afterschool programs across Pennsylvania, as o […]

PA Public Gardens Week Highlights Big Impact, Hidden Value HARRISBURG, PA — Public gardens across Pennsylvania are gaining renewed attention for their economic and environmental contributions after state l […]

PA Lawmakers Order Study as Pollinator Declines Raise Alarm HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers have ordered a new statewide study on pollinators and other invertebrates, a move supporters say is aimed at p […]