Maryann Pugh

Pennsylvania Expands Outdoors Campaign as Recreation Industry Grows PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials launched the state’s third annual Outdoors for All celebration in Philadelphia on Saturday, expanding a s […]

Pennsylvania Secures Spot at America250 State Fair After Bipartisan Push WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania will participate in the Great American State Fair on the National Mall during the nation’s 250th anniversary c […]

PennDOT Driver License Centers to Close for July 4 Holiday Weekend HARRISBURG, PA — PennDOT’s driver’s license and photo centers across Pennsylvania will close July 4 for the Independence Day holiday, with two f […]

Sanofi Wins $10.6 Million State Grant to Cut Emissions at Vaccine Plant SWIFTWATER, PA — Sanofi Pasteur will receive a $10.6 million state grant to modernize operations at its Monroe County vaccine manufacturing facility, a […]

Pennsylvania Expands Measles Response as Cases Climb to 84 LANCASTER, PA — Pennsylvania health officials are expanding vaccination efforts and public health outreach as statewide measles cases have risen to 8 […]

McCormick, Rosen Bill Seeks Faster Military Drone Integration WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and Jacky Rosen have introduced bipartisan legislation directing the Pentagon to study allied c […]

HHS Expands Health Data Network as Record Exchanges Top 1 Billion WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing oversight of the nation’s electronic health information exchange n […]

Pennsylvania Steps Up Boating DUI Enforcement Ahead of July 4 Holiday HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will increase enforcement efforts against impaired boating during the Independence Day w […]

Expired Food, Dirty Equipment Found at Local Establishments WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited several food establishments Friday for violations ranging from bare-hand contact with r […]

Pennsylvania Sues Wedding Photography Company Over Missing Photos, Refund Disputes HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against Philadelphia-based Christina Hernandez Artistry LLC, which d […]

Audit Finds Vehicle, Recordkeeping Issues at Paoli Fire Relief Association HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor has released an audit of the Paoli Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association of Tredyffrin T […]

Chester County Sheriff’s Office Adds Five Deputies Following Academy Graduation WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office has added five new deputies following their graduation from Delaware County Community Col […]

Pennsylvania House Panel Advances AI Chatbot Safety Bill HARRISBURG, PA — A Pennsylvania House committee has advanced legislation that would impose some of the state’s first safeguards on artificial i […]

Chester County Names Faith Mattox-Baldini as County Solicitor WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has appointed Faith Mattox-Baldini as county solicitor, making permanent the role she has held on an acting basis s […]

House Committee Advances Bill to Preserve Foster Youth Benefits HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan bill that would prevent Pennsylvania agencies from using Social Security benefits intended for foster youth to offset t […]

Pennsylvania Launches Overdose Prevention Pilot for Older Adults NEW CASTLE, PA — Pennsylvania is launching a pilot program in four counties, including Chester County, aimed at reducing fatal overdoses among older a […]

Pennsylvania Targets Utility Profits as Shutoffs Hit Record Highs HARRISBURG, PA — With utility shutoffs reaching record levels and energy costs continuing to rise, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Wednesday convened u […]

Fire Forces Closure of West Chester Diner as Health Officials Order Cleanup WEST CHESTER, PA — A fire in a crawl space beneath the kitchen of D-K Diner in West Chester prompted health officials to order the restaurant closed W […]

House Advances Data Center Pause Bill to Expand Local Control HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved bipartisan legislation that would allow municipalities to temporarily halt c […]

House Advances Shusterman Child Care Study Amid Cost Pressures HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 186-16 on Wednesday to approve legislation directing a statewide study of P […]