Maryann Pugh

$300 Million Lifeline Handed to Farmers Struggling to Stay Afloat—USDA Delivers Final Boost Under Inflation Reduction Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has just unveiled its last major push to aid distressed farm loan borrowers, announcing ne […]

Philly Stat 360 Launches—Revolutionizing How Citizens See and Feel Their Government PHILADELPHIA, PA — Change is here. Philadelphia has introduced Philly Stat 360, a bold and groundbreaking digital tool aimed at revolutionizing city go […]

USDA Seeks Top Minds to Revolutionize Food Safety—Step Up to Protect America’s Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has just issued a national call to action. Th […]

HUD Overhauls Cost Adjustment Factors to Save Affordable Housing—A Vital Move Amid Rising Insurance Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Affordable housing providers across the nation just caught a break in their uphill battle to stay afloat. The U.S. Department of Ho […]

Philadelphia Revenue Department Resumes Door-to-Door Tax Investigations PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue has resumed door-to-door investigations as part of its standard practices to en […]

USDA Launches $4.5 Million Nutrition Hub Network to Tackle Chronic Diet-Related Diseases—A Food Revolution or Just the Start? WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is changing the game when it comes to fighting diet-related chronic diseases and im […]

PennDOT Centers Closed New Year’s Day—Online Services Open 24/7 HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that all driver license and photo centers, including the f […]

Philadelphia Gears Up for Historic KnuckleMania V Bare-Knuckle Fighting Event PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania is set to make sports history as it hosts its first-ever sanctioned bare-knuckle fighting event. KnuckleMania V, the a […]

Protect Your Pet and Community: Time to License Your Dog in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania dog owners, the clock is ticking! By January 1, 2025, all dogs in the state must be licensed, and skipping this re […]

$4.37 Billion USDA Investment Could Change Rural Energy Forever—Here’s How WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s rural landscape is on the verge of an energy revolution. Earlier this month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack anno […]

Holiday Tragedy and Triumph: Pennsylvania Police Unveil Shocking Christmas Crash Stats and Bold New Year Warnings HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have released their crash and enforcement data for the 2024 Christmas travel period, covering De […]

$225 Million HUD Investment Targets Manufactured Housing—A Game-Changer for Millions of Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. — Manufactured housing has taken center stage in the U.S. housing crisis, and for good reason. With over 22 million Americans li […]

Avian Flu Alert in Sussex County—Could H5N1 Spark a Wildlife and Poultry Crisis? DOVER, DE — A troubling sight in the coastal waters of Sussex County has set off alarms across Delaware. A cluster of snow geese, found either dead or […]

USDA Pushes $300 Million to Transform Global Ag Trade—How Will U.S. Farms Dominate Emerging Markets? WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is doubling down on its commitment to reshaping global agricultural trade. Earlier this mo […]

USDA’s $313 Million ReConnect Investment Set to Revolutionize Rural Internet Access—Closing the Digital Divide WASHINGTON, D.C. — For far too long, rural America has been left on the wrong side of the digital divide. The Biden-Harris Administration is st […]

Emergency Dredging Project at Indian River Inlet Makes Significant Progress BETHANY BEACH, DE — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has reported substantial advancements in the em […]

$12 Million HUD Grants to Transform Rural Housing—A Lifeline for Low-Income Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bold step toward tackling the housing crisis in rural America has just been announced. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De […]

Workshop Aims to Educate on the Benefits of Prescribed Fire DOVER, DE — The Delaware Prescribed Fire Council is set to host a free “Learn & Burn” workshop to promote understanding and acceptance of presc […]

USDA’s $116 Million Fertilizer Boost Could Revolutionize Farming—And Lower Your Grocery Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking decisive action to transform the agriculture industry and combat rising fe […]

USDA Expands Nationwide Milk Testing to Combat H5N1—Are We Winning the War on Dairy Disease? WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ramped up its fight against the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 […]