Maryann Pugh

Stay Alert, Lancaster Residents: Emergency Siren Test Set for December 4 LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster County officials have announced that Constellation will perform its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning si […]

Adam Streight Takes Office as Cecil County’s Fourth Executive, Pledges to Boost Education and Safety ELKTON, MD — Adam Streight officially assumed office on Monday, December 2, becoming the fourth County Executive in Cecil County’s history. The swea […]

Montgomery County to Host Open House on Floodplain Restoration Efforts NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County officials are inviting the public to participate in an open house dedicated to the Whitemarsh Wissahickon Fl […]

Explore Rewarding Civil Service Careers at Philadelphia's December Information Sessions PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) has announced a series of civil service career information sessions aime […]

Philadelphia Airport Hosts National Workshop Showcasing Art’s Transformative Role in Travel PHILADELPHIA, PA — For over twenty years, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has spearheaded efforts to bring art into airport sp […]

October 2024 Sees Sharp Decline in New Home Sales Amid Rising Inventory Levels WASHINGTON, D.C. — New residential sales statistics for October 2024, released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Ur […]

USDA Launches $2 Billion Initiative to Support Farmers and Expand Crop Storage Solutions WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently unveiled two significant programs aimed at assisting farmers who grow sp […]

Early Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form Promises Easier Access to College Financial Aid WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has officially launched the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), relea […]

HHS OCR Secures Settlement with Holy Redeemer Family Medicine Over HIPAA Privacy Rule Violation WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has reached a resolution agreement with Ho […]

CMS Proposes New Rule to Strengthen Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs for 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule aimed at bolstering protections, enhancing access to […]

Montgomery County Extends Code Blue Alert: Protecting Residents During Freezing Temperatures NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County officials today announced an extension of the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency in response to persistent freezing t […]

HHS Finalizes Rule to Expand Kidney and Liver Transplants for Individuals with HIV WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule designed to expand access to kidney and liver tr […]

SAMHSA Releases Resources to Address Mental Health Impact of Gun Violence WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (H […]

FTC Expands Telemarketing Sales Rule to Cover Tech Support Calls WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its recent approval of final amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), o […]

CMS Reports Progress in Health Care Sign-Ups for 2025 Coverage WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced robust early enrollment figures during the Open Enrollment Period fo […]

FTC Staff Report Highlights Lack of Transparency on Software Update Durations for Smart Products WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has revealed significant gaps in how manufacturers of smart products co […]

FTC Targets Evolv Technologies Over Alleged False Claims About AI Security Scanners WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Evolv Technologies, alleging that the Massachusetts-based company ma […]

FTC Distributes Nearly $1.9 Million to Consumers in Credit Bureau Center Deceptive Practices Case WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the disbursement of nearly $1.9 million to thousands of consumers who were af […]

New Report Reveals Significant Health Disparities in Tobacco Use Across U.S. Population Groups WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General has released a comprehensive report highlighting disparities in tobacco use and its health im […]

FTC Unveils Findings from First Undercover Sweep of Funeral Rule Compliance WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a detailed report summarizing the results of its inaugural undercover Funeral R […]