Maryann Pugh

Philadelphia's AmeriCorps Members Stand with Leaders on MLK Day of Service PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s spirit of service shone brightly this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, as two exceptional citizens, Yanah Jefferies and J […]

Smokers Beware: Unmasking the Hidden Dangers WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the aroma of your morning coffee mingles with the curling smoke from your cigarette, you justify the indulgence. Every smoker h […]

Philadelphia Mayor Calls for Forensic Investigation into City's Office of Homeless Services PHILADELPHIA, PA — Mayor Cherelle L. Parker recently announced that an independent accounting firm has been hired to conduct a forensic investigation i […]

CDC Opens New East Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Tokyo, Bolstering Global Health Security TOKYO, JAPAN — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has marked a significant step forward in global health security with the i […]

Navigating Your Way Through the 2023 Philadelphia Wage Tax Refunds: A Closer Look at Procedures and Implications Understanding the Who, What, and How of Philly Wage Tax Refunds PHILADELPHIA, PA — As workers in Philadelphia, it’s important to be informed not o […]

IRS Updates FAQs for Form 1099-K, Delays New $600 Reporting Threshold WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ramping up its efforts to provide taxpayers with clearer information this filing season. The a […]

McCormick Unveils 'Fighting for Pennsylvania's Future' Bus: A Game Changer in the Senate Race? LITITZ, PA — In a bid to connect with voters across Pennsylvania, Republican Dave McCormick recently launched the “Fighting for Pennsylvania’s Fut […]

Justice Served: Foreclosure Relief Scam Operation Slapped with $12 Million Penalty WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a victory for consumers across the nation, a notorious foreclosure relief scam operation has been hit with a hefty $12 million i […]

PENNVEST Goes Green: $22M Investment in Clean Water Initiative Signals Future of Sustainable Agriculture HARRISBURG, PA — In an era where sustainability is more than a buzzword, Pennsylvania takes the lead with a multimillion-dollar investment in the f […]

Pennsylvania Game Commission Opens Doors to Aspiring Game Wardens HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is inviting interested individuals to join its ranks and become part of a 129-year tradition of s […]

Lend a Hand to the Keystone State's Heroes: Your Tax Refund Can Make a Difference ANNVILLE, PA — Have you ever wondered how you could better support our military personnel and veterans in Pennsylvania? Here’s an opportunity right w […]

Pennsylvania Labor Department Cracks Down on Labor Law Violations, Recoups $4M in Lost Wages HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is ramping up its protection of workers’ rights as it witnessed a significant u […]

Pennsylvania Officials Warn SNAP Recipients of Phishing Scam HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being warned of a potential phishing scam s […]

Emergency Action Taken to Plug Leaking Abandoned Gas Wells in Pennsylvania PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has initiated an emergency project to seal two leaking abandoned n […]

Governor's Budget Aims to Bolster Aging Pennsylvanians: A Win for the Elderly or Fiscal Overreach? HARRISBURG, PA — In the wake of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-2025 budget address, AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh expressed e […]

ICYMI: Pennsylvania Invests $4 Million in Technical Education Equipment Grants HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) recently announced a significant investment in the state’s career and technical e […]

Pennsylvania's Battle Royal: Sheriffs Back McCormick for Senate in Fight for Keystone State Control HARRISBURG, PA — Senate hopeful Dave McCormick has bagged a big political catch. Forty-seven Pennsylvania sheriffs have thrown their weight behind M […]

Delaware Housing Authority Director Eugene Young Jr. to Step Down in March DOVER, DE — Governor John Carney announced on Friday that Eugene Young Jr., the current director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, will be s […]

New Appointees Join the Department of the Interior to Advance Clean Energy and Environmental Justice WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior this week welcomed three new appointees. These leaders will play pivotal roles in advancing the a […]

Boost for Vocational Education: Local Schools Bag $255,000 in Technical Education Grants ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced this week that three educational institutions in Senate District 44 h […]