Maryann Pugh

Whitewater Release Set for Tohickon Creek Draws Paddlers UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA — Whitewater boating conditions will return to Tohickon Creek later this month as state officials prepare to release water from L […]

Pa. Approves $4.1 Million in Loans for Business Expansion HARRISBURG, PA — Three Pennsylvania businesses will receive more than $4.1 million in state-backed loans to support expansion projects expected to c […]

SBA Targets Hundreds of Contractors as Oversight Expands WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials have begun removing hundreds of companies from a major small-business contracting program while also promoting n […]

State Posts Performance Scores for Local Aging Agencies HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents can now view performance evaluations for local agencies that provide services to older adults, following a n […]

IRS Unveils New Tax Break Forms, Scam Warnings, and Child Savings Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers filing 2025 returns will see new deductions for tips, overtime pay, car loan interest, and seniors under updated I […]

Trump Orders New Crackdown on Online Scams and Cybercrime WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to build a coordinated plan to identify, d […]

Pa. Lawmakers Advance Bills Targeting Data Center Impacts HARRISBURG, PA — Two bills aimed at increasing transparency and helping local governments manage the impacts of data center development advanced out o […]

Philadelphia Transit Gets $8.47M Ahead of World Cup Crowds WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal funding will provide $8.47 million to support public transit operations in the Philadelphia region as the city prepares to h […]

Pa. Disability Savings Program Tops $200M Milestone ERIE, PA — Pennsylvania’s PA ABLE savings program for people with disabilities has surpassed $200 million in assets, state officials announced Fri […]

Chester County Health Inspectors Cite Violations at Two Food Facilities WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited sanitation and food safety violations at two licensed food facilities during i […]

Officials Urge Cleanup Efforts as Pennsylvania Prepares for Tourism Surge PITTSBURGH, PA — State officials and environmental partners are urging Pennsylvanians to take part in a statewide cleanup campaign ahead of a major t […]

Pa. Officials Highlight Training, Aid in Disaster Preparedness Efforts HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials say thousands of hours of training and expanded interstate disaster response efforts are helping strengthen t […]

Chester County Opens $2M Grant Program for Land Preservation WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County is accepting applications for a new round of funding to help municipalities and conservation groups preserve open s […]

Federal Health Agency Launches Cybersecurity Tool for Hospitals WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials have launched a new cybersecurity assessment tool designed to help hospitals and public health o […]

PA ABLE Program Set for New Manager, Lower Fees in July HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s ABLE savings program for residents with disabilities will transition to a new program manager this summer, a change sta […]

Audit Finds Policy Issue in West Grove Fire Relief Association HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released an audit of the West Grove Fire Company Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Ass […]

Pa. Lawmakers Urge Probe Into Rising Gas Prices Amid Conflict HARRISBURG, PA — Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are calling for a state investigation into rapidly rising gasoline prices, arguing that recent increases m […]

New Grants Aim to Expand Markets for Pennsylvania Farm Products HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania agriculture groups can now apply for state grants designed to promote farm products, expand exports, and strengthen m […]

Pa. Lawmakers Scrutinize AI Pricing on Groceries HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are examining whether artificial intelligence-driven pricing systems could allow retailers to charge d […]

Chester County Appoints Erik Walschburger as Chief Clerk and Administrator WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County commissioners have appointed Erik Walschburger as Chief Clerk and County Administrator, county officials a […]