Maryann Pugh

PHFA Expands Homebuyer Education With Free Online Course HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has launched a new statewide online homebuyer education course at no cost, replacing its l […]

Christmas in July Brings Holiday Cheer to Fishtown's Under the El Bazaar PHILADELPHIA, PA — Santa is trading snow for sunshine as Fishtown’s popular Under the El Bazaar embraces the holiday spirit months ahead of schedule w […]

Mitsubishi Chemical Expands Reading Operations With $20.3M Investment HARRISBURG, PA — Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will invest $20.3 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Reading, a project b […]

West Chester Caterer Ordered to Upgrade Food Prep Ceiling WEST CHESTER, PA — A West Chester catering business was cited by the Chester County Health Department during a July 8 inspection after inspectors d […]

Cash App Owner to Pay Pennsylvania $1.1 Million in Fraud Settlement HARRISBURG, PA — Block Inc. will pay Pennsylvania more than $1.1 million as part of a $45 million multistate settlement resolving allegations that t […]

Pennsylvania State Police Hold Funeral for Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira Jr. ASHLAND, PA — Pennsylvania State Police held funeral services Wednesday for Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who was killed in the line of duty on July 1 […]

Settlement Forces Leadership Overhaul at Montgomery County SPCA HARRISBURG, PA — The Montgomery County SPCA has agreed to replace its leadership, improve animal care and facilities, and pay $21,040 after a P […]

Pennsylvania Opens Bidding for $4.5 Million in Development Tax Credits HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has opened competitive bidding for $4.5 million in mixed-use development tax credits, with p […]

AgConnect Releases 2026 Chester County Farm Guide for America250 WEST CHESTER, PA — AgConnect has published the 2026 Chester County Farm Guide, a commemorative edition marking the nation’s 250th anniversary while h […]

Pennsylvania Opens $12 Million Highway Workforce Grant Program HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making up to $12 million in federal funding available to schools and other educational institutions to expand t […]

Expired Food, Mold, and More Found During Local Inspections WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited multiple restaurants and food businesses for food safety violations during inspections c […]

US Mint Releases Bicentennial-Themed Silver Dollars July 9 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Mint will begin sales Thursday of limited-edition Morgan and Peace reverse proof silver dollars commemorating the n […]

FAA Moves to Clear Path for Return of US Supersonic Travel WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new noise standards for supersonic aircraft, a regulatory step that could e […]

What Chester County Inspectors Found at 3 Local Restaurants WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited three food establishments on July 6 for violations involving food temperatures, mold-like g […]

US Job Growth Misses Forecasts as Hiring Momentum Slows WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. employers added just 57,000 jobs in June, far below economists’ expectations and accompanied by steep downward revisions to p […]

ICYMI: USDA, SBA Build Complaint System for Farm Regulation Fights WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Small Business Administration created a formal complaint process for farmers, ranchers and s […]

Interior Seeks Biking Trail Proposals to Expand Recreation Access WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture are seeking public nominations for long-distance biking routes as they begin i […]

USDA Launches $500 Million Fertilizer Fund to Expand U.S. Production WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a $500 million program to expand domestic fertilizer manufacturing, marking the T […]

War Department Backs Trades Training With $10 Million Grant WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of War is committing $10 million to the mikeroweWORKS Foundation as part of a new workforce initiative aimed at a […]

USDA Sets $500 Million Program to Aid Beef Processors WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $500 million in temporary payments to eligible beef processors, aiming to p […]