Maryann Pugh

Snow Emergency Looms: Pennsylvania Prepares Sweeping Interstate Vehicle Bans HARRISBURG, PA — With a major winter storm bearing down on the Commonwealth, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced plans to i […]

Keystone of America: Pa. House Unveils Exhibit Ahead of Nation’s 250th HARRISBURG, PA — As the nation counts down to its 250th birthday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is opening a new exhibit that places P […]

High Court Blocks Chester Takeover, Secures Water Authority’s Independence HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s highest court delivered a decisive victory Wednesday for regional water customers, ruling that the City of Chester can […]

Health Inspectors Flag Mold, Expired Milk, Roaches in Chester County Eateries WEST CHESTER, PA — Health inspectors cited a range of sanitation and food safety violations at multiple Chester County food establishments during i […]

$1.3M Surge Targets Roads, Sidewalks, and Sewers Across Chester County HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.3 million in state funding has been approved for infrastructure upgrades across Chester County, promising safer s […]

Cold Food, Pests, Pesticides: Health Inspectors Flag Chester County Eateries WEST CHESTER, PA — Health inspectors fanned out across Chester County this week, uncovering a range of food safety violations at popular eateries, f […]

Nearly $1.8M in State Grants Flow to Roads, Sidewalks, and Sewers in Chester Co. PAOLI, PA — A fresh infusion of state funding is set to reshape sidewalks, intersections, and underground infrastructure across parts of Chester C […]

Over $2.8M in State Grants Target Roads, Water, and Stormwater in District 74 HARRISBURG, PA — A surge of state investment is headed to communities in Chester County, with more than $2.85 million approved to rebuild bridges, r […]

Nearly $8M in State Grants Target Roads, Bridges, and Sewers Across SD44 ROYERSFORD, PA — A sweeping package of state grants totaling nearly $8 million is set to reshape roads, bridges, and wastewater systems across parts o […]

SEPTA’s December Numbers Reveal Shifting Commutes Amid Closures and Shortages PHILADELPHIA, PA — A turbulent December for transit riders left its mark on the region’s largest transportation system, as system-wide ridership at the […]

Over $1.1M Flows to Chester County Water Projects as Aging Systems Get Boost WEST CHESTER, PA — More than $1.12 million in new state funding is headed to Chester County to shore up aging sewer and water infrastructure, t […]

Visa Rule Shift Ends Forced Departures for Religious Workers, Easing Years of Disruption WASHINGTON, D.C. — A long-standing immigration hurdle that forced thousands of foreign-born religious workers to leave the United States for a year a […]

Lancaster Unveils New Water Brand to End Confusion, Not Change Service LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster residents may soon notice a new name on city water communications, but officials say the change is about clarity, not c […]

Pharmacy Deserts Spread Across Pa. as Closures Top 1,000, Reform Fight Grows HARRISBURG, PA — A deepening wave of pharmacy closures has left large swaths of Pennsylvania without reliable access to prescription drugs, prompting a […]

Lancaster Council Sets Tight Clock to Fill Seat Vacated by New Mayor LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster City Council has launched a rapid, rules-bound process to fill a vacant council seat left open by the resignation of former C […]

Wilmington Lands $2M PFAS Grant as Federal Funds Reshape Water Systems WILMINGTON, DE — A new infusion of nearly $2 million in federal-backed funding is pushing Wilmington’s long-running effort to confront toxic PFAS con […]

Free Tax Help Arrives as Philly Small Businesses Brace for a New Filing Era PHILADELPHIA, PA — As sweeping changes to Philadelphia’s business tax rules take effect, the Parker administration has rolled out a new lifeline for […]

Roaches, Temperature Risks Flagged in Chester County Restaurant Inspections CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Health inspectors uncovered a range of food safety violations across Chester County during routine inspections this week, i […]

Small Philly Businesses Face a Tax Shock as BIRT Filing Rules Change PHILADELPHIA, PA — Tax season in 2026 is shaping up to be a rude awakening for thousands of Philadelphia businesses that have never before had to f […]

Philadelphia Names 15 ‘Employers of Choice’ in Push to Close Skills Gap PHILADELPHIA, PA — From hospitals and manufacturers to breweries and community nonprofits, a cross-section of Philadelphia employers is being held up a […]