Maryann Pugh

HHS Pioneers Food as Medicine Movement with Groundbreaking Summit and Collaborative Ventures WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, January 31, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) convened its inaugural ‘Food is Medicine’ summit. T […]

Federal Government Pledges $28 Million to Combat Substance Abuse and Mental Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move towards addressing America’s escalating substance abuse and mental health crisis, the U.S. Department of H […]

A Bold Stroke in the Fight for Fair Drug Pricing: Biden-Harris Administration Launches Negotiation Program and Resource Hub WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has long stood as an outlier on the global stage when it comes to prescription drug costs, with prices that can b […]

Pennsylvania State Police Sees Surge in Applicants After Dropping College Credit Requirement HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently announced a substantial increase in eligible applicants for state trooper positions. T […]

Popular Philly Liquor Store Temporarily Shuts its Doors for a Springtime Makeover PHILADELPHIA, PA — A popular Fine Wine & Good Spirits store will be temporarily closing its doors for renovations. The store, located at 135 W. C […]

Biden-Harris Initiative Significantly Boosts Access to Key Sickle Cell Therapies WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration is taking a decisive step towards equality in healthcare with its announcement of the Cell and G […]

VA Pledges $5M Annually in New Funding Push to End Veteran Homelessness WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to combat veteran homelessness, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a funding opportunity t […]

Pennsylvania Insurance Department Recovers Over $10M for Consumers, Connects Thousands with Lost Insurance Benefits HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced the recovery of more than $10 million last year for consumers who were victims o […]

HHS Rallies Agencies, Expertise And Resources To Counterattack The Sweeping Syphilis Epidemic WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the startling upswing in syphilis cases across the nation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) i […]

Record-Breaking Health Coverage Enrollment in Pennsylvania Surpasses Expectations HARRISBURG, PA — Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, has reported a record-breaking enrollment of nearly 435,000 P […]

VA Surpasses Goal, Provides Permanent Homes for Over 46,000 Homeless Veterans in 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major stride toward eradicating homelessness among veterans in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) a […]

PennDOT Pledges $13 Million for Traffic Safety Overhaul HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently unveiled a $13 million investment focused on enhancing road safety a […]

Federal Trade Commission Holds Blackbaud Inc. Accountable for Security Lapses Settlement Requires Comprehensive Security Measures and Data Deletion to Protect Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The data services firm Blackbaud Inc., h […]

Amazon's $1.4B iRobot Acquisition Falls Through: A Major Shift for Tech Giants and Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon recently halted its planned acquisition of Roomba maker iRobot, a deal valued at $1.4 billion. This would have ranked among A […]

Historic Blueprint Bonanza: Lancaster County Archives Receives Grant to Preserve Victorian Era Architectural Records LANCASTER, PA — The Lancaster County Archives has recently been awarded a grant of $4,827.50 from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. T […]

Pennsylvanians Receiving Unemployment Benefits Urged to Look Out for Essential Tax Document HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary Nancy A. Walker of the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is reminding Pennsylvanians who received Unemployment C […]

Court Slaps $28.7M Fine on Telemarketers for Violating Do Not Call Registry: A Wake-Up Call for the Industry WASHINTON, D.C. — A federal district court last week issued final orders against Day Pacer, LLC and EduTrek, LLC, along with their owners, marking o […]

Pennsylvania Pumps $600,000 into Veterans Employment Program to Boost Job Opportunities HARRISBURG, PA — In a move that underscores the state’s commitment to its veteran community, Pennsylvania’s Deparor & Industry (L&I) has announced an i […]

Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Utilize Free Online Tax Filing System as Tax Season Opens HARRISBURG, PA — Tax season is officially upon us, and for Pennsylvania residents, the Department of Revenue has some good news. Taxpayers can file t […]

Pennsylvania Calls on Young Artists in Fight Against Lyme Disease HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is inviting all first through sixth-grade students in Pennsylvania to step up in the fight against Lyme d […]