Maryann Pugh

CMS Proposes New Rule to Strengthen Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs for 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed rule aimed at bolstering protections, enhancing access to […]

Montgomery County Extends Code Blue Alert: Protecting Residents During Freezing Temperatures NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County officials today announced an extension of the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency in response to persistent freezing t […]

HHS Finalizes Rule to Expand Kidney and Liver Transplants for Individuals with HIV WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule designed to expand access to kidney and liver tr […]

SAMHSA Releases Resources to Address Mental Health Impact of Gun Violence WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (H […]

FTC Expands Telemarketing Sales Rule to Cover Tech Support Calls WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its recent approval of final amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), o […]

CMS Reports Progress in Health Care Sign-Ups for 2025 Coverage WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced robust early enrollment figures during the Open Enrollment Period fo […]

FTC Staff Report Highlights Lack of Transparency on Software Update Durations for Smart Products WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has revealed significant gaps in how manufacturers of smart products co […]

FTC Targets Evolv Technologies Over Alleged False Claims About AI Security Scanners WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Evolv Technologies, alleging that the Massachusetts-based company ma […]

Upper Uwchlan Township Secures $350,000 Grant for Hickory Park Upgrades HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, this week announced that Upper Uwchlan Township has been awarded a $350,000 g […]

Spring City Borough Secures $350,000 Grant for Boat Launch Park Development HARRISBURG, PA — Spring City Borough has been awarded a $350,000 grant by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). This funding, p […]

Centennial Celebration: Honoring Blanche McKee’s Remarkable Life Journey WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Freedom Village at Brandywine recently honored one of its most esteemed residents, Blanche McKee, as she celebrated her 100th bi […]

Community Engagement Shines at Phoenixville Shredding Event PHOENIXVILLE, PA — On a crisp, clear autumn day marked by the region’s record low rainfall, Chester County residents gathered at the Starr Street V […]