Maryann Pugh

Final IRS Tip Tax Rule Expands Who Qualifies for Break WASHINGTON, D.C. — More tipped workers will be able to claim a federal tax deduction under finalized rules defining which jobs qualify and what c […]

USDA Rule Speeds Environmental Reviews for Projects WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers, ranchers, and rural communities may see faster approval of federal projects after the U.S. Department of Agriculture f […]

Education Dept. Lifts Title IX Agreements From Six Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six school districts and institutions will no longer be bound by certain federal civil rights compliance agreements after the U.S. D […]

CMS Pushes Digital Health Shift With New App Ecosystem WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patients may soon be able to access and share their medical information more easily through new digital tools unveiled by the C […]

$135M Federal Push Targets Rural Care and Nutrition Gaps WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patients in rural communities and underserved areas may see expanded access to nutrition services and medical care under more than $ […]

VA Enrollment Surge Raises Questions on Access, Impact WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 100,000 veterans have newly enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs health care so far in 2026, reaching that m […]

StubHub to Pay $10M Over Hidden Ticket Fees Complaint WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ticket buyers who were shown incomplete prices online may receive refunds after federal regulators ordered StubHub to pay $10 m […]

Free SBA Summit Offers Small Businesses Tools to Grow WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small business owners nationwide will have access to free training, federal resources, and networking opportunities during a t […]

New IRS Rule Targets Cash Transfers Abroad With 1% Tax WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans who send money overseas using cash or similar payment methods will face a new 1% federal tax beginning in 2026 under p […]

New GeoTrail Opens 25 Parks to History Hunters Statewide HANOVER, PA — A new statewide geocaching trail launching this weekend will guide visitors through 25 Pennsylvania state parks, combining outdoor r […]

$87K Arts Investment Aims to Boost Pittsburgh Tourism PITTSBURGH, PA — A new state-backed arts initiative aims to position Pittsburgh as a national destination for craft, supported by $87,000 in seed f […]

Kennett Square Senior Fair Offers Free Services, Music, and Community Support KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A morning of helpful resources, live music, and community connection is coming to Kennett Square as local seniors are invited to t […]

Trout Stocking Highlights Cleaner Streams, More Fishing Access LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Expanded stream restoration efforts across Pennsylvania are improving water quality and increasing fishing opportunities, s […]

Audit Finds Chester County CYS Used State Funds Appropriately HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor released a compliance audit of the Chester County Children and Youth Services agency covering the f […]

Health Department Reports Violations at Two Chester County Sites WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at two facilities following inspections conducted on A […]

$10.7M Investment to Bring 100 Tech Jobs to Harrisburg HARRISBURG, PA — A $10.7 million private investment will expand a digital marketing firm’s operations in Harrisburg, creating 100 new technology job […]

Statewide Crackdown Targets Aggressive Drivers Through April 26 PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers across Pennsylvania can expect increased police enforcement through April 26 as state and local agencies launch a c […]

Free Concert Series Across PA Aims to Draw Thousands HERSHEY, PA — Pennsylvania will host a five-city series of free concerts from late May through June as part of the state’s lead-up to the nat […]

New Vape Law Limits What Stores Can Sell in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, PA — Thousands of vape retailers in Pennsylvania will soon be restricted to selling only state-approved products under a new law r […]

State Push Links Kids’ Books to $100 Education Accounts HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding efforts to connect early childhood reading programs with education savings accounts, linking free book d […]