Maryann Pugh

Chester County Municipalities Secure Over $6.5M in State Funding for Water and Sewer System Upgrades WEST CHESTER, PA — Seven municipalities in Chester County are set to receive substantial state funding to enhance their water, stormwater, and sewer s […]

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Nine Companies for Unapproved Antimicrobial Animal Drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently alerted the public to its issuance of nine warning letters to various manufacturers and […]

Brandywine Virtual Academy Enhances Online Learning with Weekly Field Trips DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) is revolutionizing the online education landscape by integrating regular in-person field trips i […]

Department of Veterans Affairs Screens 5 Million Veterans for Toxic Exposures The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made a significant stride in veteran healthcare, having screened 5 million veterans for possible toxic […]

FDA Proposes Significant Reorganization to Enhance Oversight of Human Food Supply The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently shared an important update regarding its efforts to establish a unified Human Foods Program […]

Dr. Steve Werner Appointed as Principal of Fugett Middle School in West Chester WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) has announced the appointment of Dr. Steve Werner as the Principal of Fugett Middle S […]

FDA Establishes Specialized Advisory Committee for Genetic Metabolic Diseases In a recent announcement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed its plans to form a new advisory committee dedicated to addressing […]

State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces Recipients of Art of the State 2023 Purchase Awards PENNSYLVANIA — The State Museum of Pennsylvania recently revealed the recipients of the esteemed Art of the State 2023 Purchase Awards. The artists w […]

West Chester East High School Senior Alex Chen Selected as Delegate for US Senate Youth Program WEST CHESTER, PA — Alex Chen, a senior at West Chester East High School, has been selected as one of the two Pennsylvania delegates for the p […]

Pennsylvania Commission Approves $19 Million in Grants for Nonprofits and Law Enforcement PENNSYLVANIA — On December 13, 2023, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), chaired by Lt. Governor Austin Davis, approved $19 m […]

PennDOT Approves 25 Rail Freight Improvement Projects, Boosting Jobs and Mobility Across Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced the approval of 25 rail freight improvement projects. These d […]

FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Amgen's Acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics, Ensuring Continued Pharmaceutical Competition The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently finalized a consent order that resolves potential competition issues arising from Amgen Inc.’s […]

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of New State-of-the-Art Pennsylvania State Police Academy PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Department of General Services (DGS) Secretary Reggie McNeil, and P […]

IRS Announces 2024 Standard Mileage Rates for Automobile Usage The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released the optional standard mileage rates for 2024. These rates are used to compute the deductible […]

FTC Finalizes New Rule to Combat Auto Retail Scams, Aims to Save Consumers $3.4 Billion Annually The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently finalized a new rule aimed at combating two widespread illegal tactics consumers face when purchasing a […]

Pennsylvania Honors 1,000 New State Employees with Military Service PENNSYLVANIA — As part of the annual Pennsylvania State Employee Military Service Recognition Campaign, officials from the Commonwealth of P […]

Pennsylvania Dog Owners Urged to Purchase 2024 Licenses Ahead of New Year and Price Increase PENNSYLVANIA — Dog owners have been reminded to purchase their annual dog licenses for 2024 before January 1, to comply with state law and avoid the u […]

FTC Dismisses Case Against Sanofi After Termination of Proposed Acquisition of Pompe Disease Drug License from Maze Therapeutics The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it has moved to dismiss its case against pharmaceutical giant Sanofi following the company’s […]

Pennsylvania DHS Releases New Positive Approaches Journal Focusing on Suicide Prevention PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently released the latest issue of the Positive Approaches Journal. The j […]

Treasury Department and IRS Issue Interim Guidance on New Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax The Department of Treasury, in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), recently issued Notice 2024-10. This notice provides additional […]