Maryann Pugh

CFPB Shines a Spotlight on Troubling Student Loan Servicing Practices Amid Payment Resumption The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently issued a spotlight on its oversight of student loan servicing practices, revealing […]

Pennsylvania Bolsters Suicide Prevention Efforts with Updated Columbia Protocol Mobile App PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced an update to the Columbia Protocol Mobile App. The app, which is d […]

Wilmington Honored as "American World War II Heritage City" by National Park Service WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington has been recognized by the National Park Service as an “American World War II Heritage City” for 2023. The title honors c […]

Philadelphia Law Department Attorneys Step Up to Serve as 2024 Board Observers PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia Law Department recently announced that two of its attorneys will serve as Board Observers for the 2024 t […]

Warning Issued Over Elevated Lead Levels in Recalled Apple Cinnamon Fruit Pouches Federal authorities are urgently warning consumers not to eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of apple cinnamon fruit pouches due to an ongoing […]

Pennsylvania Expands Definition of Small Business, Opens More Opportunities for State Contracts PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) recently increased the revenue limit defining small businesses from $38.5 m […]

Philadelphia Offers Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Low-Income Homeowners PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia has long been committed to supporting its residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Now, in a […]

Philadelphia Department of Aviation Appoints Michael Morris as Deputy CIO of Customer Engagement PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a significant move, the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation, which operates Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) a […]

National Radon Action Month Highlights Silent but Deadly Threat in Pennsylvania Homes PENNSYLVANIA — January is National Radon Action Month, an annual observance aimed at raising public awareness of the hazards posed by radon, a c […]

Philadelphia International Airport and U.S. Customs Partner for Global Entry Enrollment Blitz PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have announced a four-day “Global Entry e […]

'Fill a Glass with Hope' Campaign Receives Over $135,000 in Donations to Tackle Food Insecurity in Pennsylvania PENNSYLVANIA — The Fill a Glass with Hope® (FGWH) initiative, a charitable milk distribution program designed to alleviate food insecurity across Pe […]

Wilmington Police Academy Welcomes Seven Diverse New Recruits WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Police Chief Wilfredo Campos announced on Friday the graduation of seven new officers from the 1 […]

Cristian Luna Launches Bid for Pennsylvania's 13th District State Representative Seat WEST GROVE, PA — In a move that promises to inject fresh energy and innovative thinking into Southern Chester County’s political landscape, West G […]

Christa Fazio Steps In as New Communications Director at Chester County Intermediate Unit DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) in Downingtown, PA, has welcomed Christa Fazio as their new director of communications, m […]

Parkesburg Police Chief Brian Sheller to Retire After a Distinguished 36-Year Tenure PARKESBURG, PA — After nearly four decades of steadfast service to the community, Parkesburg Borough Police Department’s longest-serving Police C […]

Pennsylvania Boosts Childcare Tax Credit: A Financial Lifeline for Families BERWYN, PA — In Pennsylvania, the burden of childcare costs has been a growing concern. The average cost in 2023 ranged from $9,000 to $13,000 — con […]

Wilmington Reports Significant Drop in Murder Rate, According to 2023 Year-End Police Report WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington’s murder rate decreased by a significant 22% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the Wilmington Police D […]

Senators Casey and Fetterman Rally for Auto Workers' Unionization Rights Amidst Tensions with Non-Union Automakers U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have joined forces with 30 of their colleagues, penning a letter to 13 non-unionized […]

Delaware Eyes Offshore Wind Power, Aims for Regional Cooperation and Environmental Care DELAWARE — In a move that could reshape Delaware’s energy landscape, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) State Ene […]