Maryann Pugh

Houlahan Admonishes Use of Censure Censure Resolution Against Rep. Tlaib Amid Israel-Gaza Divide In a move that further exposes the deepening divisions over Israel and Gaza, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday censuring […]

Octorara Area School District Election Results Yield Mixed Outcomes Amidst Controversy ATGLEN, PA — The 2023 Octorara Area School District elections have concluded in an election that has stirred some controversy among the local c […]

Democrats Dominate in 2023 Chester County Elections CHESTER COUNTY, PA — In the 2023 county-wide elections, Chester County witnessed a strong showing from Democratic candidates across multiple p […]

Pennsylvania Lottery's October Scratch-Off Winners Claim $184.6 Million Including Five Million-Dollar Prizes PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off winners claimed a whopping $184,645,441 in prizes during October. The month was particularly r […]

PCCD Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Address Gun Violence and Behavioral Health Crises PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) last week announced the availability of $3.5 million in federal grant f […]

Fund for Women and Girls Hosts Inspiring Luncheon to Elevate Maternal Health Advocacy WEST CHESTER, PA — The Fund for Women and Girls, a renowned advocate for social impact and empowerment, has announced an enlightening Zoom luncheon o […]

Shapiro Administration Reveals Results of Operation Safe Stop 2023: Violations Decrease, But Safety Concerns Remain PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration on Monday announced the results of this year’s Operation Safe Stop, an initiative aimed at enhancing school b […]

Scam Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Calls Targeting Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applicants PENNSYLVANIA — Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne has issued a warning about a scam targeting older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities who have a […]

IRS Announces Increased 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2024 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2024 will increase to […]

Pennsylvania's General Fund Revenue Exceeds October Estimate PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania collected $3.2 billion in General Fund revenue in October, an increase of $119.8 million, or 3.8 p […]

IRS Launches New Online Tool for Clean Vehicle Sellers to Claim Energy Credits The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced a new initiative aimed at encouraging the sale of clean vehicles. The agency has launched the IRS […]

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Returns Over $2.3 Million in Licensing Fees to Local Municipalities PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) recently announced the return of more than $2.3 million in licensing fees to 1,351 m […]

Pennsylvania Department of Health Issues Alert Over WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Health recently issued an urgent alert to parents and caregivers following a recall by the Food and D […]

Decline in High School E-Cigarette Use; Rise in Middle School Tobacco Consumption: CDC and FDA Study A new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reveals significant shifts in […]

Pennsylvania Department of Education Enhances POWER Library with New Online Resources PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the addition of new online resources to the POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s e […]

PennDOT Announces Veterans Day Closure of All Driver License and Photo Centers PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that all its driver’s license and photo centers, including the f […]

Pennsylvania Unveils New Arts Dashboard to Boost Arts Education Across the Commonwealth PENNSYLVANIA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin recently launched PDE’s n […]

Nine Pennsylvania Communities Awarded $210,000 in Grants for Active Transportation Plans by WalkWorks PENNSYLVANIA — WalkWorks, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, has awarded nine communities i […]

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Announces $1M in Grants for Specialty Crops PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) has announced that it is now accepting proposals for $1 million in grants aimed at i […]

U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First Expansion of SBLC Program in Over 40 Years Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recently revealed that the SBA has granted three new Small Business […]