Maryann Pugh

New Free Fast File Aims to Simplify State Taxes HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 100,000 Pennsylvanians with simple tax situations may be able to file their 2025 state income tax return in just a few steps u […]

HUD Moves to Require Citizenship Proof for Housing WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed a rule that would require every resident of HUD-funded housing t […]

Inmate Deaths, Drug Scheme Rock State Prisons HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections reported two inmate deaths at separate state prisons this week and announced criminal c […]

Interior Expands State Control Over Coal, Public Lands WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has expanded West Virginia’s authority to regulate coal mining on federal lands and is ope […]

Pine Creek Rail Trail Named 2026 Trail of the Year HARRISBURG, PA — The Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 62-mile corridor through Lycoming and Tioga counties that draws more than 44,000 visitors annually, has b […]

USDA Unveils $11B Farm Aid, Food Purchases, Enforcement Push WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers will receive up to $11 billion in one-time “bridge” payments, food banks will see $263 million in additional dairy and agric […]

ICYMI: New Regional Teams Aim to Shield Seniors From Abuse MOHNTON, PA — Older Pennsylvanians facing abuse or exploitation may soon see faster, more coordinated responses under a new regional team approach t […]

Pennsylvania Opens $5M Youth Justice Grants HARRISBURG, PA — Community organizations across Pennsylvania can now compete for $5 million in state funding aimed at preventing youth violence and r […]

Why the War Department Is Pouring Millions Into Minerals and Munitions WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of War announced a series of industrial base moves it says are aimed at strengthening national security supply c […]

Treasury Rolls Out AI Guardrails as Sanctions And G20 Plans Land WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new tools to help banks and other financial firms manage artificial intelligence c […]

Colleges Warned: Fix Loan Defaults Or Risk Aid Loss WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 1,800 colleges and universities could face heightened federal scrutiny — and potentially lose access to federal stu […]

Where Chester County Tells Its Own Story CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The glow from Timothy Alexander’s screen is the last light on in the room. It’s just after 10 p.m., and the day’s final edits a […]

VA Ends Gun Reporting Rule Affecting Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. — Veterans who receive help managing their VA benefits will no longer be automatically reported to the federal gun background check s […]

FTC Clears Boeing-Spirit Deal With Key Conditions WASHINGTON, D.C. — Boeing’s acquisition of major aircraft supplier Spirit AeroSystems will move forward, but only after the company agreed to sell off […]

New Tax Break Lets Factories Write Off 100% of Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Manufacturers, refiners, and certain agricultural producers may now deduct up to 100% of the cost of new production facilities in t […]

Trump Orders 10% Import Surcharge Amid Deficit Fears WASHINGTON, D.C. — Most goods imported into the United States will face a new 10% tariff starting February 24 under a presidential proclamation aimed a […]

Upland Police Hiring Part-Time Officers Now UPLAND, PA — The Upland Borough Police Department is accepting applications for MPOTEC-certified part-time police officers, the department a […]

Lionville Bistro Cited for Violations After Pest Hazard Deemed Abated LIONVILLE, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited Umami Asian Bistro Inc. for a range of food safety and sanitation violations during a F […]

Snow Emergency Declared as Towing Threatens Cars PARKESBURG, PA — The Parkesburg Borough Police Department announced that the Mayor’s Office has declared a snow emergency effective Sunday, Feb […]

$100M EV Charger Plan Targets Communities First What This Means for You $100 million in federal funding will support public EV chargers in Pennsylvania communities. Southeastern […]