Maryann Pugh

VA Sends $77M Nationwide to Expand Veterans Cemeteries, Including Alaska’s First WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs poured more than $77 million into veterans cemeteries across the country in fiscal year 2025, f […]

Delaware Slashes Jobless Claims Backlog as Labor Reforms Gain Traction WILMINGTON, DE — The Delaware Department of Labor said it has made substantial progress in cutting the state’s unemployment claims backlog, citing ope […]

FHA Report Shows Massive Cushion as Agency Backs 876,000 New Homebuyers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Housing Administration helped more than 876,000 Americans secure a path to homeownership in fiscal year 2025 while b […]

Democrats Lock In Candidates for High-Stakes Pennsylvania House Specials HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Democrats moved swiftly to shore up their narrow House majority Saturday, unveiling candidates for two pivotal special e […]

Delaware Agriculture Week Returns, Spotlighting Innovation and Farm Economics DOVER, DE — Delaware’s farming community will gather January 12–15 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington as Delaware Agriculture Week retur […]

Pennsylvania Launches Statewide Celebration Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary HARRISBURG, PA — As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, Pennsylvania is staking its claim as the birthplace and backbone of the American e […]

FDA Finds Widespread PFAS in Cosmetics but Says Safety Data Falls Short WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration has released a congressionally mandated review of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances i […]

FEMA Rushes $250M to Shield World Cup Cities From Drone Threats WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the 2026 FIFA World Cup looming as the largest sporting event in history, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has moved a […]

Turn Your Holiday Tree Into Mulch Gold at Delaware’s TreeCycle Event WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware residents will have a chance to give their holiday trees a second life next month as the state promotes expanded recycling a […]

Disney Hit With $10M Penalty Over Kids’ Data Collected on YouTube WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge has approved a $10 million settlement requiring Disney to pay a civil penalty after regulators found the e […]

SBA Chief Gives Away Federal Salary, Channels Pay to Disasters and Youth WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler donated her entire federal salary in 2025 to charitable o […]

IRS Mileage Rates Shift for 2026 as New Car Loan Tax Break Takes Shape WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is reshaping how millions of Americans calculate driving-related tax deductions in 2026, raising the s […]

From Raw Meat to Broken Freezers, Health Inspectors Flag Multiple Eateries CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A wave of health inspections conducted Friday by the Chester County Health Department uncovered a wide range of food safety and s […]

Final Countdown: What Delawareans Must Know Before ACA Enrollment Closes WILMINGTON, DE — Time is running out for Delaware residents who need health insurance coverage for 2026, with January 15 marking the final deadline t […]

West Chester Seeks New 911 Voices as Police Open Dispatcher Positions WEST CHESTER, PA — As emergency calls continue to demand fast decisions and steady voices, the West Chester Borough Police Department is seeking p […]

MyChesCo to Observe New Year’s Holiday, Returning Friday CHESTER COUNTY, PA — MyChesCo will observe a brief New Year’s holiday closure, stepping away from regular publishing operations beginning at noon on […]

Fast-Food Inspection Flags Safety Lapses at Exton Taco Bell-KFC EXTON, PA — A customer complaint inspection at a combined Taco Bell and KFC restaurant in Exton uncovered multiple food safety and sanitation v […]

Coyote Attack Reported in Chester County, Prompting Public Safety Warning WARWICK TWP,  PA — A person was injured in a rare coyote encounter in Warwick Township, prompting county health officials to warn residents to avoid co […]

State AGs Launch Holiday Warning Blitz as Gift Card Scams Surge Nationwide HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined attorneys general from 13 other states in launching a multi-state public service a […]

Pennsylvania Lands $193M in Historic Rural Health Funding Under Trump Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania is set to receive more than $193.2 million in new federal funding as part of what federal officials are calling the l […]