Maryann Pugh

Over $1.1M Flows to Chester County Water Projects as Aging Systems Get Boost WEST CHESTER, PA — More than $1.12 million in new state funding is headed to Chester County to shore up aging sewer and water infrastructure, t […]

Visa Rule Shift Ends Forced Departures for Religious Workers, Easing Years of Disruption WASHINGTON, D.C. — A long-standing immigration hurdle that forced thousands of foreign-born religious workers to leave the United States for a year a […]

Lancaster Unveils New Water Brand to End Confusion, Not Change Service LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster residents may soon notice a new name on city water communications, but officials say the change is about clarity, not c […]

Pharmacy Deserts Spread Across Pa. as Closures Top 1,000, Reform Fight Grows HARRISBURG, PA — A deepening wave of pharmacy closures has left large swaths of Pennsylvania without reliable access to prescription drugs, prompting a […]

Lancaster Council Sets Tight Clock to Fill Seat Vacated by New Mayor LANCASTER, PA — Lancaster City Council has launched a rapid, rules-bound process to fill a vacant council seat left open by the resignation of former C […]

Wilmington Lands $2M PFAS Grant as Federal Funds Reshape Water Systems WILMINGTON, DE — A new infusion of nearly $2 million in federal-backed funding is pushing Wilmington’s long-running effort to confront toxic PFAS con […]

Free Tax Help Arrives as Philly Small Businesses Brace for a New Filing Era PHILADELPHIA, PA — As sweeping changes to Philadelphia’s business tax rules take effect, the Parker administration has rolled out a new lifeline for […]

Roaches, Temperature Risks Flagged in Chester County Restaurant Inspections CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Health inspectors uncovered a range of food safety violations across Chester County during routine inspections this week, i […]

Small Philly Businesses Face a Tax Shock as BIRT Filing Rules Change PHILADELPHIA, PA — Tax season in 2026 is shaping up to be a rude awakening for thousands of Philadelphia businesses that have never before had to f […]

Philadelphia Names 15 ‘Employers of Choice’ in Push to Close Skills Gap PHILADELPHIA, PA — From hospitals and manufacturers to breweries and community nonprofits, a cross-section of Philadelphia employers is being held up a […]

Philadelphia Bets on the Cup: City Expands Recycling to Capture Millions More Pounds PHILADELPHIA, PA — Plastic and paper cups long tossed into trash bins across Philadelphia are now at the center of a city-led push to reshape what A […]

Inside City Hall’s Quiet Building Boom Transforming Philadelphia Neighborhoods PHILADELPHIA, PA — While cranes and construction crews quietly reshaped neighborhoods across Philadelphia last year, much of the work happened far f […]

Freedom Starts Here: Philly Airports Launch New Push Against Trafficking PHILADELPHIA, PA — With global crowds set to descend on the region in 2026, Philadelphia’s airports are moving early to confront a crime that often hid […]

DOT Unveils Cost-Cutting Energy Rules, Fast-Tracks Key Bridge Rebuilds WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation last Monday rolled out sweeping regulatory changes aimed at lowering energy costs while m […]

From Classroom to Command: Elite Youth Camp Opens Door to Service Careers HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania teens with an eye on law enforcement or military service will soon get a rare, boots-on-the-ground look at life in u […]

The Invisible Threat Beneath the Floorboards: DEP Urges Radon Testing Now HARRISBURG, PA — An invisible, odorless gas lurking in basements and crawl spaces is drawing renewed scrutiny as Pennsylvania officials urge r […]

PUC Hearings, Explosions, and Rate Battles Mark a Tumultuous January for Utilities HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania utility regulators are confronting a turbulent start to the year, as proposed water rate hikes, lingering safety f […]

One Million Connections: Inside Pennsylvania’s Record-Breaking Prison Visits HARRISBURG, PA — The walls of Pennsylvania’s state prisons proved less isolating in 2025, as the Department of Corrections recorded more than one mil […]

Regulators Halt Rate Hikes, Saving Pennsylvanians $228M in Insurance Costs HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania insurance regulators blocked hundreds of millions of dollars in proposed insurance premium increases last year, saving c […]

HUD Backs New Carolina Hospital, Launches Civil Rights Probe in Minneapolis WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced two high-profile actions Friday, approving federal backing for a m […]