Maryann Pugh

Funeral Held for State Trooper Killed in West Caln Township Shooting DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A funeral service was held Wednesday at St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy J. O’Connor Jr. […]

Pa Lawmakers Weigh Grid Upgrades to Curb Rising Energy Costs HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s electric grid with lower-cost technologies as […]

First Responders Gain Mental Health Coverage, More Protections Proposed HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania first responders will have expanded access to mental health care under a newly highlighted state law, with additional w […]

Pa Invests Nearly $1M to Fast-Track Special Ed Teachers EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will invest nearly $1 million to accelerate the certification of special education teachers, aiming to address o […]

Fetterman Breaks With Party on Voter ID Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania voters could see renewed focus on voter identification requirements as U.S. Sen. John Fetterman signaled support for p […]

Chester County Health Inspections Cite Violations at Three Facilities WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety and sanitation violations following inspections conducted T […]

Vape Shop Limits Proposed Near Schools in Pennsylvania WEST CHESTER, PA — A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced legislation that would restrict where new vape shops can open, aiming to keep them at least 1 […]

Garrity Honors Vietnam Nurse Carol Drazba at Scranton Ceremony SCRANTON, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity joined veterans and community members Monday to honor Army nurse 2nd Lt. Carol Ann Drazba during a […]

Chester County Health Inspections Cite Violations at Three Facilities WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at three facilities during inspections conducted M […]

LNG Export Expansion Approved for Louisiana Energy Terminal WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy has approved an immediate increase in natural gas exports from a major liquefied natural gas t […]

HUD Appeals Court Order Blocking Changes to Homeless Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is appealing a federal court ruling that temporarily blocks the agency from c […]

New Security Grants Aim to Protect Nonprofits From Hate Crimes HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 200 nonprofit and faith-based organizations across Pennsylvania will receive funding to strengthen security at their f […]

Labor Department Moves to Speed Up Apprenticeship Approvals WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor issued new federal guidance aimed at making it easier for employers and organizations to create R […]

Big Gulf Lease Sale Draws Nearly $47 Million in Winning Bids NEW ORLEANS — The federal government collected nearly $47 million in winning bids from an offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America, p […]

Pentagon Reports 6,000 Iranian Targets Struck in Expanding Military Campaign WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 50,000 U.S. service members are currently involved in a large-scale military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury, a P […]

USDA Awards $26.8M to Expand Local Food Markets Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers, local food businesses, and regional food networks across the United States will receive more than $26.8 million in f […]

PUC Flags Billing Delays and Overtime Concerns at PECO HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania regulators say an investigation into PECO Energy Company’s operations found improvements in some areas but also ide […]

New Campaign Warns Young Gamblers of Hidden Risks HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials have launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at addressing the growing problem of youth gambling as t […]

Disability Benefit Reviews Shift to Federal Processing BALTIMORE, MD — Federal officials announced that the Social Security Administration will take direct control of medical disability eligibility r […]

Women Veterans Plates Offer Tribute and Support for Veterans ANNVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania officials are encouraging residents to purchase women veterans license plates during Women’s History Month as a way to rec […]