Maryann Pugh

Medicare Patients Could Get New Devices Faster Under Plan WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare patients could gain access to certain breakthrough medical devices months sooner under a new federal initiative designed t […]

Student Parents May Gain Child Care Help Under New Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. — Low-income college students with children could receive expanded access to campus child care services under a new federal grant c […]

FTC Halts Fake Health Plans That Left Patients Exposed WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has temporarily shut down a nationwide operation accused of posing as government agencies and major insurers to s […]

$139M Mental Health Push Aims to Speed New Treatments WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials are investing up to $139.4 million in new research to accelerate the development of mental health t […]

VA Hospitals Earn Full Accreditation, Showing Care Gains WASHINGTON, D.C. — All 176 Veterans Affairs health care programs reviewed in 2025 met national quality and safety standards, according to a new a […]

FDA Push to Cut Animal Testing Shows Early Progress WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators say efforts to reduce animal testing in drug development are advancing, with the Food and Drug Administration r […]

Timeshare Exit Operator Banned After $140M Fraud Ruling WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court this past week ordered a key operator of a timeshare exit scheme to pay $140 million and permanently barred him f […]

Tick Bites Surge Nationwide, Raising Health Concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. — Emergency room visits for tick bites are rising sharply across most of the United States, reaching the highest levels for this t […]

Backyard Chickens Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 13 States WASHINGTON, D.C. — At least 34 people across 13 states have been sickened in a Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, prompting a federal h […]

SBA Moves to Collect $22B in Suspected Fraud Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 560,000 borrowers tied to $22.2 billion in suspected pandemic-era loan fraud could soon face collections and potential i […]

IRS Advisory Panel Pushes Changes to Cut Delays, Confusion WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taxpayers could see clearer IRS notices, faster response times, and expanded online tools under a new set of recommendations r […]

Hot Water Failures Force Shutdown, Violations Found at County Sites WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited two food facilities for violations following inspections conducted Friday, including o […]

Octorara Board Moves Millions Quietly as Big Changes Advance ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board approved more than $2.7 million in spending, advanced major facility upgrade plans, and enacted a wide r […]

Work Zone Deaths Persist as Officials Issue Safety Warning HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 1,400 crashes and 12 deaths in Pennsylvania work zones last year are prompting state officials to warn drivers to slow down a […]

Chester County Prison Staff Complete FBI Leadership Training Program WEST CHESTER, PA — Several members of the command staff at Chester County Prison have completed the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development A […]

Free College Credits Expand for PA Students Under New Funding KUTZTOWN, PA — Hundreds of Pennsylvania high school students are earning college credits at no cost as the state expands funding for dual-credit p […]

Attorney General Reaches $40,000 Settlement Over Business Solicitation Scheme HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $40,000 settlement with a Florida-based company accused of impersonating a s […]

Rate Hike Halted, But Families Still Face Energy Strain PHILADELPHIA, PA — A planned 12.5% electricity rate increase for PECO customers has been withdrawn, sparing households an estimated $30 or more per m […]

Roaches, Spoiled Food, and Safety Lapses Found in County Inspections WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at several establishments following inspections c […]

Drug Prices Could Drop Sharply Under New Federal Deal WASHINGTON, D.C. — American patients could see significantly lower prescription drug costs under a new federal agreement with Regeneron that ties U […]