Maryann Pugh

FDA Bets Big On AI, Animal-Free Testing And High-Tech Cancer Cures WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week rolled out a sweeping slate of technology, enforcement, and approval actions that t […]

FTC Unleashes Sweeping Crackdown as Data Breaches, Hidden Fees, and Mega-Mergers Collide WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a series of major enforcement actions and policy moves spanning the education, housing, technology, legal, aviation, h […]

CDC Panel’s Hepatitis B Shift Sparks New Debate Over Infant Vaccinations ATLANTA, GA — A key federal advisory panel voted Friday to endorse a more flexible, parent-driven approach to infant hepatitis B vaccination, marking a […]

Holiday Spending Surge Fuels Bold SBA Claims of an Economic Comeback WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration on Thursday pointed to a surge in Thanksgiving weekend consumer activity as new evidence t […]

New IRS Rules Spark Big Questions About ‘Trump Accounts’ for Children WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service unveiled new guidance this week on the launch of “Trump Accounts,” a forth […]

High-Paying Police Job Opens in Chester County—But Who Will Make the Cut? WEST CHESTER, PA — The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department has opened applications for a full-time police officer position, launching a c […]

Montgomery Township Launches Recruitment Drive With Top Pay and Expansive Officer Perks MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA — The Montgomery Township Police Department has opened a new hiring cycle, seeking highly motivated and community-focused c […]

Troubling Violations Spark Fresh Scrutiny at Exton Pizza Shop EXTON, PA — A routine health inspection at Fontana Pizza & Grill on December 5 revealed a series of concerning food safety violations, prompting C […]

PA Unveils High-Tech ‘Future of Work’ Hub as Forum Place Reopens After Major Overhaul HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro administration on Thursday cut the ribbon on a sweeping renovation of Forum Place, unveiling a modernized workspace o […]

PA Lawmakers Unveil Aggressive Plan to Fight Federal Funding Freezes HARRISBURG, PA — A group of Democratic state lawmakers introduced legislation this week designed to shield Pennsylvania from what they describe as u […]

Health Crackdown Reveals Troubling Violations at Schools, Breweries, and Grocery Chains WEST CHESTER, PA — A new round of health inspections across Chester County has uncovered significant food safety violations at multiple schools, r […]

Sudden Spa Shutdown Sparks Settlement After Surprise Gift Card Sales HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has reached a settlement with the owners of a Lancaster day spa that abruptly closed e […]

HHS Crackdown on Pediatric Consent Sparks New Questions for Providers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week launched a sweeping effort to reinforce parental rights in pediatric c […]

Chester County Food Inspections Reveal Troubling Violations Across Local Eateries CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A series of food safety inspections conducted on December 3, 2025, uncovered a wide range of sanitation, equipment, and t […]

$200K Grant Raises Big Questions About South Coatesville’s Next Chapter HARRISBURG, PA — South Coatesville Borough is set to establish a full-time municipal manager position after securing a $200,000 grant from the P […]

Minor Lapses, Major Lessons: What Chester County’s Latest Food Safety Checks Reveal WEST CHESTER, PA — A new round of food safety inspections across Chester County has flagged a mix of routine housekeeping lapses and more serious s […]

Breast Pump Billing Scandal Sparks $1 Million Settlement With U.S. Government PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal prosecutors have reached a $1 million settlement with Scottie Girl, LLC — better known as The Breastfeeding Shop — and its o […]

Philadelphia Launches Aggressive New Federal Offensive Against Cartels PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a sweeping escalation of federal enforcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has lau […]

Winter Blast Targets Northern PA as PennDOT Warns Drivers: “Stay Off the Roads” HARRISBURG, PA — With a fast-moving winter storm poised to sweep across northern Pennsylvania beginning Wednesday evening, the Pennsylvania D […]

PA Unveils New Transfer Tool, Streamlined Teacher Pathways in Major Education Overhaul HARRISBURG, PA — In a sweeping effort to cut red tape and strengthen Pennsylvania’s education workforce, the Shapiro Administration has rolled out maj […]