Maryann Pugh

Accessible Farm Training Opens New Career Paths for Students WORCESTER, PA — Pennsylvania officials are expanding efforts to connect students with disabilities to agriculture careers through accessible hands-on t […]

Fallen Philadelphia Firefighter Named Hometown Hero PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posthumously awarded its Hometown Hero honor to fallen Phi […]

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Deaths Decline Ahead of Summer MECHANICSBURG, PA — Motorcycle crashes and fatalities declined across Pennsylvania in 2025, prompting state officials to promote rider training and r […]

New Senate Bill Targets Revival of Closed Military Bases WASHINGTON, D.C. — Communities struggling with the economic fallout of closed military bases could gain expanded access to private redevelopment i […]

Pennsylvania Expands Ag AI Push With Penn Vet Lab Launch KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured a newly opened artificial intelligence laboratory at the University of P […]

McCormick Essay Contest Targets Pennsylvania’s Next Generation WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick launched a statewide essay contest for Pennsylvania high school students tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th ann […]

Students Warn PA Officials They Feel ‘Stuck’ on Social Media HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania students told state officials they feel overwhelmed, manipulated, and emotionally trapped by social media platforms d […]

Chester County Cites Restaurants for Food Safety Risks WEST CHESTER, PA — Multiple Chester County food establishments were cited for food safety violations during May 20 inspections, including improper c […]

Hunger Relief Program Funnels Millions to PA Farmers, Families MORGANTOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania program designed to buy surplus food from local farmers and redirect it to struggling families has delivered more t […]

Pennsylvania Commits $10 Million to Airport Upgrades HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will invest nearly $10 million in airport construction and infrastructure projects across eight facilities as the state s […]

PA Turnpike Unveils New Perk Honoring Military Veterans WAYNE, PA — Military veterans traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike will now find dedicated parking spaces at every service plaza across the toll road s […]

USPS Launches Mailbox Campaign Focused on Delivery Security PHILADELPHIA, PA — The United States Postal Service is urging homeowners to inspect and repair residential mailboxes during National Mailbox I […]

Labor Department Tightens Rules for Foreign Truck Drivers WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Labor issued new guidance requiring employers seeking foreign commercial truck drivers to e […]

USDA Adds $12 Million to Fight Rising CWD Threat WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will distribute approximately $12 million in competitive funding to support state, t […]

Chester County Inspections Flag Hot Holding, Handwashing Issues WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited multiple food establishments Sunday for violations involving food temperature control, s […]

Transportation Department Funds Air Traffic Tower Upgrades WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Transportation will invest more than $750 million to replace eight aging air traffic control t […]

States Expand Workforce Plans Under Federal Alignment Push WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Education and United States Department of Labor reported that 21 states have submitted combined W […]

Interior Moves to Speed Alaska Oil Permitting WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior is moving to streamline permitting for oil and gas infrastructure in Alaska’s National Petroleum Res […]

Forest Service Waives Recreation Fees for National Trails Day WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Forest Service will waive standard amenity recreation fees at national forests and grasslands on June 6 as part of a […]

Energy Department Funds SMR Push to Expand Nuclear Supply Chain WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Energy selected eight companies to receive more than $94 million in federal funding aimed at a […]