Maryann Pugh

IRS Urges Late Filers to Use Free Filing Program Before Oct. 15 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers who missed the federal tax filing deadline to submit their 2025 returns t […]

CFPB Pushes Bilt to Expand Customer Reimbursements After Banking Transition Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Bilt has agreed to reimburse additional customers for fees tied to its recent b […]

Trump Orders Faster AI Deployment Across U.S. Military, Intelligence Agencies WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has directed the military and intelligence community to accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence t […]

Four West Chester Food Businesses Cited in Latest Inspections WEST CHESTER, PA — Several West Chester food establishments were cited for food safety and sanitation violations during Chester County Health D […]

McCormick Bill Targets U.S. Robotics Edge Amid China Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Sen. Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania has introduced legislation to create a national r […]

This Pennsylvania Tradition Is Bigger Than Ice Cream NEW HOLLAND, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Thursday launched the 2026 Scooped Ice Cream Trail, expanding the statewide agritourism program to 59 p […]

Inspectors Found Rodent Risks, Cooling Issues at Local Businesses WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited multiple food-service establishments on June 4 for violations ranging from improper food t […]

Chester County Extends Drought Warning as Groundwater Levels Fall WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County remains under a state drought warning despite recent rainfall, as declining groundwater levels continue to raise c […]

Pennsylvania Digital Ad Tax Bill Advances as Revenue Debate Grows HARRISBURG, PA — A proposal to extend Pennsylvania’s gross receipts tax to digital advertising revenue advanced out of the House Finance Committee on W […]

SCHOTT Pharma Expansion Triples U.S. Capacity, Retains 200 Jobs LEBANON, PA — SCHOTT Pharma’s $60 million expansion in Lebanon County will triple the company’s U.S. manufacturing capacity while retaining more than 2 […]

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Advance Bill to Curb SNAP Benefit Theft HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing legislation that would require more secure electronic benefit cards for Supplemental Nutrition A […]

New Proposal Targets Rising Electric Bills and Data Center Costs HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania ratepayers could be shielded from some future electricity costs under legislation proposed by House Republicans who a […]

New Gambling Limits Proposed as Addiction Concerns Grow HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing new restrictions on online gambling deposits, marketing practices, and payment methods as c […]

Fetterman Presses Treasury to Tighten Money-Laundering Rules for Antiquities Trade WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is urging the Treasury Department to revive and finalize anti-money-laundering regulations for a […]

Pennsylvania Converts Unclaimed Assets Into $450,000 in Recoverable Funds HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s latest unclaimed property auction generated more than $450,000 for assets whose owners have not yet come forward, a […]

Cockroach Concerns, Food Safety Lapses Found at Chester County Eateries WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited several food establishments Tuesday for violations ranging from improper food handling and s […]

New Program Is Opening More Career Paths for Workers With Disabilities PHILADELPHIA, PA — More Pennsylvanians with disabilities are moving into competitive jobs that pay standard wages through a state-backed employment i […]

Pennsylvania Providers Seek Medicaid Changes as Senior Care Strains HARRISBURG, PA — Senior care providers and bipartisan lawmakers are pressing Pennsylvania policymakers to increase Medicaid support for nursing homes a […]

New Phone-Use Fines and Holiday Crackdowns Put Drivers on Notice HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania drivers face new penalties for using handheld phones behind the wheel beginning Friday, while state and local police p […]

New Child Care Tax Credit Proposal Could Save Employers Thousands ELIZABETHTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania employers could receive significantly larger tax credits for helping workers pay for child care under a proposal h […]