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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a sweeping overhaul of its open data strategy, marked by the release of a dynamic “Living …
HHS Unveils Ambitious Open Data Plan, Expands HealthData.gov to Boost Transparency and Innovation Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — A new book by Lehigh College of Education professor Dr. Sara E.N. Kangas is set to challenge longstanding assumptions about how public schools serve multilingual learners with …
Upcoming Book Calls for Action on Equity for Multilingual Students with Disabilities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended lifting the voluntary clinical hold on Elevidys for ambulatory patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), following a thorough …
FDA Clears Path for Resumed Use of Elevidys Gene Therapy in Ambulatory DMD Patients Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — In recognition of PA Donor Day, state officials recently joined healthcare leaders and advocates at UPMC West Shore to promote organ donation awareness and encourage Pennsylvanians to …
Shapiro Administration Highlights PA Donor Day, Urges Residents to Register as Organ Donors Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has stripped the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) of its independent authority to award contracts under the 8(a) Business Development …
SBA Revokes USAID’s 8(a) Contracting Authority Following $550 Million Bribery Scandal Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited West Philadelphia on Friday to highlight his administration’s increased investment in community-based violence prevention initiatives. At the heart of the visit was a …
Shapiro Spotlights Youth Violence Prevention Efforts During Philadelphia Visit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant expansion of its disaster preparedness efforts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on August 1 the release of funding opportunities totaling nearly $1 …
FEMA Unveils Nearly $1 Billion in Disaster Preparedness Grants, Shifting Focus to Resilience and Security Read More
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a temporary closure of Fretz Valley Road/Creamery Road in Bedminster and Tinicum townships to facilitate a scheduled pipe …
Fretz Valley Road to Close for Pipe Replacement in Bucks County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Forget the umbrella, ditch the emergency fan, and maybe even reach for that light hoodie — Chester County is in for a picture-perfect stretch of August …
A Breath of Fresh Air: Chester County’s Week Ahead Brings Cool Nights, Warm Days, and Zero Weather Drama Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal crackdown on deceptive online business ventures has resulted in a permanent ban and asset forfeiture for the operator of a fraudulent e-commerce scheme that exploited …
FTC Shuts Down Online Storefront Scheme, Secures Ban and Asset Forfeiture in $15 Million Fraud Case Read More