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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a decisive move to restore accountability and safeguard public funds, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a formal directive to federal contracting officers, reinforcing …
SBA Cracks Down on 8(a) Contracting Fraud Following DOJ Corruption Probe Read More
TREDYFFRIN TWP, PA — PECO Energy is set to begin overnight utility construction on Route 252 (Bearhill Road) in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, starting Monday, August 11.
Overnight Closures Coming to Route 252 in Tredyffrin for PECO Utility Work Read More