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CHESTER, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Chester was found unresponsive in his cell early January 31, prompting an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, according to …
Inmate Found Dead at SCI Chester, State Police Launch Investigation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior is rolling out a two-pronged push to strengthen America’s wildfire defenses, announcing up to $20 million to help rural communities respond faster …
Interior Targets Wildfire Threat With $20M Boost and Tribal Fire Pipeline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro rolled out a sweeping economic and workforce agenda this past week, pairing his proposed 2026–27 state budget with new business financing, job training investments, …
Shapiro Unveils Budget, Loans, and Job Training Push as PA Bets on Growth Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect until noon Sunday as Chester County endures one of the harshest cold snaps of the winter, with life-threatening wind …
Dangerous Arctic Cold Grips Chester County Before a Slow Thaw Sets In Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Republican Party of Pennsylvania has formally endorsed Jason Richey for lieutenant governor, throwing the party’s institutional support behind the Allegheny County Republican chairman as the 2026 …
Pennsylvania GOP Backs Jason Richey for Lt. Governor in 2026 Race Read More
CHESTER, PA — A community organization credited with helping Chester reach a historic milestone of zero gun-violence deaths in 2025 received a major upgrade this weekend, as corporate partners and …
New Windows, New Chapter: Chester Youth Center Gets Boost From Local Giants Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing police responded to a wide range of incidents on February 6, including a reported fight, a possible child abuse complaint, assistance with a shots-fired call in …
From Fight Calls to Child Abuse Allegation, Wyomissing Police Handle 21 Incidents Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Nonpublic schools, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and approved school security providers across Pennsylvania can now apply for $20.7 million in state funding aimed at strengthening school safety, …
$20.7M Opens to Fortify Nonpublic Schools, Police, Mental Health Efforts Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Vertex, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERX) says 2025 delivered one of the most aggressive and complex years for U.S. sales and use taxes in more than a …
Sales Tax Turmoil: 2025 Marks One of the Wildest Years in a Decade Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of War is moving to rapidly arm U.S. forces with vast numbers of weaponized drones, unveiling a sweeping acquisition push that officials say will …
Pentagon Bets $1.1B on Drone Swarms as New Arsenal Race Accelerates Read More