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HARRISBURG, PA — In case you missed it, more than 20,000 Pennsylvanians could see fewer and shorter power outages under a new round of state-funded electric grid upgrades totaling over …
ICYMI: $10M Grid Upgrades Aim to Cut Outages Across Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Community organizations nationwide can apply for a new round of federal funding totaling $112 million to expand suicide prevention services for veterans, with applications due by June …
$112M in Grants Aims to Reach Veterans at Suicide Risk Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A trip to the courthouse could now mean access to lifesaving help in a critical moment, as Pennsylvania rolls out a new initiative placing overdose-reversal medication directly …
Courthouses Across Pennsylvania Get Lifesaving Narcan Access Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are moving to reduce the use of animal testing in drug development, issuing new guidance to help drugmakers adopt alternative methods that rely on human-based …
FDA Push to Replace Animal Testing Signals Major Shift Read More
COLLEGEVILLE, PA — Job seekers looking for a stable career with strong benefits will have a chance to connect directly with hiring officials later this month as the Pennsylvania Department …
SCI Phoenix Job Fair in Collegeville Offers Immediate Interviews and Career Opportunities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to raw cheddar cheese has sickened at least seven people, including several young children, prompting a federal health warning.
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Raw Cheese Sickens Children Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry grew to $20.4 billion in 2024, adding thousands of jobs and outpacing national growth, according to new federal data.
Pa. Outdoor Economy Surges to $20.4B, Adds Jobs and Growth Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is distributing more than $10.9 million in refunds to consumers harmed by a credit repair operation that operated under multiple names, including Financial …
FTC Sends $10.9 Million in Refunds to Credit Repair Customers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials approved more than $1.4 million in grants to expand natural gas infrastructure and support economic development projects in two counties, state officials announced.
Pa. Approves $1.4M Grants to Expand Gas, Boost Development Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 170 small businesses secured direct connections with major industrial buyers during the U.S. Small Business Administration’s inaugural Supplier Matchmaking Expo, marking a strong start for …
Hundreds of Small Businesses Connect With Major Buyers at SBA Expo Read More