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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies are launching new education grant competitions aimed at expanding charter schools and strengthening teacher development programs nationwide.
New Federal Grants Push School Choice and Teacher Pipeline Read More
JOHNSTOWN, PA — More than 600 students, educators, and community members gathered in Cambria County for an autism awareness event as state officials highlight expanded efforts to support individuals with …
600 Gather for Autism Walk as State Pushes Workforce Support Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Eleven companies will be featured at the Angel Capital Association Innovation Funders Showcase during the 2026 ACA Summit, scheduled for April 21–23 in Westminster, Colorado, organizers said.
ACA Showcase to Feature 11 Startups at 2026 Summit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators are advancing new safety standards for gene-editing therapies, aiming to speed development of treatments for rare and previously incurable diseases while tightening oversight of potential …
FDA Moves to Fast-Track Gene Editing Safety Standards Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Thousands of direct care workers in Pennsylvania are seeing hourly pay increases of up to $5 following new state investments aimed at stabilizing a workforce critical to …
Pay Raises Boost Direct Care Worker Wages Across PA Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Police handled dozens of incidents across Wyomissing over April 16 and April 17, including crashes, a reported DUI arrest, retail theft, and multiple calls for service, according …
Flurry of Calls Keeps Wyomissing Police Busy Over Two Days Read More
EMBREEVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania State Police in Embreeville recently released reports on a wide range of incidents across Chester County and nearby Lancaster County from late January through mid-April, including …
Crime, Crashes, and DUI Arrests Mount Across Chester County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal regulators have taken action against major advertising firms over alleged coordination that limited competition and affected how online content is monetized.
FTC Targets Ad Giants Over Alleged Collusion on Content Rules Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small businesses will have expanded access to digital tools and training during National Small Business Week as the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Google’s return as a …
Google Joins SBA Small Business Week as Tech Push Grows Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service is asking the public to report suspected misuse of federal funds, launching a new alert system aimed at identifying fraud involving tax-exempt organizations, …
IRS Seeks Tips on Fraud, Offers Cash Rewards to Whistleblowers Read More