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PITTSBURGH, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry and Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala this week announced the formation of the Allegheny County Gun Violence Task Force. This collaborative network is …
Allegheny County Launches Gun Violence Task Force, Aiming to Curb Illegal Firearm Activities Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A new report detailing the traumatic experiences of hate and harassment on Pennsylvania state university campuses is prompting calls for systemic change. The ENOUGH Report, released …
Pennsylvania Senator Art Haywood Unveils ‘ENOUGH Report’ to Address On-Campus Racism Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a landmark ruling that could significantly impact reproductive rights in Pennsylvania, the state Supreme Court declared the 1982 Abortion Control Act, which barred Medicaid from covering …
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down 1982 Abortion Control Act, Paving Way for Reproductive Rights Victory Read More
OXFORD, PA — A local man has been charged with damaging a police vehicle. The accused, 39-year-old Derrick Andrew Lowe, was arrested following an incident that occurred on November 22, …
Oxford Resident Faces Charges for Alleged Police Vehicle Vandalism Read More
OXFORD, PA — An Oxford resident has been charged following a series of disturbances that culminated in an alleged physical altercation, according to the Oxford Police Department.
Repeated Disturbances Lead to Arrest in Oxford Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The North Coventry Township Police Department is conducting an investigation into a series of alleged thefts from vehicles that occurred overnight on January 30, 2024. The incidents …
Rash of Vehicle Burglaries Under Investigation in North Coventry Township Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An astounding 21.3 million Americans have rushed to embrace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace coverage during the 2024 Open Enrollment Period, marking a historic achievement. This …
Record-Breaking 21.3 Million Americans Embrace ACA Marketplace Coverage in 2024 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced an allocation of $52.5 million in funding for grants geared toward community-based organizations. These organizations provide or coordinate suicide …
VA Allocates $52.5 Million for Community Organizations Fighting Veteran Suicide Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As Pennsylvania opens its filing season for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program, the Department of Revenue is ushering in a new era of inclusivity with the …
Pennsylvania Unveils Spanish Online Application for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — The Parkesburg Borough Police Department has reported the arrest of 18-year-old Jonathan William Barrera on charges related to carrying a firearm without a license, among other allegations. …
Parkesburg Teen Arrested for Alleged Firearms Violation Read More