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POTTSTOWN, PA — In a significant win for Chester County’s outdoor spaces, state Rep. Paul Friel, D-Chester, announced Tuesday that two local projects will receive state grants totaling $307,250. The …
Chester County Bags $307,250 in State Grants for Outdoor Space Rehabilitation and Development Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a significant boost to local conservation and recreation efforts, State Rep. Chris Pielli announced this week that Chester County’s 156th Legislative District has been awarded $570,000 …
Chester County Boosts Natural Splendor with $570,000 in State Funding for Local Trails, Streams and Recreation Centers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) have called for urgent reforms to rectify the state’s education funding system. The senators, both members of the Basic …
Pennsylvania Senators Call for Overhaul of State’s Education System: The Time to Act is Now Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Mayor Mike Purzycki recently shed light on an impending crisis facing Wilmington — the potential loss of emergency ambulance services that have long been provided by St. …
Wilmington to Consider $3.5 Million Subsidy for Emergency Ambulance Transports Amid St. Francis Hospital’s Financial Struggles Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is taking a proactive stance against student hunger, a pervasive issue that can severely impact academic success. As part of this …
Pennsylvania Tackles Campus Hunger with $1 Million in Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this eek announced the awarding of $300,000 in Veterans in Agriculture Grants. The grants aim to connect military veterans with farming opportunities, providing …
Veterans in Pennsylvania Receive $300,000 Boost to Farming Opportunities Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has thrown her weight behind a crucial initiative aimed at bolstering school safety and addressing mental health issues among students in Senate …
Senator Muth Advocates for School Safety and Mental Health Funding Amid Rising Concerns Read More
CHESTER, PA — In a bid to modernize Pennsylvania’s long-term care facilities, the Department of Health’s Long-Term Care Transformation Office is injecting much-needed funding into infrastructure improvements. The latest recipient …
A Fresh Boost for Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care Infrastructure Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant boost to the local arts community, State Senator John I. Kane (D) and his colleagues have announced the awarding of Pennsylvania Arts and Culture …
Pennsylvania Arts and Culture Recovery Grants: A Lifeline for Local Art Organizations Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The future of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry just got a little brighter. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced yesterday that 47 organizations across 24 counties are set to receive a …
Pennsylvania’s Farm Bill Invests in Future Agricultural Leaders with $498,161 in Youth Grants Read More