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Access Lex Awards First Pre-Law Scholarships as Students Face Rising Education Costs
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (333+ words) WEST CHESTER, PA " Access Lex Institute has awarded its first MAX Pre-Law scholarships, providing four incoming law students with $15, 000 each as concerns about the cost of legal education and student borrowing continue to shape enrollment decisions. The West Chester-based nonprofit…...
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Examine Rising Electric Costs, Weigh Consumer Relief Options
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (438+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " Pennsylvania lawmakers and energy stakeholders gathered Tuesday to examine the drivers behind rising electricity costs and discuss potential policy changes aimed at reducing utility bills for households and businesses across the Commonwealth. Committee Chair Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh,…...
Ann's Heart Expands Phoenixville Housing Program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (353+ words) PHOENIXVILLE, PA " Ann's Heart and developer Hankin Group opened a renovated transitional housing facility Wednesday that expands long-term emergency housing capacity for individuals and couples experiencing homelessness in Phoenixville. The newly renovated Purcell House increased capacity from eight to 10 bedrooms…...
Survey Finds Most Top Math Students Use AI for Coursework
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (465+ words) PHILADELPHIA, PA " A survey of high-performing math students in the United States and United Kingdom found that nearly 70% use artificial intelligence tools for coursework, reflecting a growing role for AI in education. The survey, conducted by the Society for Industrial…...
State Expands Fight Against Drug Crisis With New Strategies
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (425+ words) CAMP HILL, PA " More than 400 substance use disorder professionals gathered this past week as Pennsylvania officials outlined new strategies to address a rapidly changing drug landscape and improve access to treatment and recovery services. The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and…...
New Bill Targets Roadside Worker Deaths Across U. S.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (527+ words) WASHINGTON, D. C. " A bipartisan bill introduced in the U. S. Senate aims to reduce deaths and injuries among first responders and roadside workers by requiring stronger safety planning, better data tracking, and increased public awareness. What This Means for You The Safe Roads…...
Fentanyl Deaths Fall as New Drug Threats Rise in Pa.
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (562+ words) ALLENTOWN, PA " Federal and state officials say fentanyl-related deaths in Pennsylvania have declined sharply in recent years, even as new, more potent synthetic drugs emerge as a growing threat. U. S. Sen. Dave Mc Cormick and FBI Director Kash Patel met with…...
Office Manager Sentenced in $1. 76 M Medicaid Scam That Rocked Home Care Firm
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (323+ words) HARRISBURG, PA " A former office manager at a Montgomery County home care agency has been sentenced to prison for her role in a sprawling Medicaid fraud scheme that siphoned nearly $1. 76 million from a program designed to serve some of Pennsylvania's…...