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Grants were awarded to qualifying local firefighting forces in rural areas and communities with less than 10,000 people.

Patrick McDonnell stepped down as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection in July, after 25 years with the agency.

Gov. Wolf highlighted his administration’s efforts to improve accessibility and awareness for Pennsylvania’s Senior Food Box Program, which is now feeding 20% more seniors than it was this time last year.

Gov. Wolf announced that Pennsylvania has awarded $246.8 million in American Rescue Plan funding to local economic development partners to make direct equity investments and loans to small businesses.

Gov. Wolf announced $150,900 in new funding for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center to support a manufacturing career awareness program.

The announcement detailed hotlines for mothers, farmers and older Pennsylvanians.

Free school breakfast will be provided to 1.7 million students in Pennsylvania under a program from Gov. Tom Wolf. The $21.5 million initiative is slated to begin Oct. 1 and run through this school year.

Bristol Township-based cosmetic manufacturer FairyGene hopes to expand, become staple in borough

Gov. Wolf joined childhood advocates and state lawmakers to highlight his accomplishments in increased funding for early childhood education during a visit to the Volunteers of America Children’s Center in Allentown.

Pennsylvania parents will soon be able to check making breakfast off their list of things to do in the morning rush to get their children ready for school. Starting Oct. 1 and running through the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, that morning meal will be provided in schools. Gov.