St. Luke’s University Health Network has been recognized by the Lown Institute as one of the most socially responsible hospitals in America, receiving “A” grades in Equity, Value and Outcomes on the 2024-25 Lown Institute Hospitals Index.

There will either be a settlement soon in the four-year legal battle over alleged unequal pay by the Central Bucks School District to its women teachers or the matter will head to trial July 22.

The PPL Foundation last month completed the first of three planned grant programs for 2024, awarding more than $200,000 in grants to 30 nonprofit organizations working to build stronger communities in eastern and central Pennsylvania.