The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded Philadelphia a $1.31 million Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program grant. The EECBG Program funds projects that improve energ...
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Researchers at Penn State are developing a robotic precision pesticide sprayer capable of targeted application while minimizing unintended exposure. “The primary goal of the project is to develop...
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Pennsylvania’s CONSOL Energy Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Arch Resources Inc. to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a diversified coal producer serving global st...
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A $15-million investment in tourism marketing included in the recently approved bipartisan 2024-2025 state budget will boost the commonwealth’s economy, attract more visitors, and support good-payin...
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Pittsburgh-based PPG recently launched PPG PITT-THERM 909, a spray-on insulation (SOI) coating. “PPG Pitt-Therm 909 coating represents our team’s ongoing commitment to advancing industry stand...
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The Pennsylvania Multimodal Transportation Fund recently awarded Cool Valley Development a $1 million grant for improvements to Morganza and McMurray roads in Washington County. Cool Valley Develop...
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U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) helped secure almost $1 million in funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program for three more Penns...
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Lackawanna College and Peirce College recently announced their intent to merge. After the merger is completed, they will operate as a single institution under the Lackawanna College name. The c...
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U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA) on Friday cheered the new jobs, energy investment, and reduced healthcare and prescription drug costs resulting from the Inflation Reduction ...
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Cranberry Township, Pa.-based Westinghouse Electric Co. recently received federal approval to increase the burnup limit for its nuclear reactors. The power company said the action by the Nuclear Re...
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The initial results of nine months of continuous air emissions monitoring at natural gas well sites and compressor stations in southwestern Pennsylvania indicate that CNX natural gas development poses...
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Kennett Square-based South Mill Champs, a vertically integrated grower and supplier of North American mushrooms and functional mushroom foods, recently purchased Baird Produce. The purchase expan...
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For Pittsburgh to become a solid economically performing city, it must be made into an attractive destination for businesses and residents by curbing public spending, reducing taxation, trimming exces...
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Pittsburgh-based DICK'S Sporting Goods, an omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, plans to build an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas. The...
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WATT Fuel Cell Corp., a manufacturer and developer of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) stacks and systems that operate on readily available fuels, recently expanded its manufacturing plant and headquarter...
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Pennsylvania is investing more than $2 million to support the growth of a Poland-based vacuum furnace manufacturer in Crawford County. SECO/VACUUM Technologies, the U.S. arm of the publicly trade...
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Penn State and Shell USA recently partnered to focus on decarbonization, energy transition, the creation of an inclusive and innovative energy work force, and polymer recycling and biodiversity. Sh...
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Newtown Square-based SupplyOne, an independent distributor and manufacturer of corrugated and packaging products, equipment and services, recently added locations in Portland, Seattle, and Toronto. ...
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Philadelphia-based Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), an organization offering no cost training for in-demand careers, recently was awarded $575,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF). C...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy Walker on Aug. 8 hosted a ceremonial bill signing in Greene County, Pa., to highlight the workforce development an...
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