Penn State opens Brandywine LaunchBox
Penn State recently held a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the Brandywine LaunchBox. The site, located in Lansdowne within the Utility Works MakerSpace, provides no-cost resources for en...
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Majority of Pennsylvanians support domestic energy over dependence on foreign sources
Nearly 90 percent of Pennsylvania voters support the United States developing domestic energy instead of relying on foreign sources, according to an American Petroleum Institute (API) poll. Voters ...
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Federal legislation would invest in semiconductor chips
Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would create long-term investment in designing and manufacturing semiconductor chips in the United States. The Facil...
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Pennsylvania Chamber joins amicus brief in support of Line 5 pipeline
The Pennsylvania Chamber recently joined other chambers from the United States and Canada in filing an amicus brief in support of the Line 5 pipeline and plans to build the Great Lakes Tunnel. Oth...
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PPG opens Milan research and development center
PPG recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its European Central Powder Coatings Research and Development (R&D) Center in Milan, Italy. The R&D center will demonstrate advanced powder technolog...
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Unisys announces new clients for digital workplace solutions
Unisys Corporation, based in Blue Bell, announced Wednesday a range of fourth-quarter 2021 contracts with new clients for its digital workplace solutions. The new contracts add to the new client w...
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Air cargo supplier selects Triumph Group for freighter conversion program
Mammoth Freighters, a company that provides air cargo operators and asset owners options for freighters, recently selected Berwyn-based Triumph Group’s Actuation Products & Services operating compan...
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D&H Distributing reports double-digit growth in 2021
Harrisburg-based D&H Distributing announced it saw double-digit growth in 2021 due to investments made to generate growth for its channel partners. Solidifying its place as one of the top three di...
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U.S. Steel named one of the year’s most ethical companies
Ethisphere, an organization defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, recently recognized United States Steel Corp. (U.S. Steel) as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Com...
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Legislation would allow liquor manufacturers to ship to residents
Legislation recently introduced in the state House of Representatives would allow a manufacturer with a direct spirits shipper license to send spirits to residents 21 years old or older for personal u...
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Similar stay-out-of RGGI paths being taken by GOP in Pennsylvania, Virginia
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans have a like-minded lawmaker in Virginia who also thinks that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a poor choice for his state’s residents and businesses. ...
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Legislation would design southeastern Pennsylvania as hydrogen hub
Legislation recently introduced in the state House of Representatives would urge the Biden administration to designate southeastern Pennsylvania as a hydrogen hub. H.R. 178 aims to create jobs deve...
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Pennsylvania remains leading energy producer, exporter, report finds
According to a new report by the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO), Pennsylvania remains the country’s leading producer and exporter of energy. The report looked at data published by the U.S. Ener...
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Legislation would stabilize energy cost, utilize the state’s natural resources
Legislation soon to be introduced in the state Senate would protect against economic and international volatility, stabilize energy costs, and utilize the state’s natural resources. The PA Energy...
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EIA anticipates U.S. gas production to grow as export demand increases
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said it anticipates U.S. natural gas production to increase through 2050 as demand for U.S. gas exports grows. In a report issued March 9, the EIA ...
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State awards electrician apprentice program $297,000
The Pennsylvania Pre-Apprentice and Apprenticeship Grant Program recently awarded the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of Shamokin Electricians IBEW LU 607 $297,000. The JATC runs...
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FHWA to require PennDOT to conduct review process before bridges can be tolled
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will require the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to undergo the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process for each of the ni...
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Federal spending bill includes $81.6M for Pennsylvania community projects
The U.S. Senate recently passed a federal spending bill for Fiscal Year 2022, including $81.6 million for 63 community projects across Pennsylvania. Projects include expanding health care, critical...
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Small-business owners concerned about supply chain issues, according to PNC report
Over the last six months, supply-chain issues have been the top concern for small-business owners, according to the latest PNC semi-annual Economic Outlook survey of small and mid-size business owners...
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Gov. Wolf announces 130 Jobs coming to Lehigh Valley from Australian sign company
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday that Easy Signs, Inc., a digitally printed sign company, would open its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Allentown, creating 130 jobs. The compan...
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