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Youngwood community college among national initiative finalists

By Melina Druga  |   January 29, 2021   |   Local

A program at Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood is among five finalists for the Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative (AWWI). AWWI is a partnership that has invested approximately $...

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UGI names Environment, Social and Governance initiatives leader

By Melina Druga  |   January 29, 2021   |   Companies

UGI Corporation, a distributor and marketer of energy products and services, recently promoted Brendan M. Heck to vice president of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). ESG is a set of stan...

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Legislation would provide relief to small businesses

By Melina Druga  |   January 28, 2021   |   Investment

Legislation recently introduced in the state House of Representatives would provide additional financial support to small businesses impact by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, authored by State Rep...

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FirstEnergy completes major investments in infrastructure

By Melina Druga  |   January 28, 2021   |   Companies

FirstEnergy Corp.'s Pennsylvania utilities recently completed more than $120 million in major projects that upgrade the electric distribution system and infrastructure. Upgrades included installin...

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Program would assist restaurants, bars affected by pandemic restrictions

By Melina Druga  |   January 28, 2021   |   Investment

Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would create a program to help restaurants and bars devastated by COVID-19 closings and restrictions. The bill would establish a $145 million Hos...

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Energy industry terms Biden lease moratorium a blow to Pennsylvania

By Hil Anderson  |   January 27, 2021   |   Companies

President Joe Biden’s moratorium on oil and gas leasing on federal lands and his order canceling the Keystone XL pipeline project were a shot across the bow of Pennsylvania’s economy, the energy i...

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Senate approves bill seeking to limit length of future disaster declarations

By Debra Flax  |   January 27, 2021   |   Featured

Senate Bill 2, a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations, was approved Tuesday by the state Senate with a vote of 28-20. Specifically, the me...

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Manufacturers’ Association reports growth in services, headquarters relocation

By Debra Flax  |   January 27, 2021   |   Companies

The Manufacturers’ Association recently announced that is has relocated its headquarters within York County and is working to expand the new facility to create a Center of Excellence that the Associ...

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Equipment manufacturer developing university curriculum

By Melina Druga  |   January 27, 2021   |   Companies

Miller Fabrication Solutions, a heavy metal fabrication partner to global equipment manufacturers, has partnered with Clarion University to develop the university’s robotics programming curriculum. ...

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Metcalfe to reintroduce bill seeking to amend Regulatory Review Act

By Melina Druga  |   January 27, 2021   |   Featured

State Rep. Daryl D. Metcalfe (R-Butler County) recently sent a memorandum to members of the House of Representatives seeking support for a bill that would strengthen the Regulatory Review Act. Metc...

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Proposed constitutional amendment to limit gov’s emergency powers advanced by Senate committee

By Debra Flax  |   January 26, 2021   |   Companies

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approved a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution to strengthen the state’s response to emergencies by limiting the leng...

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Maryland photo printing company relocates to York County

By Melina Druga  |   January 26, 2021   |   Companies

Nations Photo Lab, an affiliate of Gallery Blocks doing business as Artsy Couture, recently relocated its headquarters from Maryland to Springettsbury Township in York County. The company is a fu...

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Grant program to help Philadelphia restaurants, gyms

By Melina Druga  |   January 26, 2021   |   Investment

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority and Philadelphia recently launched the $12 million Philadelphia COVID-19 Restaurant and Gym Relief Program. The program assists businesses advers...

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PPL Foundation launches Powering a Brighter Future scholarship

By Melina Druga  |   January 25, 2021   |   Companies

The PPL Foundation, which supports nonprofit organizations engaging in work that creates sustainable communities, recently launched a scholarship program to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in...

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Dollar Bank to open four Virginia locations

By Melina Druga  |   January 25, 2021   |   Companies

Pittsburgh-based Dollar Bank will open four new locations in Hampton Roads, Va., between now and Feb. 16. The openings will bring the total locations in the region to 11. A ribbon-cutting cer...

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Biopharmaceutical company invests in Penn State facility

By Melina Druga  |   January 25, 2021   |   Companies

Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a French-based biopharmaceutical industry partner that helps customers manufacture biotech medications, recently invested $1.5 million to Penn State University to create the ...

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Georgia-Pacific to close Dixie manufacturing facility in Easton

By Debra Flax  |   January 22, 2021   |   Companies

Georgia-Pacific recently announced it will permanently close its Lehigh Valley Dixie cup manufacturing facility in Easton, Pa., by the end of 2021. The company also noted that it is looking to scal...

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Federal agency authorizes construction of military vessels at Philly Shipyard

By Melina Druga  |   January 22, 2021   |   Companies

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration recently authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) to be constructed at the Philly ...

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Furniture company expanding in Pennsylvania

By Melina Druga  |   January 22, 2021   |   Companies

Knoll, a designer and manufacturer of workplace and residential furniture, plans to expand in southeastern Pennsylvania. Knoll has committed at least $6.8 million for the project, and the companyâ€...

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Rep. Fred Keller

Rep. Keller addresses COVID-19 relief legislation, future business development in 12th District

By Debra Flax  |   January 21, 2021   |   Companies

U.S. Rep. Fred Keller (R-PA) held five virtual meetings last week with local chambers of commerce throughout Pennsylvania’s 12thDistrict to discuss provisions included in the latest COVID-19 relief ...

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