PJM says it is prepared for winter demand
PJM Interconnection, which operates part of the East’s transmission grid, said it is prepared to meet electricity demands this winter. PJM operates more than 84,236 miles of transmission lines, ...
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State representatives discuss employee stock ownership with Cranberry Township business
State Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) and Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) recently participated in a discussion with financial experts and Nicklas Plumbing in Cranberry Township on Employee Stock Ownersh...
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Allegheny County Airport Authority receives grant funding to expand air cargo operations
The Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) recently received an $18.69M grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUIL...
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Sen. Casey, introduces legislation to secure pensions, healthcare for retired miners
U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) recently introduced legislation to ensure that retired miners receive th...
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GrafTech to expand Elk County manufacturing facility
GrafTech USA LLC, a manufacturer of graphite electrodes, will expand its facility in St. Marys, Elk County, a project that will support the combined retention and creation of 82 full-time jobs at the ...
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Glen-Gery Corporation to add Redland Brick product lines to family of brands
Brickworks North America Corporation (Brickworks N.A.), the parent company of Wyomissing, Penn.-based Glen-Gery Corporation, recently announced that it reached a binding agreement to acquire assets of...
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Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association submits testimony in favor of expanded alcohol sales
Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), submitted written testimony this week to the Pennsylvania State Senate Law & Justice Committee expressing support ...
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Lafayette Street Extension opens in Norristown
The $90 million Lafayette Street Extension, from Conshohocken to Dekalb streets in Norristown, recently opened to traffic. The extension is the state’s largest local infrastructure project. ...
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Three Pennsylvania health systems chosen to participate in Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge
Geisinger, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Jefferson Health were selected to participate in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Chal...
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania announces $578,000 in investments in regional businesses
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors recently approved $578,000 in investments in regional businesses. The selected businesses include...
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Penn State Altoona receives $1M gift commitment to establish engineering fund
Richard Singer, a retired Penn State Altoona instructor in the electro-mechanical engineering program, and his wife, Dr. Jeane Violon Singer, have gifted the university with a gift commitment of $1 mi...
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Rep. Driscoll introduces legislation to protect Pennsylvania employers, workers from payroll processing fraud
State Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-Philadelphia) recently announced that he introduced legislation to help protect Pennsylvania employers and workers from payroll processing fraud and mistakes on the part of...
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Pennsylvania unveils PA Business One-Stop Shop Registration Tool
Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday the creation of the PA Business One-Stop Shop Registration Checklist, which small businesses and entrepreneurs can use to quickly access necessary licenses, permits, for...
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Biotherapeutics company enters partnership to design future clinical programs
East Norriton-based Tmunity Therapeutics, a private clinical-stage biotherapeutics company focused on next-generation T-cell immunotherapy, recently entered into a partnership with Oncora Medical. ...
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DEP offering funding for environmental cleanup, economic development projects at abandoned mine sites
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently announced funding availability for environmental cleanup projects related to economic development or community revitalization at ...
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House Insurance Committee approves legislation to protect consumers from surprise medical balance bills
The state House Insurance Committee recently approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) that aims to protect consumers from surprise medical balance bills. ...
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House advances bill requiring licensing of home inspectors
The state House of Representatives recently approved House Bill 21, requiring the licensing of home inspectors. The bill would require the State Board of Real Estate Appraisers to set qualification...
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Pennsylvania first stop on Build Together tour
Build Together recently hosted a press conference in Bensalem, Pa., as the first stop on a nationwide listening tour intended to build grassroots support for federal infrastructure investments. Spe...
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Career and technical education bill signed into law
Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Wednesday House Bill 265, which amends the Public School Code of 1949 to improve career and technical education (CTE) and fill open manufacturing positions. In August,...
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Rep. Turzai applauds committee for advancing workers’ comp bill
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) recently applauded the House Labor and Industry Committee for advancing House Bill 1234, which amends the Workers' Compensation Act of...
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