• Home
  • News
  • Policy
    • Federal
    • State
    • Local
  • Companies
  • Reports
  • About
    • Pennsylvania Business Report
    • Editorial Team
    • Corrections Policy
    • Macallan Communications
  • Contact
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Close Search
  • Facebook
  • X
  • RSS

Home » Policy » Local

Local

Orrstown Financial Advisors opens Chambersburg office

By Melina Druga  |   January 15, 2026   |   Companies

Orrstown Financial Advisors (OFA), a division of Harrisburg-based Orrstown Bank, one of the largest independent community banks headquartered in central Pennsylvania, is holding a grand opening and ri...

Read More

New $50M life sciences fund launched at University of Pennsylvania

By Kim Riley  |   January 13, 2026   |   Featured

The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia-based Osage University Partners (OUP), and Germany’s BioNTech SE last week launched the $50-million Penn-BioNTech Innovative Therapeutics Seed Fund (PxB ...

Read More

Penn College Workforce Development, Allentown School District partner to offer pre-apprenticeship program

By Melina Druga  |   January 12, 2026   |   Companies

The Penn College Workforce Development recently partnered with the Allentown School District to create a paid pathway from classroom learning to apprenticeship and family-sustaining careers in advance...

Read More

Limerick nuclear generating station gets an upgrade

By Kim Riley  |   January 8, 2026   |   Companies

A newly approved license amendment request from Constellation Energy Corp. will bolster the company’s work to preserve and expand nuclear generation at Pennsylvania’s Limerick Clean Energy Center,...

Read More

Pittsburgh’s new mayor signs first executive order to speed up permitting

By Kim Riley  |   January 7, 2026   |   Featured

Following his inauguration on Monday, newly appointed Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Tuesday signed his first executive order to start a revamp of the city’s permitting, licensing, design, and...

Read More

Pittsburgh Urban Initiatives receives $60M in New Markets Tax Credits

By Melina Druga  |   January 2, 2026   |   Companies

Pittsburgh Urban Initiatives, a Community Development Entity certified company, was recently awarded $60 million in New Markets Tax Credits. “The NMTC program has attracted significant capital to...

Read More

PUC seeks public input for proposed rate changes

By Liz Carey  |   December 31, 2025   |   Companies

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking public input on a proposed rate change by Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC). The PUC will hold 10 in-person and telephonic hear...

Read More

Datavault AI receives two patents

By Melina Druga  |   December 24, 2025   |   Companies

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently issued Philadelphia-based Datavault AI Inc., a technology company, with two patents. The first patent is for a system, method, and platform for monetiz...

Read More

New Jersey manufacturer to open Lycoming County location

By Melina Druga  |   December 8, 2025   |   Companies

New Jersey-based Farm Plast, a sustainable injection molded container manufacturer, plans to invest $8 million to its first Pennsylvania manufacturing facility in Muncy. The company has purchased a...

Read More

Port of Philadelphia breaks ground on new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal

By Liz Carey  |   December 3, 2025   |   Companies

The Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) announced it would begin construction on the PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a site to serve as the region’s newest cruise travel gateway. The PhilaPort Cruise te...

Read More

Wistar Institute receives $600,000 grant to improve conditions, opportunities in Philadelphia

By Melina Druga  |   December 1, 2025   |   Companies

Philadelphia-based William Penn Foundation, an organization devoted to helping improve the conditions, experiences and opportunities in the Philadelphia region, recently awarded Philadelphia-based the...

Read More

First Quality makes $142M expansion investment in Lewistown manufacturing plant

By Kim Riley  |   November 17, 2025   |   Companies

Pennsylvania has secured a $142.2-million investment from First Quality Retail Services LLC, which plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Mifflin County, said Gov. Josh Shapiro on Nov. 13. ...

Read More

City of Philadelphia teams with UGI Energy Services to supply RNG

By Kim Riley  |   November 14, 2025   |   Companies

UGI Energy Services LLC, a subsidiary of King of Prussia, Pa.-headquartered UGI Corp., recently inked a deal to supply renewable natural gas (RNG) to the City of Philadelphia for its compressed natura...

Read More

Alleghany County leaders launch economic development initiative for Mon Valley

By Dave Kovaleski  |   November 4, 2025   |   Featured

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and state Sen. Nick Pisciottano launched a new initiative to bring more business to the Mon Valley region.  Mon Valley Forward: An Economic Development S...

Read More

Lula Commerce raises $8M in Series A funding

By Melina Druga  |   November 3, 2025   |   Companies

Philadelphia-based Lula Commerce, a provider of artificial intelligence-powered digital commerce technology for convenience retailers, recently raised $8 million in Series A funding. The new fundi...

Read More

U.S. Boiler expands Lancaster manufacturing facility

By Melina Druga  |   October 28, 2025   |   Companies

Lancaster-based U.S. Boiler Co., a cast iron and condensing boilers manufacturer, recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its Condensing Center of Excellence. The compan...

Read More

Duquesne Light Company sets completion date, transition times for new Pittsburgh substation

By Kim Riley  |   October 20, 2025   |   Companies

Duquesne Light Company (DLC) plans to complete its new, state-of-the-art, $237.4 million substation in December, providing an additional source of power for the Golden Triangle. The Watson Substati...

Read More

Affiliation agreement to strengthen Heritage Valley Health System in Allegheny County

By Melina Druga  |   October 20, 2025   |   Companies

An affiliation agreement will strengthen and expand Heritage Valley Health System’s (HVHS) services in western Allegheny County, greater Beaver County and the surrounding region. Heritage Valley ...

Read More

Comcast opens newest Lift Zone workforce development center in Philly

By Kim Riley  |   October 10, 2025   |   Companies

Comcast Corp., headquartered in Philadelphia, opened its newest Flagship Lift Zone Oct. 7 to advance digital skills and job training opportunities in the city. “Philadelphia’s future depends on...

Read More

Ohio company purchases property in Westmoreland County

By Melina Druga  |   October 10, 2025   |   Companies

Ohio-based Dayton Freight, a private less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier, recently purchased 31.5 acres of the I-70 Industrial Park in Westmoreland County. The company employs more than 6,000...

Read More
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 96
  • Next Page »

Receive Weekly Newsletter

Please review our Privacy Policy before submitting.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Most Read Last 7 Days

  • Pittsburg AI company reaches $1.4B in funding
  • Tenaris invests $2.1M to restart operations at Koppel facility
  • PPG announces texture coatings for repair of plastic components
  • UGI International to divest European LPG business
  • BAE Systems to build amphibious combat vehicles in Pennsylvania

State Policy News

  • Wabtec receives $386M add-on order from MTA
  • State Sen. Yaw, PJM Interconnection lead event focused on the future of the electricity grid
  • Pittsburgh Urban Initiatives receives $60M in New Markets Tax Credits
  • Yaw to keep focus on energy sector, competitive economy and rural communities in 2026
  • State hospitals seeking solutions amid challenges, report finds

Podcast

Have an idea for our new podcast?

Share It with Us
A conversation about the Chester, PA LNG plant
New Podcast from our sister publication: A Survey of the American Worker
Mid-Term Election Analyses with Brittany Crampsie and Josh Novotney
Technology to Prevent Mass Shootings: A conversation with Mike Lahiff
PA Primary discussion with Brittany Crampsie and Josh Novotoney
  • Home
  • News
  • Policy
  • Companies
  • Reports
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
Copyright © 2026 Pennsylvania Business Report. All Rights Reserved.
Top