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Sumitomo Corporation of Americas to open Pittsburgh office in April

By Kim Riley  |   February 3, 2026   |   Companies

Sumitomo Corporation of Americas said Jan. 29 that it will establish a new office in Pittsburgh effective in April, expanding its U.S. footprint as manufacturers place greater emphasis on regional sup...

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S&T Bank to open Pittsburgh branch, office space

By Melina Druga  |   February 2, 2026   |   Companies

Indiana, Pa.,-based S&T Bank recently announced plans to open a new full-service branch and to expand its Pittsburgh office space. The new location will strengthen the bank’s Pittsburgh-area presenc...

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State Sen. Robinson hosts hearing on requiring local labor hired for public works projects

By Liz Carey  |   January 27, 2026   |   Featured

Pennsylvania State Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Bridgeville) held a hearing recently to discuss his legislation to require contractors on public works projects to hire local labor. Robinson, chair of t...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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