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Wabtec receives $386M add-on order from MTA

By Pennsylvania Business Report  |   January 8, 2026   |   Companies

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently placed a $386 million follow-on order with Pittsburgh-based Wabtec Corp., an equipment and rail services provider, for an additional R...

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State Sen. Yaw, PJM Interconnection lead event focused on the future of the electricity grid

By Kim Riley  |   January 8, 2026   |   Featured

Pennsylvania State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently helped lead an event focused on the evolving electricity market landscape during a meeting with Ohio lawmakers and leaders from PJM Interconnection LLC...

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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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Yaw to keep focus on energy sector, competitive economy and rural communities in 2026

By Liz Carey  |   January 2, 2026   |   Featured

Pennsylvania Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Williamsport) said in 2026 he would continue to focus on the energy sector, keeping Pennsylvania competitive for businesses and making sure rural communities get what the...

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State hospitals seeking solutions amid challenges, report finds

By Melina Druga  |   December 31, 2025   |   Companies

Pennsylvania hospitals, in response to work force shortages and rising patient demand, have instituted new approaches to patient services and work force initiatives, according to a new American Hospit...

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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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PA-based Select Medical buys Georgia hospital

By Liz Carey  |   December 30, 2025   |   Companies

Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based Select Medical Corporation announced earlier this month it had acquired Landmark Hospital of Savannah, Ga. The 50-bed long-term acute care hospital in Savannah was previou...

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Sen. Fetterman introduces legislation to create national AI-enabled lab network

By Liz Carey  |   December 17, 2025   |   Featured

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Ted Budd (R-NC) to introduce legislation that would create a national network of remotely accessible programmable cloud laboratories for academic research. T...

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PNC receives approval to purchase FirstBank

By Melina Druga  |   December 16, 2025   |   Companies

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Colorado Division of Banking recently gave Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group reg...

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PA Chamber sees positives, negative in Senate-approved unemployment compensation bill

By Kim Riley  |   December 16, 2025   |   Featured

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry is concerned that the State Senate’s recently approved package of reforms to the commonwealth’s unemployment compensation (UC) system will delay t...

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Legislators aims to protect business by keeping fees in check

By Liz Carey  |   December 15, 2025   |   Companies

State Rep. Joseph D’Orsie (R-York) said he is preparing to introduce legislation that will limit the growth of fees charged by the state Department of Labor and Industry. In a memo to his legisl...

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Calgon Carbon receives patent for PFAS removal system

By Melina Druga  |   December 11, 2025   |   Companies

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently issued Pittsburgh-based Calgon Carbon Corp., a purification solutions company, with a patent for the removal of PFAS from a liquid or gas using reactivate...

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Legislation would restructure EDGE tax credit

By Melina Druga  |   December 10, 2025   |   Investment

Legislation recently introduced in the state Senate would restructure the Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit program. Senate Bill 1106 would prioritize and in...

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CNX Resources says it has a better idea regarding proposed setback distance expansions

By Kim Riley  |   December 10, 2025   |   Companies

Pittsburgh-based natural gas company CNX Resources is urging the Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board to consider two years of independently collected environmental data before endorsing proposed ...

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State’s revenue collected from shale gas wells expected to gush 46% higher for 2025

By Kim Riley  |   December 10, 2025   |   Investment

Pennsylvania will generate $239.9 million in revenue from impact fee collections for 2025, a whopping $75.3 million, or 46 percent, increase over 2024, estimates the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO). ...

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PIDA approves nearly $10.5M in low-interest loans

By Melina Druga  |   December 9, 2025   |   Investment

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) recently approved nearly $10.5 million in low-interest loans for companies in Blair, Dauphin, Lancaster and Snyder counties. The loans support ...

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PUC approves rate changes for Columbia Gas

By Liz Carey  |   December 8, 2025   |   Companies

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved modified natural gas distribution rate changes for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Inc., cutting the utility’s original request by nearly half....

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New NPC reports: Improve infrastructure permitting, ramp up gas-electric coordination

By Kim Riley  |   December 5, 2025   |   Featured

The National Petroleum Council (NPC) on Dec. 3 released two studies recommending actions to streamline federal permitting, update the nation’s energy infrastructure, and remove regulatory barrie...

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Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry elects new chairman, members

By Melina Druga  |   December 5, 2025   |   News

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry’s (PA Chamber) board of directors recently elected a new chairman, vice chairman and members at its annual membership meeting. Robert Scaer was ...

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Small Business Administration applauds legislation increasing loan limit for 7(a), lending programs

By Melina Druga  |   December 3, 2025   |   Federal

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler has applauded the recent passage of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would increase the loan limit...

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