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PA Wilds Center launches Artisan Collective program for regional artists
Kane, Pa. — As part of its endorsement of rural artistry, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship has created an investment program for visual artists and graphic designers in the Pa. Wilds region to help scale up their businesses. The new program will run through December 2024. The program will invest in rural artists to help them develop and bring to market new PA Wilds branded products to meet growing...
Need a replacement PA license plate? Free upcoming event
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Pennsylvania residents with damaged or unreadable license plates can get a free replacement this week. Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Franklin/Huntingdon) is hosting two upcoming license plate replacement events in Huntingdon and Shippensburg. Huntingdon event: Shippensburg event (will also provide car seat safety checks): Vehicle owners need to bring their unexpired Pennsylvania driver’s […]
STV Transforms Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure from Gettysburg to Lancaster
STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has completed preliminary engineering and final design for four major highway and bridge projects spanning from the historic fields of Gettysburg to the vibrant community of Lancaster. The company is now providing construction consultation on the four projects, as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 8’s 2024 construction program, a $257-million investment to transform southcentral Pennsylvania’s infrastructure. These projects include:
Over $26 million coming to Central PA for water infrastructure improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced Thursday $207.6 million to improve water infrastructure across the state. The funds, approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), will help communities access clean, safe drinking water, remove or replace hazardous contained pipes and collect and treat wastewater. Of that $207.6 million, $26,013,070 is being […]
Pennsylvania city one of the ‘worst’ for quality of life: report
A place’s “quality of life” ranges in factors from crime rates to the amount of garbage in the area to noise pollution. As far as this one city in Pennsylvania goes, the quality of life isn’t exactly stellar. LawnStater — which “brings you the best lawn...
PA Turnpike Commission warns residents about recent 'smishing' scams
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning of a "smishing" scam back on the rise in Pennsylvania — and the agency said over a thousand people have already received the text message. "The Turnpike does not directly communicate with our customers through text messaging," said...
$500 Tax Credit: Pennsylvania Employers Can Now Help Employees Save for College with 25% Match
A new tax credit bill in Pennsylvania encourages employers to contribute to employees’ PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts by offering a 25% tax credit on contributions up to $500. New Tax Credit Bill Encourages Employers to Help Pennsylvania Residents Save for College Pennsylvania residents can now boost their college savings with a […]
Central Atlantic region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell last week at an average of $3.57 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Central Atlantic region has risen about 4 cents since last...
PASSHE freezes tuition for the seventh consecutive year
(WHTM) — The Board of Governors for Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) unanimously voted to freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students for the upcoming academic year. The 2024-25 school year marks the seventh consecutive year the tuition rate will stay the same at all ten universities. According to PASSHE, repeated tuition freezes save […]
Pennsylvania Increases Funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods to Combat Gun Violence
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Craig Williams has announced a renewed commitment to the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program with an additional $3 million included in the 2024-25 state budget. This brings the total funding for the initiative to over $10 million since its inception in 2021. Addressing Gun...
Texas company purchases Highway Materials
Texas-based Heidelberg Materials North America recently announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Philadelphia-based Highway Materials, an aggregates and asphalt producer. “The addition of the Highway Materials business, with its broad range of products and more than 80 years of history in Pennsylvania, is a great opportunity to strengthen the company’s aggregate reserves […] The post Texas company purchases Highway Materials appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Nexterus names Ryan Polakoff as new CEO
Pennsylvania-based Nexterus, a supply chain management and third-party logistics services provider, recently announced that President Ryan Polakoff has been promoted to CEO, effective Dec. 31. He takes over for his father, Sam, who will retire after 49 years with the company. “Words can’t express how happy and proud I am of my father for his […] The post Nexterus names Ryan Polakoff as new CEO appeared first on Transportation Today.
Pennsylvania sees first human case of West Nile Virus this year
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year. The Allegheny County Health Department said the Baldwin resident experienced fever and weakness, leading to hospitalization. The health department won't be releasing any more information but said the patient reported being outside frequently.
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