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New funding to boost crop quality, visibility in Pa.
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania received federal funding for ten research projects focused on boosting the visibility and quality of the state's specialty crops. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture received an additional $94,363 to administer the program, bringing Pennsylvania’s total award to more than $1.01 million, according to a release from Gov. Shapiro's office. The funds are a portion of $72.9 million awarded nationwide through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. ...
UPMC recognized in statewide organ donation challenge
Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC in North Central Pa. and two of its hospitals have earned statewide recognition for organ donation efforts. UPMC in North Central Pa., which includes UPMC Cole, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Williamsport, and UPMC facilities in Lock Haven earned third place as a Gift of Life Donor Program Top Performing Health Systems in The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2024 Donate Life PA Hospital Challenge. ...
PennDOT Driver License, Photo Centers closed for Labor Day weekend
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers will be closed during Labor Day weekend. PennDOT says that this will include its full-service center in Harrisburg, and all locations will be closed from Saturday, Aug. 31 through Monday, Sept. 2.
PA Cyber Charter Advisors Union Authorizes Strike
Advisors and counselors with the PA Cyber Charter School have authorized a strike. Officials with their association say that negotiations have been ongoing for the last two years, but so far no contract has been agreed upon. The union says they are looking for safer working conditions and better healthcare.
Fall in Pennsylvania to be ‘cooler-than-average’ this year
August is pretty much over and done with, and with classes in some school districts officially underway, it’s hard not to think about fall, even if summer is still technically going on. And thinking about it begs the natural succeeding questions: What’s the weather going to be like this...
Couple Finds Perfect Fit with Payroll Vault Franchise
Massive Client Potential of B2B Brand Appealed to Pennsylvania Couple. When Ed and Cathy Carroll (above) looked into owning and operating a business, they sharpened their focus on an affordable B2B model that would play to their strengths and required minimal employees. They settled on the Payroll Vault franchise, which does payroll and workforce management for small businesses.
First Bank To Expand in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
First Bank will open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, aiming to offer better convenience and service. First Bank plans to open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, with a focus on providing enhanced convenience and exceptional service to retirees, families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
Humane Pennsylvania’s Healthy Pets Initiative continues to make significant strides in supporting pets and communities
Humane Pennsylvania has made progress in its Healthy Pets Initiative, a program dedicated to helping pets and caretakers in the community and beyond. Since the beginning of the year, HPI has achieved significant milestones in pet food distribution, feral cat sterilization, and accessible veterinary services. Spike’s Pet Food Pantry: Nearly...
Pa. Game Commission announces Sunday hunting dates
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced the Sunday hunting dates for 2024. The commission posted an announcement on their Instagram page with the dates for the remainder of 2024. “These dates are the perfect opportunity to spend more time afield,” the post read. “Remember, if you are planning to hunt...
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