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Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
Second BOG Term for Brandon Danz
When Brandon W. Danz ’03 was a student at Millersville University, he was appointed by then Governor Mark Schweiker to serve as a student member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors. Fast-forward to 2024, when Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently appointed him to once again serve on the BOG. His first meeting was on July 11.
Pa. company laying off 70 people
The Radian Group, a mortgage insurance company, is laying off approximately 70 people in Chester County. Radian Group Inc. filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry informing that state it is laying off the employees at 550 East Swedesford Road in Tredyffrin Township near Wayne.
Settlement Reached in Split Rock Resort Timeshare Lawsuit
Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a legal settlement with Split Rock Resort’s owners, Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, for alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare sales. The lawsuit, filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, accused the resort of violating state Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Laws by denying timeshare owners property access and imposing excessive fees.
Penn College sees unexpected increase in state budget
Williamsport, Pa. — On July 11, Gov. Josh Shapiro approved the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, which includes a $4 million increase in state appropriations for Penn College — a 13% increase compared to last year. In the College's 2024-25 budget, approved by the Board of Directors on June 27, the Board only anticipated a 5% increase. This brings the College's state appropriation funding to a total of $33,971,000. ...
Local bar owners say happy hour expansion bill is ‘huge win’ for PA
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CNX Foundation develops energy industry paid internship program
The CNX Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pittsburgh-based natural gas company CNX Resources Corp., has created a new paid internship program designed to spur student interest in the power industry and bolster the energy workforce pipeline. In cooperation with its Mentorship Academy initiative, the CNX Foundation developed the Short Service Employee (SSE) program to expose […] The post CNX Foundation develops energy industry paid internship program appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Power outages impacting Delaware Valley, photos show storm damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley is still feeling the effects of powerful, fast-moving storms that hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Thousands of customers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are dealing with power outages, and strong winds brought down large trees.The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey said on social media Tuesday night that it had received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey. "Radar data supports that several severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred," the agency said around 9 p.m.In Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood, a large tree...
Penn Hills Fugitive Armon Thompkins Captured, Girlfriend Alaizah Howard Charged with Hindering Apprehension
After nearly a year of evading law enforcement, 22-year-old Armon Thompkins from Penn Hills was apprehended, with officials also charging his girlfriend, Alaizah Howard, 21, for her alleged role in hindering his capture. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, following a concerted effort involving the FBI, tracked down Thompkins to a residence on Elias Drive in Penn Hills, as detailed by TribLIVE. On the scene, detectives discovered both Thompkins and Howard in the basement of the house, concealing themselves in a bid to remain unnoticed by authorities.
Blind and Low Vision Tennis Courts Are Now Open Across Pittsburgh
Allegheny County officially opens blind and low vision tennis courts at Boyce, North, Settlers Cabin and South parks — the first permanent such courts in the nation. On Monday, Allegheny County officials unveiled the first permanent blind and visually impaired tennis courts in the nation — now located in South Park, Boyce Park, North Park and Settlers Cabin.
Syracuse football 2024 opponent preview: Pittsburgh Panthers
Half down, half to go in our Syracuse Orange opponent preview series. It's nonstop action for Fran Brown's outfit from this point on, as after facing NC State on the road, SU has their second and final bye week. In the first of six straight games with no time off...
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