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CBICC to Unveil Centre County Economic Development Strategic Plan
This story originally appeared in The Centre County Gazette. The Chamber of Business and Industry Centre County is set to unveil and launch the Centre County Economic Development Strategic Plan on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. Since June 2023, CBICC has worked with local leaders and businesses to develop a strategic plan centered on the future of the region’s economy. The event launching the plan will feature speakers Greg Scott, CBICC president and CEO, Neeli Bendapudi, Penn State University president, Mark Higgins, commissioner chair, Ben Kirshner, chief transformation and opportunity...
New AARP Pennsylvania Poll Shows Importance of Voters Ages 50-Plus in 2024 Elections
AARP Pennsylvania shares insights from a statewide election survey on voter sentiment among those aged 50 and over. AARP Pennsylvania hosted a virtual press briefing on Oct. 1, ahead of the Walz-Vance V.P. Debate, revealing the results from its latest statewide election survey. Conducted in collaboration with bipartisan pollsters from Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research, the briefing provided analysis and insight into where Pennsylvania voters stand on the Presidential, Senate, Attorney General, and Treasurer candidates, and the issues that matter most to the 50-plus.
College Township Approves Land Development Plan for Beaver Stadium Renovation
Penn State's $700 million Beaver Stadium renovation can move forward in its entirety following approval by College Township Council on Thursday night. Council voted unanimously to approve the project's final land development plan. The plan revealed little new information — unless you're interested in stormwater management — about a project that has already been detailed in public meetings and statements by the university. But it was a necessary step before construction could commence on the major improvements planned for the stadium's revitalization. "The internal work consists of new restrooms, upgraded concessions, and upgraded seating and broadcast level on the west side of the...
Pa. city a great spot for foodies: ‘Unique culinary experiences’
Merriam-Webster defines the word “foodie” as “a person having an avid interest in latest food fads.”. And this city in Pennsylvania is quite the hotspot for such folk. WalletHub — which, according to its “About Us” page, “is an award-winning personal finance company that empower consumers to lead financially healthy lives” through “a number of services and tools” — published a report Monday covering the “Best Foodie Cities in America” for this year.
Trust in elections is strongest at the local level, Pennsylvania poll shows
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here. Pennsylvania voters are more likely to trust...
Penn State receives over $500K for wine, grape industry research
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Shapiro Administration announced that it has invested $1 million in eight research and marketing grants surrounding Pennsylvania wines. In Pennsylvania, October is wine month, when the Department of Community and Economic Development celebrates the wineries, wine trails and wine-inspired events throughout the Commonwealth. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and […]
Red Cross works with Centre County fire company to install smoke alarms
CENTRE HALL, Pa. (WTAJ) – As part of Centre County United Way’s Day of Caring, American Red Cross volunteers and firefighters from Centre Hall Fire Company worked together to replace smoke alarms for free in the area. Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Central PA, Laura Burke, said that a broken smoke alarm […]
How do Pa. service members and others who are overseas vote?
Military members stationed overseas face unique challenges when it comes to voting. They can’t, for instance, go to the polls or visit their county elections office. That’s why federal and Pennsylvania law provide these voters special accommodations to ensure they can cast ballots. Federal law requires that states...
Unemployment claims in Pennsylvania increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 8,578 in the week ending September 28, up from 8,083 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims rose to 225,000...
Philly's peak fall foliage season is almost here
Fall foliage colors are starting to pop in Philly.Why it matters: The splash of color means peak season is drawing near.State of play: Leaves are beginning to change color in Philadelphia and the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, per the state's weekly fall foliage forecast through Wednesday, Oct. 9.Bright colors are already starting to appear in certain tree species, like black walnuts, flowering dogwoods, red maples, and sassafras.State experts predict the Philly region's peak colors are two to three weeks away.🚗 For impatient leaf-peepers: More color can be found in the region's northern reaches, like Northampton and Lehigh counties.Plus: Several northeastern counties are approaching their best colors, including Monrose, Pike, and Lackawanna.Meanwhile, Wayne County is poised to have its best colors this coming week.What we're watching: Conditions are ripe for Pennsylvania to have one of its best fall foliage seasons in recent years.Yes, but: Climate change is impacting when leaves turn and how bright they get.
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