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$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 […]
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.
How does Pa.’s new school funding work and how much will your district get?
Funding for Pennsylvania’s K-12 public education system is the centerpiece of the 2024-25 budget deal approved last week – both in terms of sheer dollar value and the legal issues that have surrounded it. Most lawmakers have cited a figure of $1.1 billion in new spending for public...
Three Geisinger hospitals recognized as ‘high-performing’
Three Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings, including two named as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center were named among the Best Hospitals in Pennsylvania, with Geisinger Wyoming...
Hundreds attend vigil for man killed at Trump rally in Pennsylvania before visitation Thursday
Hundreds of people who gathered to remember the former fire chief fatally shot at a rally for former President Donald Trump have been urged to find "unity" as the area in rural Pennsylvania
New PA Lottery drawing offers $305,000 in prizes
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Lottery opened a new drawing to players Wednesday with prizes totaling $305,000. Campfire Cash Second-Chance Drawing is now open for players to submit both winning and non-winning tickets from a licensed Lottery retailer, excluding tickets purchased online. Eligible players have the chance to receive prizes up to $50,000 and […]
Pennsylvania Game Commission to expand hunting lands
Pennsylvania hunters will soon see a growth in state game lands. On Friday, July 12, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved adding a little over 5,200 acres to state game lands. Commissioners bought 13 properties. Included in the purchase are 1,747 acres in St. Marys in Elk County. The...
Workers, lawmaker to rally at gaming conference to demand smoke-free casinos in Pa.
Casino workers, union advocates, and the chair of the state House health committee plan to rally Thursday during a gaming conference in Pittsburgh to demand the elimination of smoking in casinos and other venues. Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny — chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee — and...
Storms leave hundreds without power in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The storms that rolled through northeastern and central Pennsylvania Wednesday evening brought down trees and power lines in Luzerne County. Newswatch 16 found a tree down on Alden Mountain Road near Nanticoke. Crews cut up and removed the tree around 8 p.m. Power lines are...
Over 150 Bikes Being Given Away to Kids at Big Diamond Speedway on Friday Night
Over 150 bikes will be given away Friday Night by the Getz family to kids attending Big Diamond Speedway races. It will be “Topless” night this Friday, July 19th at Big Diamond Speedway. That’s right, the Quandel Concrete Modifieds will be going topless racing 30 laps for a $7,000 first place prize. Not to be left out, the Uss Achey, Inc 602 Crate Sportsman will also be Topless and racing in a 20-lap feature for some extra cash with $1,200 going to the winner on Dukmen Enterprises Night. Rounding out the big racing card will be the Red White and Blue Autos Roadrunners along with the return of the Big Creek Concrete Rookies who will also go topless.
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
New Economic Development Funding Helps Sites Like Bethlehem Steel | WDIY Local News
Governor Josh Shapiro joined local leaders this week on the former site of Bethlehem Steel to promote his new economic development strategy. Senator Lisa Boscola highlighted Bethlehem as an example of the government coming together with businesses, which will be accomplished further thanks to the new budget. “For over a...
895 Million in Economic Boost at Risk: Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed with Pennsylvania’s Budget Snub of Film Tax Credit
The Pittsburgh Film Office expresses disappointment with Pennsylvania’s new state budget for not increasing the $100 million film tax credit, citing concerns about the state’s competitiveness in attracting film projects and economic benefits. Pittsburgh Film Office Disappointed as PA State Budget Falls Short on Film Tax Credit Funding According to the report of Audacy, the […]
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