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Williamsport ranks second in Pa. cities where young adults want to build careers at home

Williamsport, Pa. — More than half of young Pennsylvanians say they want to stay in or return to their hometowns to build careers, according to a new survey, with Williamsport ranking second statewide among cities where that commitment is strongest. A resume.io survey of 3,052 adults ages 18–35 found...

Williamsport, PA · 4d

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Coal Still Burns Under This Pennsylvania Ghost Town, And You Drive Its Empty Streets

Smoke can drift out of cracks in the ground in one tiny Pennsylvania borough. The cause is an underground coal fire that started in 1962 and still hasn’t gone out. About a thousand people lived there in 1980. By the 2020 census, the count had dropped to just five residents.

Columbia County, PA · 12d

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Pennsylvania Hot Dog Shop Reopened After Nearly Three Years and a Dramatic Building Collapse

A Pennsylvania hot dog shop closed its doors after decades of serving a loyal downtown crowd. What followed was supposed to be a renovation, but the project became far more complicated when part of the building collapsed onto the street. I can only imagine how discouraging that moment must have...

Scranton, PA · 7d

The Cool Down

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New Pennsylvania law requires sellers to disclose home's flood history, flood-insurance

Sellers must begin compliance by summer 2028.

Pennsylvania · 5d

marejournal.com

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Wilder & J.P. Morgan Asset Management acquire 257,000 s/f shopping center in PA

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — Wilder announced the acquisition of The Marketplace at Huntingdon Valley, a 257,000 s/f community shopping center in Pennsylvania, through a newly formed investment partnership with investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Located at 2010 County Line Rd. in Huntingdon Valley, the center is anchored...

Pennsylvania · 5d

FOX 43

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Energy bills expected to rise for PPL Electric Utilities customers

Pennsylvania · 4d

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11 Pennsylvania Towns Where Rising Property Taxes Are Making Residents Consider Moving

Property taxes can change the way a family feels about home. Across Pennsylvania, many homeowners are looking more closely at their tax bills and wondering how much longer their budgets can stretch. A higher bill can affect retirees on fixed incomes, young families saving for school needs, and longtime residents who simply want to stay in the communities they love. Property taxes can also become an important part of the decision when someone is comparing homes, planning a move, or thinking about retirement.

Pennsylvania · 13d

FOX 43

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PPL plans to increase energy prices pending regulatory approval

Pennsylvania · 4d

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Family Life Ministries Acquires Hot 107.9 Williamsport

Family Life Ministries continues its growth in Pennsylvania with the purchase of “Hot 107.9” WOTH Williamsport from Backyard Broadcasting of Pennsylvania. Family Life will acquire WOTH for $200,000 plus its existing signal in the market 103.3 W277BJ Williamsport. That will upgrade the network from its so-called “Super Translator” operating with 250w/412m to the Class A 3.4kW/135m 107.9 signal.

Williamsport, PA · 5d

NewsRadio WILK

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Applications Open for Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Pennsylvania · 6d

NorthcentralPA.com

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Mill Hall Sheetz remodel construction underway after Oct. 19 closing

Mill Hall, Pa. — Construction is underway at the Sheetz in Mill Hall, Clinton County, which closed Oct. 19 for a remodeling project. The convenience store and gas station closed Monday, Oct. 19, as crews began preparing for the renovation. On Friday, Oct. 30, construction crews and heavy equipment were working at the property. Excavation equipment, construction materials and workers were visible as work continued on the site. The remodeling project is expected to keep the location closed for several months. While construction continues, customers will need to use other nearby convenience stores and fuel stations.

Mill Hall, PA · 6d

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A Pennsylvania Healthcare Network Files for Chapter 11 Alongside 11 Affiliates

Redeemer Health, a Pennsylvania-based company, which serves as a Catholic healthcare system, has turned to bankruptcy protection. Court records have not specified the reasons that could have led to the filing. Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. A Chapter 11 filing...

Pennsylvania · 7d

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11 Old-Fashioned Pennsylvania Yarn Shops Where Knitters Find Skeins Big Chains No Longer Carry

One yarn shop on this list sits on a working sheep farm, so the wool in your hands may come from the flock grazing outside. Another sells its yarn from a shop built by local Amish craftsmen. That’s the kind of detail that makes me grin. Chain stores rarely offer...

Pennsylvania · 5d

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New Jersey Retirees Can Look To This Tax-Friendly Neighboring State With Vibrant Culture And Mountains

After decades of working, raising families, and paying the bills, many Americans are eager to retire. For some, moving to a warmer climate is a priority, while others want to stretch their savings or relocate closer to loved ones. And in the Northeast, where property taxes and the cost of living can take a big chunk out of a nest egg or be unrealistic for retirees living on a fixed income, sometimes just crossing the state line can make all the difference.

New Jersey · 7d

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PACP Announces Its 2027 Board of Directors

Source: Tiffany Fulmer Ott – Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) The Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) has announced its 2027 Officers and Board of Directors who will officially take office on January 1, 2027:. Officers Chair – Christa Lundy, Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce. Chair-Elect –...

Pennsylvania · 7d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Letter to the editor: Time to clean up abandoned oil and gas wells

I grew up in Southwestern Pennsylvania. One of the few things I remember about my great-grandfather is that he worked in the coal mines. Just in Pennsylvania, there have been dozens of disasters over the last 150 years involving coal mines. My great-grandfather was lucky enough to only lose part of a finger when the Mather coal mine exploded in 1928.

Pennsylvania · 5d

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Hull Street Energy completes acquisition of FirstLight’s pumped storage, hydro assets

Hull Street Energy (HSE), a power-focused U.S. investment firm, announced it has completed its acquisition of FirstLight’s U.S. platform from the Public Sector Pension Investment Board. The acquired assets include a portfolio of nearly 1,400 MW of generation in the Northeast, including Northfield Mountain, a 1,168 MW pumped storage...

Pennsylvania · 4d

CBS Pittsburgh

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LIHEAP applications open for Pennsylvanians who need help with utility bills

Federal funding is now available for those who need help paying their utility bills this winter.

Pennsylvania · 7d

hoodline.com

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Low Streams Halt 11 Shale Gas Water Withdrawals Across Three PA Counties

Low streamflow has stopped 11 shale gas water withdrawals across Bradford, Susquehanna and Tioga counties, with seven additional withdrawal points now on watch status as they edge toward the same operating restrictions. The numbers come from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission’s hydrologic-conditions monitoring, which tracks when drought-stressed creeks and rivers in the basin can no longer support industrial water pulls.

Susquehanna County, PA · 8d

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Fluor subsidiary nabs $2.4B Navy nuclear contract

The U.S. Navy has awarded a $2.4 billion contract to Fluor Marine Propulsion for work at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, according to an Oct. 23 news release. Fluor Marine Propulsion, a subsidiary of Irving, Texas-based Fluor, received the cost-plus-fixed-fee modification for nuclear propulsion work, according to the release. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory develops advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, the systems to power ships.

Idaho Falls, ID · 7d