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Nearly a century after its founding, a family flower business has opened a new storefront while remaining in the hands of its fifth generation. What began as a landscaping operation gradually became a floral institution known for elaborate arrangements, special events, and thoughtful gifts. The expansion brings fresh bouquets, plants,...
Comcast has told Pennsylvania it will lay off 634 workers at its Philadelphia headquarters campus, and it has filed layoff notices covering hundreds more employees in Washington, New Jersey and California, with the first job losses set for Dec. 31. Pennsylvania’s WARN notice list shows the Philadelphia layoffs beginning Dec. 31, 2026. WARN notices are... The post Comcast filed layoff notices for 634 workers in Pennsylvania and more in Washington, New Jersey and California, with the first job losses set for Dec. 31 appeared first on The Financial Wire .
One market on this list began in 1925 as a poultry auction. More than a century later, it still runs a live animal auction close to the produce stands. I love that you can shop for peaches and catch the bidding on the same trip. That’s just one surprise. Another...
A national bank's downtown State College branch is set to close its doors in 2027. Citizens Bank's location at 214 E. College Ave. will officially close on Feb. 10, according to a letter recently sent to customers. Erica Weinschenk, vice president of communications for the bank, said there will be no changes to its operating hours or services before that date, and customers will continue to be served at neighboring branch locations. While the closure ends a decades-long presence in the downtown for Citizens, which previously operated at 122 E. College Ave. and 345 E. Beaver Ave., there will still be two branches remaining in the State College area located at 1900 S. Atherton St. and 1826 N. Atherton St. According to bank officials, there will be no changes to customer accounts when the branch closes. Customers can continue to bank at the nearby branches, ATMS, online and on the bank's mobile app. As for why the branch is closing, Weinschenk told StateCollege.com that the company is "investing in a modern branch network in the locations that best serve our customers, with a greater focus on personalized advice and support." "We continue to invest in mobile and digital capabilities to
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. The Democrats’ sweeping success at the national level in last week’s midterms was mirrored in major swings at the...
Pennsylvania homeowners paid thousands of dollars to improve their properties, only to face unfinished projects and costly damage, according to a new state lawsuit. One bathroom renovation reportedly ended with a ceiling collapsing in another room. The complaints have now led to legal action against JC Home & Construction Management, LLC, and its owner, Julian...
Only two people have posted public notes about this small Pennsylvania antique shop, and they could not sound more different. One remembered a wonderful time and a warm, friendly owner, while the other found a sign promising open hours and a locked door. That split tells a bigger story. The...
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven training programs for in-demand skilled trades including:. shipbuilding occupations. occupations essential to the buildout of AI infrastructure. advanced manufacturing. nuclear energy. domestic mineral production. aerospace. information...
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Family Dollar shoppers may soon no longer have to worry about price discrepancies at the checkout if a proposed settlement is approved. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a $63 million nationwide settlement with Family Dollar Stores over allegations that the retailer routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed […]
HARRISBURG — Faced with stark evidence that residents who shop for electricity suppliers pay higher bills and face more frequent shut-offs, Pennsylvania regulators approved a significant policy change sought by the state’s largest electric company. In a 3-2 vote in late October, the Public Utility Commission agreed to...
VALLEY FORGE PA – Power producers should be able to generate enough energy this winter “to reliably meet” electricity demands across 13 states, including Pennsylvania, according to the grid’s operator. Valley Forge-based PJM Interconnection operates and monitors the high-voltage electric power system that serves 67 million...
VALLEY FORGE, Pa.- The power grid operator for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and 11 other states says it is prepared to meet the challenges of the colder months ahead. PJM Interconnection, with headquarters in Montgomery County, is forecasting peak electricity demand of approximately 147,500 megawatts (MW) over the winter. PJM said it expects to have 182,426 MW of operational capacity available.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) $15 million penalty against Shell Polymers in September is an unacceptable response to ongoing pollution violations. It sends a message that the creation of fines – essentially awarding “financial gifts” for community health projects – will curtail unlawful emissions at the plant.
A capacity auction set for December will again clear the maximum price adding another $5 billion to $10 billion of data center costs to electricity bills across the region, the report said.
Homeowners in Pennsylvania will need to reveal more information about flood risk to potential buyers beginning as soon as 2028. A new law requires that sellers disclose whether the home has flooded in the past and whether they’ve ever filed a flood insurance claim. “A few inches of water...
It’s not too early to nominate a deserving farmer for the 2027 Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer Award, and next year marks the 100th anniversary of the region’s most prestigious agricultural honor. We’re looking for great nominees who should be recognized for a life’s work of service to the agricultural...
The farm specializes in soap but also offers bubble baths, sugar scrubs, lotions, tallow creams, and shower steamers.
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Popular Blair County-based convenience store chain Sheetz has named a new president and COO of the company. According to a company announcement, Adam Sheetz, the grandson of founder Bob Sheetz, will assume the role at the beginning of 2027. The company says that as...
DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A proposed poultry barn, the root cause of community outcry, was one of the several matters discussed at the Blair Township Supervisors meeting. On Charger Highway in Duncansville, plans for a large-scale poultry barn have been proposed through the Roman Musser AG Operation Land Development Plan. This plan includes bringing around […]
