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A few Pennsylvania residents may see justice served after Attorney General Dave Sunday filed a lawsuit against business entities involved in a rent-to-own scheme. An October 2026 press release was shared by the Office of the Attorney General, describing what went down. According to the attorney general’s office, Sean Walters, Charles Spencer, and their businesses...
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.
After selling her Maryland home, Heidi Keeney moved back to Pennsylvania to build a cottage near her parents, but the project has taken far longer than she ever imagined
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 –...
HUNTERSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — An Adams County power plant is expanding. The Hunterstown Generating Station was one of three Pennsylvania projects included in the first Expedited Interconnection Track program developed by PJM Interconnection. It is a natural gas power plant northeast of Gettysburg. As planned, the expansion would update the plant and add 367 MW […]
Losing a corporate job led one Pennsylvania woman to turn her home-baking skills into a business that now draws customers into a historic market building dating back to 1888. Her cinnamon rolls have become popular enough to attract lines outside. The journey began with homemade baked goods and a determination...
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.
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...
A GOP Senate forced moderation in Pennsylvania's legislature, according to some — so what will Democrats do now?
Federal funding is now available for those who need help paying their utility bills this winter.
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.
Even if a home experienced just a few inches of flooding on its bottom floor, the result could be tens of thousands of dollars in damage. However, to date, Pennsylvania homeowners have had to disclose relatively little information about a property's flood history and potential flood risk to potential buyers.
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.
The U.S. Department of Energy is investing more than $9 billion to help increase production of nuclear power at existing plants in Beaver County and elsewhere in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
A weekend flea market now fills the shell of an old movie theater, and the shopping covers about 100,000 square feet. That’s a lot of room for trinkets, toys, and treasures that used to share space with popcorn. I love the idea of hunting for vintage finds where people...
Our favorite time of the year is here: the chance to highlight some of our favorite local businesses as part of The Jersey Shore Girl’s annual Best of the Jersey Shore Guide. Whether it’s your favorite yoga studio, neighborhood boutique, or brunch destination, there are so many places at the Jersey Shore deserving of the extra love. So share the love and vote for your favorites in each and every category; after all, these reader-selected awards are pretty special bragging rights to have (wink). Ready to get started? Here’s everything you need to know about nominating your favorites for the 2026 Best of the Jersey Shore Guide.
Uber is teaming up with REFORM Alliance, the probation and parole reform non-profit co-founded by Jay-Z, Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and others, to offer rides to individuals on probation and parole in Pennsylvania and Virginia to skilled-trades training, career opportunities, and union apprenticeships. The partnership, announced Thursday (Oct. 29), covers...
(WBRE/WYOU) — Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are now open through April 23, 2027, providing families an opportunity for reprieve with heating bills through the cold season. Based on household size, income, and fuel type, cash grants can be award from $200 to $1,000 directly to a utility provided or […]
National Fuel customers can expect to see an increase in their rates this winter as temperatures begin to drop and households start turning on their heat. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a $10.5 million rate increase for National Fuel Gas Distribution customers. The increase amounts to about $3 per month for the average customer, or approximately 3.5%.
