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Genesee & Wyoming to split into three separate holding companies

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. announced today their plan to divide into three separate holding companies effective January 1, 2027, pending regulatory approval. All three will remain under the ownership of Brookfield and GIC. will include G&W operations in New England, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, including Berkshire & Eastern Railroad....

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Tackling Tobacco: October 2026 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

NATIONAL REPORT — Tobacco legislation and regulation is constantly under review at the local, state and federal levels. In this monthly roundup, Convenience Store News highlights the latest proposals and approved changes happening across the United States. COLORADO. Fort Collins — The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment...

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ICYM – Get ready Chambersburg – your taxes are going up

CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg Borough residents could see an increase of approximately $125 a year in property taxes and utility costs under the borough’s proposed 2027 budget. The proposed budget was presented to Borough Council during its meeting Monday night. While the budget includes no increases to police or...

Chambersburg, PA · 1d
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Walmart settles Pa. child labor violations for $7.8 million

The settlement amount includes $7.68 million in administrative penalties and $142,785 in fines Walmart paid during the initial stages of an investigation by the state Department of Labor and Industry. It is the largest such settlement in the commonwealth’s history, the statement said.

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Realtor.com News & Insights

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State College Sellers Are Cutting Prices at a Rate Well Above the National Share

State College sellers were cutting prices at a rate well above the national share, giving buyers more room to negotiate on a deal.

State College, PA · 1d

StateCollege.com

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Citizens Bank to Close Downtown State College Branch in Early 2027

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

State College, PA · 1d

Chambersburg Public Opinion

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Downtown Chambersburg offers businesses grants up to $5,000

Downtown Chambersburg businesses and property owners can apply for up to $5,000 in matching grants through a new round of a downtown improvement program. The third round of the Business Improvement Microgrant program is open to current business owners and property owners in Chambersburg's designated Historic District, according to a community announcement. Downtown Chambersburg Inc. administers the program with funding from Main Street Matters, a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. The program is intended to expand access to funding for downtown businesses, encourage local investment and support improvements in the downtown area. Previous rounds awarded more than $45,000 The first two rounds distributed more than $45,000 to downtown Chambersburg businesses, according to the announcement. Projects funded through the grants included marketing and promotional activities, structural or interior improvements, and technology and connectivity improvements. “Small businesses are a vital part of what makes downtown Chambersburg unique, and investing in them helps keep our downtown thriving,” Stephen Christian, president and executive director of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, said in the announcement. “Through the first two rounds, these microgrants have helped local businesses bring new ideas to life and make improvements that strengthen our downtown. We’re

Chambersburg, PA · 1d

Realty Today

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Pennsylvania Democrats Win Full Control of Harrisburg for First Time Since 1993, Splitting CRE Into Winners and Losers

Pennsylvania Democrats walked out of last Tuesday's midterm elections holding something the party last possessed in 1993: complete, unified control of state government. Governor Josh Shapiro cruised to reelection with more than 60 percent of the vote, defeating Republican Stacy Garrity by 22 percentage points, while Democrats simultaneously flipped the state Senate and padded their House majority from three seats to 13. It is the first time all three branches in Harrisburg have been blue at once since the first year of Bill Clinton's presidency.

Pennsylvania · 2d

Backyard Garden Lover

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Pennsylvania Sues Contractor After Homeowners Report Damaged Ceilings, Exposed Wires and Lost Money

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...

Pennsylvania · 2d

WTAJ

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PA Trout Tank program awards $45K to outdoor recreation businesses

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Business Alliance and Office of Outdoor Recreation awarded $45,000 in PA Trout Tank grants to 21 businesses across 19 counties. Among the recipients is Jefferson County’s Twisted Antler Seed Company, which received funding through the program designed to support Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry. The PA Trout Tank program […]

Jefferson County, PA · 1d

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Enough Electricity on Hand for Winter, Grid Operator Says

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...

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Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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Electricity grid watchdog warns of higher prices after delayed PJM market reforms

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.

Pennsylvania · 3h

WITF

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Customers who shop for energy suppliers pay more. Regulators disagree on what the numbers mean.

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...

Pennsylvania · 12h

WTAJ

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Altoona-based Sheetz names new President and Chief Operating Officer

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona-based restaurant and convenience chain is shaking things up with a new President and Chief Operating Officer — Adam Sheetz, grandson of founder Bob Sheetz. Adam, who previously served as the company’s executive vice president of operations, will become President and COO effective Jan. 1, 2027. Travis Sheetz will remain […]

Altoona, PA · 3d

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Pennsylvania Couple Turned a 100-Year-Old Schoolhouse Into a Marketplace for Dozens of Local Vendors

Classrooms once filled with students now hold antiques, handmade crafts, jewelry, soaps, and even the occasional garden gnome. The building is about a century old, but its newest purpose brings together more than 65 independent vendors under one roof. I love the idea of a Pennsylvania couple looking at an...

Clearfield, PA · 2d

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As Democrats gain power in Pennsylvania, some business leaders wonder about moderation

In the next legislative session, Democrats in Pennsylvania will not necessarily have to compromise with Republicans to pass laws. Voters handed both chambers in the General Assembly and the governor’s office to Democratic candidates. The results were part of a nationwide “blue wave” that ousted GOP lawmakers on the...

Pennsylvania · 4d

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Pennie’s 2027 Health Insurance Open Enrollment is Here

Pennie’s annual Open Enrollment Period is here. Open Enrollment began on Nov. 1 for 2027 health coverage. Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity for Pennsylvanians who need health coverage to shop and enroll in a health plan at pennie.com. Uninsured Pennsylvanians are encouraged to find quality health coverage by enrolling through Pennie.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Pennsylvania Family Lost Their Daughter to Cancer and Built a Baking Business to Keep Her Memory Alive

A family bakery can begin with a recipe, a dream, or a love that refuses to fade. In Pennsylvania, one family created a baking business to honor their daughter, Paige, after losing her to cancer. Founded in 2015, the business grew around a personal mission: bringing her memory into the...

Pennsylvania · 4d