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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s electric grid with lower-cost technologies as energy demand rises and household utility bills increase.
Pa Lawmakers Weigh Grid Upgrades to Curb Rising Energy Costs Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — The Mill at Anselma said it has received a $24,656 grant from The McLean Contributionship to fund preservation work on its historic mill building, including treatment …
Mill at Anselma Receives $24,656 Grant for Preservation Project Read More
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA — Pennsylvania will invest nearly $1 million to accelerate the certification of special education teachers, aiming to address ongoing staffing shortages and expand support for students with …
Pa Invests Nearly $1M to Fast-Track Special Ed Teachers Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Police handled 634 calls for service in January 2026, including criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and weather-related incidents, according to a report presented by Chief John Phillips to …
Crime Trends, Arrests, And Snowstorms Shape January Activity Read More
WARMINSTER, PA — Havis said it introduced an expanded inverter product lineup at Work Truck Week, organizing its offerings into a four-tier system aimed at helping fleets and upfitters match …
Havis Expands Inverter Lineup With Four-Tier Power Portfolio Read More
NEWTOWN, PA — EPAM Systems Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) said it has been named a 2026 Top IT Vendor in the Netherlands by Whitelane Research, marking the fourth consecutive year the …
EPAM Named Top IT Vendor in Netherlands by Whitelane Research Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania voters could see renewed focus on voter identification requirements as U.S. Sen. John Fetterman signaled support for photo ID laws while opposing broader election changes included …
Fetterman Breaks With Party on Voter ID Debate Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Clearing out old paperwork and celebrating the planet can go hand in hand this Earth Day as Cecil College invites the community to a free shred …
Cecil College Celebrates Earth Day With Free Shred Event and Farmers Market Read More
EXTON, PA — West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (NYSE: WST) said President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair Eric M. Green plans to retire once a successor is appointed, with the transition …
West CEO Eric Green Plans Retirement Pending Successor Search Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing police reported increases in several enforcement categories, including DUI arrests, drug-related incidents, and theft investigations, in the department’s 2025 annual report.
Crime Surge, DUI Arrests, and Overdoses Highlight 2025 Report Read More