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Recycling access for paper beverage cups has expanded to communities representing 20% of the U.S. population, marking a sharp increase from roughly 5% a decade ago as waste companies, paper …
Paper Cup Recycling Access Expands to 20% of U.S. Homes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — United States Forest Service will waive standard amenity recreation fees at national forests and grasslands on June 6 as part of an added 2026 fee-free day tied …
Forest Service Waives Recreation Fees for National Trails Day Read More
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — CenterSquare Investment Management appointed Nevin Torres as a senior vice president in its capital markets division, as the firm expands institutional fundraising efforts across its public and …
CenterSquare Hires Executive to Expand Institutional Fundraising Read More
BIRDSBORO, PA — Strategic Value Partners agreed to acquire the remaining ownership interests in Birdsboro Power, consolidating control of a 485-megawatt natural gas-fired power plant positioned within the PJM electricity …
SVP Moves to Full Ownership of Birdsboro Power Plant Read More
BERWYN, PA — AMETEK (NYSE: AME) appointed former Hexcel Corporation chief executive Nick L. Stanage to its board of directors, adding an executive with aerospace and industrial manufacturing experience as …
AMETEK Adds Former Hexcel CEO to Board Amid Expansion Push Read More
READING, PA — Miri Technologies received two industry awards at the 2026 NAB Show for its new V410 live 4K encoder and decoder, as the company expands its presence in …
Miri Technologies Wins NAB Awards for 4K Streaming Device Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Franklin Biolabs and RareMoon Consulting have formed a strategic partnership aimed at helping drug developers move gene therapy and rare disease programs more efficiently from …
Franklin Biolabs, RareMoon Partner on Gene Therapy Development Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Energy selected eight companies to receive more than $94 million in federal funding aimed at accelerating deployment of advanced light-water small modular …
Energy Department Funds SMR Push to Expand Nuclear Supply Chain Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — PJM Interconnection is warning that tightening reserve margins and rising electricity demand could require load management measures during periods of extreme summer heat, even as the …
PJM Warns Summer Grid Strain May Trigger Demand Controls Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education will distribute an additional $144 million this year to expand programs serving students with disabilities while allowing states, for the first time, …
Education Department Expands IDEA Funding for Disability Services Read More