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WAYNE, PA — The Judge Group has again landed among the staffing industry’s elite, earning two top-tier service awards from ClearlyRated and extending a streak that now spans more than …
Judge Group Marks 12th Straight Year With Rare Double Diamond Staffing Honors Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor published new guidance aimed at reshaping how insurance requirements are calculated under a key maritime workers’ compensation law, a move …
Labor Dept. Loosens Maritime Insurance Rules, Cutting Costs Without Sacrificing Care Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s General Fund revenue outperformed expectations in January, bringing in $3.9 billion and finishing $178.2 million, or 4.7 percent, above projections, according to figures released by the …
Pennsylvania Revenues Surge Past Forecasts as January Brings $178M Windfall Read More
CHESTER, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Chester was found unresponsive in his cell early January 31, prompting an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, according to …
Inmate Found Dead at SCI Chester, State Police Launch Investigation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior is rolling out a two-pronged push to strengthen America’s wildfire defenses, announcing up to $20 million to help rural communities respond faster …
Interior Targets Wildfire Threat With $20M Boost and Tribal Fire Pipeline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro rolled out a sweeping economic and workforce agenda this past week, pairing his proposed 2026–27 state budget with new business financing, job training investments, …
Shapiro Unveils Budget, Loans, and Job Training Push as PA Bets on Growth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Republican Party of Pennsylvania has formally endorsed Jason Richey for lieutenant governor, throwing the party’s institutional support behind the Allegheny County Republican chairman as the 2026 …
Pennsylvania GOP Backs Jason Richey for Lt. Governor in 2026 Race Read More
CHESTER, PA — A community organization credited with helping Chester reach a historic milestone of zero gun-violence deaths in 2025 received a major upgrade this weekend, as corporate partners and …
New Windows, New Chapter: Chester Youth Center Gets Boost From Local Giants Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing police responded to a wide range of incidents on February 6, including a reported fight, a possible child abuse complaint, assistance with a shots-fired call in …
From Fight Calls to Child Abuse Allegation, Wyomissing Police Handle 21 Incidents Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Vertex, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERX) says 2025 delivered one of the most aggressive and complex years for U.S. sales and use taxes in more than a …
Sales Tax Turmoil: 2025 Marks One of the Wildest Years in a Decade Read More