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ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School District Board of School Directors moved forward with more than $11 million in proposed middle school infrastructure upgrades in April while advancing a …
Octorara Seeks $11 Million in State Grants for Upgrades Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania transportation and education officials are launching a school-based career program this fall to steer students toward highway construction and skilled-trade jobs as the state seeks workers …
PennDOT Launches School Career Program Amid Labor Shortages Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Charter Senior Living has begun construction on a new senior living community at 943 S. High Street in West Chester that will offer independent living, assisted …
Charter Senior Living Breaks Ground on West Chester Community Read More
EXTON, PA — Hankin Group has begun construction on a seventh apartment building at its Keva Flats community in Exton, a project that will add 72 units and is expected …
Hankin Group Begins Construction on New Keva Flats Building Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials have begun removing hundreds of companies from a major small-business contracting program while also promoting new manufacturing partnerships and financing tools aimed at boosting domestic …
SBA Targets Hundreds of Contractors as Oversight Expands Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick said Wednesday that a bipartisan housing bill moving through the Senate could help address housing shortages and rising costs that he says are …
McCormick Backs Federal Housing Bill, Citing Shortage in Pa. Read More
POINT TWP, PA — A $5.7 million state investment will help prepare more than 100 acres in Northumberland County for future industrial development, with officials aiming to attract new businesses …
$5.7M State Investment Targets New Business Site in Northumberland County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Young adults who were previously involved in the justice system are now entering Pennsylvania’s construction workforce after completing the first cohort of the Shapiro Administration’s Construct PA …
Construct PA Graduates Signal Workforce Expansion Push Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Hankin Group has begun construction on the next phase of River Station, a growing mixed-use residential community in the heart of Downingtown. Phase II will add 160 …
Hankin Group Expands Downingtown’s River Station With New Sustainable Apartments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of new single-family homes in the United States fell sharply in May, signaling potential headwinds in the housing market despite rising prices and growing inventory.
New Home Sales Drop Sharply in May as Inventory Grows and Prices Rise Read More