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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials approved more than $1.4 million in grants to expand natural gas infrastructure and support economic development projects in two counties, state officials announced.
Pa. Approves $1.4M Grants to Expand Gas, Boost Development Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A $450 million investment to build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Philadelphia is expected to create 225 jobs and expand the production of materials used in …
$450M Pharma Plant to Bring Jobs, Cancer Research to Philly Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Dave McCormick said he has secured more than $270 million in federal funding for projects across Pennsylvania, channeling money into public safety, infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic …
$270M Floods Pennsylvania as McCormick Steers Federal Funds Home Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — From hospitals and manufacturers to breweries and community nonprofits, a cross-section of Philadelphia employers is being held up as a model for how cities can rebuild opportunity …
Philadelphia Names 15 ‘Employers of Choice’ in Push to Close Skills Gap Read More
ELKTON, MD — Cecil County has secured approval for a major expansion of its Enterprise Zone, adding 80 acres in and around Elkton in a move officials say will sharpen …
80 Acres, Big Stakes: Cecil County Expands Enterprise Zone to Lure Jobs Read More
MAYFIELD, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday a new round of funding through the PA SITES program, investing more than $39 million in 11 projects across Pennsylvania to prepare …
$39 Million Boost: Shapiro’s Bold Plan to Turn Empty Land Into Job Powerhouses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Key economic indicators showed positive momentum heading into the Labor Day weekend, with declines in fuel prices, travel costs, and mortgage rates, alongside gains in major stock …
U.S. Economy Posts Strong Gains as Gas Prices, Travel Costs, and Mortgage Rates Decline Read More
GLENSIDE, PA — Arcadia University, in partnership with Core Education, has unveiled its Workforce Development program, a new initiative designed to help Pennsylvania employers recruit, retain, and upskill talent amid …
Arcadia University Launches Workforce Development Program to Address Skills Gap Read More
BEDFORD, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week unveiled the first round of PA SITES grant awards, allocating $64 million to 11 projects across Pennsylvania aimed at creating shovel-ready industrial …
Governor Shapiro Announces $64 Million in PA SITES Grants, Creating Jobs and Advancing Statewide Development Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Local officials, agricultural advocates, and industry leaders gathered this week at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs to commemorate the expansion of AgConnect, a program designed …
Chester County Leaders Celebrate AgConnect Expansion and Honor Century Farm Legacy Read More