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DOYLESTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania school districts, charter schools and private schools must prohibit student cellphone use throughout the school day beginning in the 2027–28 academic year under legislation Gov. Josh …
Pennsylvania Mandates Schoolwide Cellphone Ban by 2027 Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Pennsylvania will use a new 10-year agricultural strategy to guide state investments, improve farmers’ access to capital and strengthen the competitiveness of an industry generating more …
Shapiro Sets 10-Year Plan to Reshape Pennsylvania Agriculture Read More
WEST POINT, PA — Merck (NYSE: MRK) plans to invest $2.9 billion in expanding its pharmaceutical research and manufacturing operations in Montgomery County by the end of 2030, backed by …
Merck Commits $2.9 Billion to Montgomery County Expansion Read More
HONESDALE, PA — Pennsylvania is offering nursing students up to $20,000 annually in combined state and employer loan repayment assistance under a $5 million program launched Tuesday, October 13, as …
Pennsylvania Offers $20,000 a Year to Ease Nursing Shortage Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania will commit $371.5 million to expand the Port of Philadelphia, leveraging an additional $466 million in federal and private investment to increase cargo capacity, strengthen the …
Pennsylvania Commits $371.5 Million to PhilaPort Expansion Read More
UPPER MERION TWP, PA — GSK will invest more than $800 million to expand its biopharmaceutical manufacturing and research operations in Montgomery County, creating more than 300 jobs over five …
GSK Commits Over $800 Million to Montgomery County Expansion Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania developers will face new water-supply documentation requirements before securing final municipal approval for subdivision and land-development projects under legislation signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on October …
Shapiro Signs Water-Supply Rule for Pennsylvania Developments Read More
BELLEFONTE, PA — Pennsylvania awarded more than $448 million Friday for broadband projects across 50 counties, deploying the first round of a federal program intended to extend high-speed internet service …
Pennsylvania Awards $448 Million to Expand Broadband Access Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Elizabeth Moro, the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 160, secured Gov. Josh Shapiro’s endorsement Tuesday as Democrats target the Chester-Delaware County seat in their effort …
Elizabeth Moro Wins Shapiro Endorsement in House District 160 Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Youth Basketball unveiled plans Friday for a $50 million workforce development center in North Philadelphia designed to connect thousands of young adults with careers in industries …
Philadelphia Youth Basketball Plans $50 Million Jobs Hub Read More