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AGP Executive Report

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Workforce: Pennsylvania leaders and employers met in Pittsburgh to address youth career pathways as the state faces a shrinking labor pool; advocates are seeking $25 million for a statewide initiative. Agriculture: Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first 10-year agriculture plan aims to grow the sector as farmers face rising costs, land loss and labor shortages. Energy Costs: Shapiro has asked regulators to make data centers pay their own power costs in the PPL rate case, amid concerns that surging demand could raise household bills. Manufacturing: Merck is investing $2.9 billion to expand vaccine and medicine production in Montgomery County. Trade: PhilaPort has backing for an $837 million expansion program, a major boost to Pennsylvania’s shipping capacity. Regional Development: Pittsburgh’s downtown revitalization is adding 70 apartments through a $42 million conversion project, supported by a $2.5 million state grant.

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Oct. 9, 2026

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DOE loan advance funds zinc battery line in Pennsylvania

GCN |

Owner: Carlos Albero Rojas info about owner

GCN

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Owned By	Carlos Albero Rojas through Impalajump Ltd.
Year Founded	1984
Website	https://gcn.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Owner Country	Spain

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A Second Starfish Smoked Salmon Recall for Listeria Now Reaches Shoppers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio

Medical Daily |

Owner: David Jang info about owner

Medical Daily

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Owned By	David Jang through IBT Media
Year Founded	2010
Website	www.medicaldaily.com
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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The Hands-Down Best Prime Rib In Pennsylvania Is Hiding At This Inn

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Mashed

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Owned By	Static Media (Novacap Partner & Investor, Reggie Renner CEO)
Year Founded	2016
Website	https://www.mashed.com/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Indiana, Fishers
Owner Country	United States

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Lawrence Times publication area records 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Educational Services industry during 2025

Lawrence Times - Pennsylvania |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Lawrence Times - Pennsylvania

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://lawrencetimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania,
Owner Country	United States

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Pennsylvania leaders meet in Pittsburgh to address youth workforce challenges

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WPXI - Pennsylvania

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Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Cox Media Group
Year Founded	1957
Website	https://www.wpxi.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Owner Country	United States

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6 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Educational Services industry across South Delco News publication area in 2025

South Delco News - Pennsylvania |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

South Delco News - Pennsylvania

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://southdelconews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania,
Owner Country	United States

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University of Hawaiʻi and Clemson to lead federal program to boost coffee, cacao production

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Owner: Chuck Bergson info about owner

Big Island Now - Hawaii

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Owned By	Chuck Bergson through Pacific Media Group, Inc.
Year Founded	2012
Website	bigislandnow.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Hawaii, Kahului
Owner Country	United States

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Western Pennsylvanians share why homemade Halloween costumes are better than store-bought

Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania |

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Trib Live - Pennsylvania

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Owned By	Trib Total Media (Jennifer Bertetto, President & CEO)
Year Founded	1974
Website	triblive.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Tarentum
Owner Country	United States

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