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Pennsylvania steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024

Keystone Today - Pennsylvania · July 4, 2025

Pennsylvania implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Amazon building two new data centers in Pennsylvania

Bay Journal - Maryland ·

Amazon plans to build two data centers in Pennsylvania, one of them near the nuclear Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Luzerne County, shown here in 2015. (jakec/CC BY-SA 4.0) Amazon announced in June that it is planning to invest at least $20...

How Pennsylvania Became Known As The Potato Chip Capital Of The World

Mashed · July 8, 2025

Pennsylvania is famous for shoofly pie, Hershey's chocolate, cheesesteaks, teaberry ice cream, and the birth of American democracy. However, the Keystone State claims another distinction as well: it's the potato chip capital of the world. Why did...

After federal budget bill passes, Pennsylvania faces SNAP challenges

WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania · July 9, 2025

Shifts in requirements and funding structures for SNAP enacted under the new federal budget bill could leave thousands of Pennsylvanians at risk of losing access to benefits used to help feed low-income households and the Commonwealth with a...

Pennsylvania’s Die Tired Is Placing Reading on the Map

The Aquarian Weekly - New Jersey · July 7, 2025

This is an active rock band who is actively making waves, so we hope you check them out and follow them online to keep up with the tsunami that they’re actively on the cusp of creating. Rising rock band Die Tired is doing their best to not only...

Shipbuilding, Manufacturing Companies Grow In Pennsylvania

Business Facilities · July 8, 2025

In Pennsylvania, Rhoads Industries will invest nearly $100 million to grow its manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The project will create at least 450 new jobs and retain 541 existing full-time positions. The company will...

Pennsylvania man on trial, accused of decapitating father and posting video

WTAE 4 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania · July 7, 2025

The mother of a Pennsylvania man accused of shooting and beheading his father described from the witness stand on Monday that she found Michael F. Mohn's body in a first-floor bathroom."I believe I screamed,” Denice Mohn said through tears as...

PA representative hopes to create lithium industry in Susquehanna County

WBNG - New York · July 8, 2025

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa. (WBNG) -- Politicians in Pennsylvania are looking to capitalize on a supply of lithium found in Susquehanna County. Representative Jonathan Fritz says lithium is being extracted in an environmentally safe way, and he hopes...

Rep. Dan Meuser to not run for Pennsylvania Governor in 2026

WPMT - Pennsylvania ·

The Republican was widely seen as a frontrunner for the nomination to challenge Josh Shapiro. YORK, Pa. — Update (9:15 p.m.): Dan Meuser issued the following statement: “The U.S. is on the move, and under President Trump’s leadership, we will...

Mother of Pennsylvania murder suspect recounts finding husband’s decapitated corpse

WJAC - Pennsylvania ·

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The mother of a Pennsylvania man accused of shooting and beheading his father described from the witness stand on Monday that she found Michael F. Mohn’s body in a first-floor bathroom. “I believe I screamed,” Denice Mohn...

NJ Tax Hike On Internet Gambling Industry Expected To Raise Big Bucks

Patch · July 8, 2025

Posted Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 4:09 pm ET|Updated Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 4:30 pm ET ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A new state law that hikes taxes on the internet gambling industry is expected to raise nearly $250 million for New Jersey, its sponsors say. Under the...

Manufactured home lot rent control clears major state legislative hurdle

Times Observer - Pennsylvania ·

The fate of bills aimed at protecting some of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable residents now rest in the hands of the Senate after clearing the House earlier this month. House Bill 1250, sponsored by Rep. Liz Hanbidge, D-Blue Bell, passed the House...

ATA’s Women In Motion Symposium to spotlight leadership, innovation and policy impact in Pennsylvania

The Trucker · July 8, 2025

PITTSBURGH, Pa — The 2025 Women In Motion Symposium, hosted by FedEx will bring together professionals from across the transportation and logistics industries for two days of networking, interactive panels and engaging discussions celebrating the...

Woman at son’s Pennsylvania murder trial recounts finding husband’s decapitated corpse

Associated Press · July 7, 2025

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The mother of a Pennsylvania man accused of shooting and beheading his father described from the witness stand on Monday that she found Michael F. Mohn’s body in a first-floor bathroom. “I believe I screamed,” Denice Mohn...

See Which States Lead in Crop Production, According to the USDA

Successful Farming ·

Ever wonder which states make the list of top 18 corn-growing states, or which six states grow the nation's spring wheat? From Iowa’s cornfields to North Dakota’s oat acres, these states lead the way in U.S. corn, soybean, wheat, and oat...

Opinion: Raising clean energy requirement good move for Pa.

Morning Call - Pennsylvania · July 8, 2025

A lot has changed since 2004. In that year, some enterprising Harvard students launched ‘TheFacebook,’ Yahoo.com was the most visited website and a ninth grade student called Taylor Alison Swift was looking for a record deal. It was also the year...

Gas prices fall in Pennsylvania

The Courier Express - Pennsylvania ·

Average gasoline prices in Pennsylvania have fallen 7.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.31/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 5,269 stations in Pennsylvania. Prices in Pennsylvania are 10.8 cents per gallon higher than a...

PA Labor and Industry releases May regional jobs data

Reading Eagle - Pennsylvania · July 8, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recently released regional unemployment data for the month of May. Greater Philadelphia Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties are included in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Statistical Area, or...

Kalamazoo’s HECO buys 102-year-old Detroit industrial motor firm

Grand Rapids Business Journal - Michigan · July 8, 2025

Kalamazoo-based HECO Inc. has acquired Fife-Pearce Electric Co., an electric motor service and repair provider based in Detroit. Via the acquisition, which was effective July 2, HECO added the family-owned Fife-Pearce Electric to the 10 electric...

Cardiovascular Logistics Names Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia CEO Dr. Mark Victor as President of Mid-Atlantic Region

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

Dr. Mark Victor brings deep regional expertise and clinical insight to his new role as President of CVL's Mid-Atlantic Region. His appointment signals CVL's continued investment in physician leadership and regional growth. PHILADELPHIA, July 8,...