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Butler County News publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Management of Companies and Enterprises industry during 2024
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...

Shenango Valley News publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Management of Companies and Enterprises industry during 2024
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...

Buying weed in New Jersey while down the Shore this summer? Here’s what Pennsylvanians need to know.
Maybe you’re heading to the beach for a few days, spending the weekend in Wildwood, or just making a quick trip across the bridge. If you’re down the Shore this summer, it’s hard not to notice the wave of new cannabis dispensaries popping up all...

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in North Pocono News publication area during 2024?
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...

SPONSORED: Give Your Manufactured Home a Fresh Look with Skirting from Tempa
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) –Looking to refresh the exterior of a home without overspending? Skirting is one of the easiest and most effective ways to elevate curb appeal while adding long-term protection. Tempa Supply & Service offers high-quality...

NM renewable energy advocates decry 'herky-jerky' policies
Renewable energy got short shrift in the budget bill passed by Congress last week and a New Mexico trade association said companies and their employees will suffer. The bill quickly phases out tax incentives and investments for wind and solar...

Shell shares dip as energy giant flags weaker trading amid rumours of looming takeover bid for rival BP
Shell flags second quarter integrated gas, upstream and chemicals performance By MIKE SHEEN Updated: 04:38 EDT, 7 July 2025 Shell shares traded lower on Monday morning after the energy giant flagged weaker trading across its integrated gas,...

Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania
In an effort to improve health outcomes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency implemented regulations last year requiring water providers to test and treat “forever chemicals” to reduce their presence to almost zero by 2029. Penn State...

Pennsylvania reacts to One Big Beautiful Bill Act
(The Center Square) - Politicos across Pennsylvania are reacting with a mix of triumph, anger and despair following the passage of the federal budget resolution. Once enacted, the law will support a massive expansion of Immigration and Customs...

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers names new state director
The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers, a statewide economic development organization with its lead office at Kutztown University, has named Sarah Mailloux as its new state director. Mailloux returns to Kutztown University after...

July Fourth 2025 | Here's where to see fireworks in Central Pennsylvania
There's no shortage of options for fireworks fans in Central PA this year, as boroughs and municipalities across the region are ready to celebrate America's birthday YORK, Pa. — Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly included...

6 Motorcycle Brands That Are Manufactured In America
The U.S. boasts a rich history of crafting bikes that are not only modes of transportation but also cultural icons. From practical wartime vehicles to powerful cruisers and now all-electric models, American manufacturers have participated in...

New state outdoor plan outlines millions for Pennsylvania park renovations
Visitors to Southwestern Pennsylvania’s state parks — from the highly visible to the less visited — will see improvements over the coming months and years. Regular upgrades are an important part of park management, a collaborative effort led by...

Consumer fireworks in Pa: How Lehigh Valley residents can use them on 4th of July
Consumer fireworks have been legal for residents in Pennsylvania for years now, but there are some restrictions. Cities, including the three in the Lehigh Valley, can implement their own limits. Ahead of the July 4 holiday, local police...

Forced labor in the shrimp industry, and a whistleblower’s efforts to expose it
Marcella Boehler is an editor with The Outlaw Ocean Project. This is the second of a six-part series with accompanying podcasts that will run every week in Globe Opinion. The podcasts follow Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ian Urbina and his team...

Pennsylvania Farm Deaths Dropped in 2024, But Risks Remain High, Penn State Report Finds
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (EYT) — Nineteen people died in Pennsylvania because of farm-related injuries in 2024, according to a new report from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The figure marks a decrease from the 25-year average of 28...

Pennsylvania company purchases Blossburg foundry plant
A Pennsylvania-based company acquired the Blossburg foundry plant this past Friday, June 27. Rytoriacap Inc. acquired the foundry and associated facilities in Blossburg from ASC Engineered Solutions, which acquired the plant in 2024. ASC plans to...

Pennsylvania’s Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is the lone Pa. GOP vote against the ‘big, beautiful bill’
House Republicans passed President Donald Trump’s sweeping domestic spending and tax policy package Thursday — without the help of one Pennsylvania member: U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, a moderate who represents Bucks County, joined...

Construction continues at future retail space, condominiums and engineering HQ in Sewickley
Construction continues at the future Orbital Engineering headquarters in Sewickley. Crews have been working for months to create a multi-use facility at the former R.D. Cole Funeral Home on Beaver Street. The funeral home was demolished earlier...

Pennsylvania's Governor Will Decide Fate of Sunday Hunting
The long, long battle for Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania may finally be coming to an end.On July 1, House Bill 1431 reached the desk of Governor Josh Shapiro after passing out of the House and Senate. The bill would lift the ban on Sunday hunting...