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Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says making cents doesn't make sense anymore. The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirmed Thursday. This move comes as the cost of making ...

Nonprofit group recognized for transparency

AIDS Resource recently announced that it has earned the prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid for the third consecutive year, signifying the highest level of transparency. According to a news release, GuideStar, a comprehensive database of registered nonprofits in the United ...

State House passes tax deduction for homebuyers

(The Center Square) - In the hopes of increasing odds for homeownership in the commonwealth, the House moved forward a bill that would establish a first-time homebuyer savings account Monday. The bill would designate a specific type of savings account into which individuals can deposit ...

Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes

NEW YORK (AP) — Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge. And a handful of major retailers have already raised prices across the U.S., or warned of future hikes. President Donald Trump has slapped new ...

Williamsport-based aluminum manufacturer wins state award

Recently, the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association announced that nine local employers and organizations were recipients of the Governor’s Employer Award for Achievement — including Chance Aluminum Corp. of Williamsport. According to a news release, the awardees were honored at ...