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Could millions in federal grants help Pennsylvanians get faster internet?

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.) Pennsylvania plans to spend almost $20 million ...

Taxpayers give SEPTA $220 million for federal emergency repair order

(The Center Square) - The Philadelphia region’s public transit system just got another infusion of cash to address emergency repairs demanded by the federal government in October. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the release of $219.9 million in capital funds Monday to help SEPTA cover the ...

‘Ghost projects’ haunt power grid planners, taxpayers

(The Center Square) – As the country braces for a surge in electricity demand driven by large energy users like data centers, two questions lie at the center of the debate over the grid’s future: can it remain reliable and who will pay for it? Utility experts warn that rising load ...

Real estate agency announced listings, sales award winners

Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, recently announced the Williamsport office monthly awards for October 2025. According to the news release, the award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Amy Fessler and the sales award ...

Foundation gives public radio station $200,000 grant

WVIA recently announced it has been awarded a grant through the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) through the Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Program to launch Lycoming County @ Work and Lycoming County Careers that Work. A news release describes the ...