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Foundation grateful for donations from businesses

Several area businesses recently presented Loyalsock Foundation with donations under the 2023-2024 Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program offered by the state Department of Community and Economic Development, according to a news release. The contributions are designated for Phase 1 of the permanent driveway/access road for The Summit: Center for Wellness in Laporte Township, Sullivan County. Six businesses contributed a combined total of $336,000. “Loyalsock Foundation is appreciative of the financial support from Coterra Energy, Dushore Pharmacy, Fish Real Estate, UnityLab ...

Economic impact, cost compete in paid family leave debate

(This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life.) Alana Griffin was employed and on maternity leave when she and her infant son moved into a Tampa, Florida, ...

Hiring, wage growth picked up in May in sign of sustained economic health

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a strong 272,000 jobs in May, accelerating from April and a sign that companies are still confident enough in the economy to keep hiring despite persistently high interest rates. Last month’s sizable job gain suggests that the economy is still growing steadily, propelled by consumer spending on travel, entertainment and other services. U.S. airports, for example, reported near-record traffic over the Memorial Day weekend. A healthy job market typically drives consumer spending, the economy’s principal fuel. Though some recent signs ...

Inflation gauge rises — but at year’s slowest pace

WASHINGTON (AP) — A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after running high in the first three months of this year. Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that an index that excludes volatile food ...

Financial abuse protections for elderly on state’s radar

(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania’s aging population means more residents will be at risk of elder abuse. That’s why lawmakers want to rework some rules to make it easier for banks to flag suspicious activity and alert law enforcement or trusted loved ones. Rep. Joe Hogan, R-Penndel, introduced House Bill 2064 to allow financial institutions to report and disclose some records to law enforcement and temporarily delay suspicious transactions that could be scams or financial exploitation. “This is a problem everywhere and I think states now are only starting to realize ...

Business hosts ‘Fourth Fridays’ in Muncy

“Today Farm is thrilled to announce the success of our inaugural Fourth Friday event,” a news release said. “This marks the first year that Today Farm is organizing and hosting the Fourth Friday events in Muncy, continuing a beloved tradition previously managed by Downtown Muncy ...