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Pennsylvania prepares to spend $1.2B on broadband

(Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media.) STATE COLLEGE — Before Pennsylvania can spend an almost $1.2 billion windfall of federal ...

State lacks sufficient truck parking

(The Center Square) — Despite decades of awareness, Pennsylvania still lacks enough parking spaces for the burgeoning trucking industry. The issue is a national one, but finding ways to make truck parking pay off remains a stubborn problem. “When you get a private partner involved, ...

Industry magazine recognizes successes of foundry

Benton Foundry operates in a clean and modern facility located in the mountains of central-eastern Pennsylvania according to Shannon Wetzel in an article for Modern Casting magazine. The world-class foundry showcases a commitment to smart, incremental and consistent reinvestment. Recently, ...

Grocery chain’s department managers of year announced

The GIANT Company recently launched the countdown to its 100th anniversary, bringing together nearly 2,000 team members to celebrate the company’s legacy. While there, 21 team members were recognized for their outstanding commitments to the company and their efforts to connect families for a better future. “The GIANT Company wouldn’t be celebrating 100 years without the dedication of our team members to serve our customers, our communities, and each other,” John Ruane, interim president, said according to a news release. “We are proud to honor these outstanding leaders who ...

PennDOT office names employee of the quarter

Mike Silvagni is the district office Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2023. Silvagni currently serves as the internal delivery truck driver for District 3. In this capacity, he is directly responsible for picking up and delivering materials throughout all District 3 offices as well as delivering items to the state Department of Transportation lab, and vendors in and around the Harrisburg area. During the planning phase of the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation project’s ribbon cutting and groundbreaking, “Mike assisted in packing the pony truck and ...

Bill addresses unfair treatment of barber shops, salons

(The Center Square) — Cosmetologists could soon stand on equal footing with barber shops across the state. A law that allows barber shops to rent space to freelancers, but prohibits salons from doing the same, has drawn attention from state legislators – and they want to see it ...