Regional transportation authority Capital Area Transit (CAT) and rabbittransit announced this week that it will reduce transportation services, citing recent staff shortages.
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Capital Area Transit and rabbittransit reduce services amid worker shortage
Dauphin County Bar Association names new 2022 board president 
The Dauphin County Bar Association has appointed Scott Cooper as board president for 2022.
Read More »DCED Secretary to retire from role, Wolf to name new acting secretary 
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin plans to resign from the position he’s held for seven years on Feb. 11.
Read More »Gov. Wolf signs $225 million health care funding bill into law 
Following approval from both the Pennsylvania House and Senate this week, Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 253 into law on Wednesday.
Read More »Legislation providing $225 million to PA health care industry awaits signature by Gov. Wolf 
A bill allocating $225 million in state relief to support health care professionals and strengthen Pennsylvania’s health care workforce has been approved by both the House and Senate and awaits a signature from Gov. Tom Wolf.
Read More »Utz Brands expands distribution in NYC with two acquisitions 
Salty snack manufacturer Utz Brands Inc. continued its national expansion by announcing that its subsidiaries have agreed to buy the assets of Clem Snacks Inc. and J&D Snacks Inc. in the first quarter of this year.
Read More »PA House approves bill to increase allotted deductibles for small businesses 
Tax reform legislation passed by the house on Tuesday would allow Pennsylvania’s small businesses to take full deductions on qualifying equipment up to $1.05 million on state personal income tax.
Read More »Lancaster technology accelerator program partners with teledermatology app 
Lancaster-based Smart Health Innovation Lab (iLab) is working with a Chicago-based teledermatology company through its health care technology accelerator program to bring the product to more markets.
Read More »Harrisburg Young Professionals hires new executive director 
Meghan Bachmore, former membership services director at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, has joined the Harrisburg Young Professionals as the group’s new executive director.
Read More »SCHOTT looks to expand North American business following year of growth 
Mainz, Germany-based glass vial manufacturer SCHOTT grew its sales in the United States by 11.1% in 2021 to more than $530.6 million.
Read More »Armstrong World Industries hires new senior vice president 
Armstrong World Industries Inc. has named Austin So senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective Feb. 1.
Read More »Pennsylvania unemployment rate falls in December 
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.7% in November to 5.4% in December, according to the state Department of Labor & Industry.
Read More »Pennsylvania gaming industry sees record revenue for 2021 
Legalized gaming in Pennsylvania had a record year in 2021, with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reporting revenue increases in nearly every sector of the industry.
Read More »H.L. Wiker adds two employees to ownership team 
Lancaster-based excavation company H.L Wiker has added two long-standing employees to its ownership team as part of the 34-year-old company’s succession plan.
Read More »Global food company to lease Mechanicsburg warehouse 
A currently unnamed global food company will be leasing a 350,000-square-foot food grade warehouse at 101 Commerce Drive in Mechanicsburg.
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