Penn State Health hires new chief learning officer 
Penn State Health hired its first-ever vice president and chief learning officer this week.
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As storms start, US states struggle to hire snowplow drivers
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — More U.S. drivers could find themselves stuck on snowy highways or have their travel delayed this winter due to a shortage of snowplow drivers — a reality that could hit home Friday as winter storms start dumping snow from the Intermountain West to the Upper Great Lakes.
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US consumer inflation up 6.8% in past year, most since 1982
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, energy, housing and other items left Americans enduring their highest annual inflation rate in 39 years.
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Area health system executives weigh in on COVID-19 and the future of care
Amid yet another rise in COVID-19 patient numbers in hospitals, the midstate’s hospital systems recognize that they will need to continue to reinvent everything from how they deliver care to the part they play in the supply chain.
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December 10, 2021
In a first, Starbucks workers agree to union in Buffalo, NY
The National Labor Relations Board said Thursday that workers voted 19-8 in favor of a union at one of three locations in Buffalo.
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Glimmers of hope emerge in the supply chain nightmare
Shipping prices are falling from sky-high levels. Deliveries are speeding up a bit.
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Atlanta-based deli chain to open first midstate location
National sandwich chain McAlister’s Deli is opening its first franchise in the midstate with the opening of a deli in Harrisburg on Dec. 13.
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‘TikTok changed my life.’ Real estate agents find huge success on the app
During the height of the pandemic, real estate agents across the country discovered that social media platform TikTok was an ideal way to safely show prospective buyers homes.
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Begging your indulgence
Luxury chocolates are gaining popularity as more people seek out little indulgences as a way to reward themselves, especially after the challenges they’ve faced in the past two years. According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, chocolate lovers worldwide are placing more emphasis on quality and are willing to pay extra for chocolate products that meet their demands. Responding to these demands are Pam and Craig ...
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Capital Blue Cross marks completion of $4 million renovation in Allentown
Capital Blue Cross cut the ribbon Friday on a $4 million renovation to its regional headquarters in Allentown.
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PERSPECTIVE: Doctors’ retirement strategies need to evolve during their careers
The road to financial security mirrors many types of journeys. It’s filled with twists and turns, unexpected forks, and detours. This road is different for each person and even medical doctors need the right map to guide them to financial security.
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Intel CEO: The best way to fix America’s chip shortage
For almost a year, US companies and consumers have had to navigate a global chip shortage.
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Employers are preparing for big pay raises in 2022
If you have a job, you're probably getting a bigger raise next year.
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Buchart Horn buys State College engineering firm
York-based architecture and engineering firm Buchart Horn has acquired Uni-Tec Consulting Engineers in State College, a firm specialized in water, wastewater and municipal engineering, as well as land development, systems commissioning and energy services.
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PERSPECTIVE: Shedding non-essential activities (a dog story)
What work task do you have that often frustrates you? Do you actually have to do it?
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A Conversation With Samantha Wolf, owner The Law Offices of Samantha K. Wolfe, LLC
What led you to get involved in business succession planning? I love doing all the different areas of law we practice, but business succession planning holds a special place in my heart because I’ve seen the negative impacts of not having a good succession plan. My dad grew up on a dairy farm and was raised by his aunt and uncle. As his aunt and ...
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Harrisburg Beach Club resurrects a City Island landmark
Two entrepreneurs saw potential in an old space on City Island and are hoping that their pioneering efforts will attract additional businesses to the area.
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UPMC Hanover receives grant to improve behavioral health care
UPMC Hanover received a $1.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant from the state to create a new secure behavioral health and crisis suite.
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Finally some relief: Gasoline and natural gas prices are falling
Americans grappling with historic levels of inflation are finally getting some relief where they need it most: Previously-booming energy prices.
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