New Dollar General store coming to Hamilton Township
Hamilton Township and East Berlin area residents will soon see a new Dollar General store being built on the east side of Route 194 just south of the borough of East Berlin.
Read More »Central Pa. occupations in line with national trends
The 10 largest occupations in each Central Pennsylvania metropolitan area accounted for nearly one-quarter of total employment in May 2013, according to the latest occupational employment and wages report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read More »Full refunds demanded in Marcellus natural gas royalty dispute
A company that has interests in Marcellus Shale natural gas leases wants an arbitration panel to order a full refund for what it alleges have been improper deductions from royalty payments by Chesapeake Appalachia.
Read More »Medicare rate paid to insurers set for a slight increase
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will increase by four-tenths of a percentage point the rates it pays insurers for Medicare Advantage and the Part D prescription drug benefit programs in 2015, officials said Monday.
Read More »AFL-CIO admits declining membership a major problem
The AFL-CIO convention had barely begun before the labor group's leader in Pennsylvania offered a sobering thought that its challenges went beyond raising the minimum wage.
Read More »Finalists released for Governor’s ImPAct Awards
Gov. Tom Corbett, the state Department of Community and Economic Development and the Team Pennsylvania Foundation released the finalists for the Governor's ImPAct Awards, which enters its second year.
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State House to consider natural-gas royalty bills
The state House is expected to consider three bills that passed the Senate earlier this week aimed at protecting landowners from being bilked on natural-gas lease royalties.
Read More »Stocks rise as technology stocks rally after selloff
S&P 500: 7.34 (0.40%)
Dow: 15.96 (0.10%)
Nasdaq: 34.29 (0.84%)
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Traffic Cams
Cumberland County: 581 at 11
Dauphin County: 81/83 split
Dauphin County: 83 south bridge
Weather
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 9-15 mph.
Three things to know for tomorrow
1. The Women’s Business Center at Community First Fund will hold a seminar on “Making a Winning Loan Presentation.”
2. Learn about starting a business with Harrisburg Score at a local workshop.
Report: Nonprofits embrace employee benefits
Just over 44 percent of nonprofits now offer their employees business casual days, according to the newly released 2014 Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Report, and about 36 percent go all in on the concept with a full-time business casual policy.
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Rep. Turzai supporting municipal pension reform efforts
House Majority Leader Mike Turzai announced his support for efforts to reform municipal pensions across the commonwealth.
Read More »Central Pa. occupations in line with national trends
The 10 largest occupations in each Central Pennsylvania metropolitan area accounted for nearly one-quarter of total employment in May 2013, according to the latest occupational employment and wages report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Pa. considering a big change in state education
On one point there is widespread agreement in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education: It is time for serious conversations.
Read More »State Senate to consider cash gift ban
The state Senate could vote as early as Wednesday on a bill that would ban cash gifts to legislators and public officials.
Read More »Charter Homes selling final phase of York Township neighborhood
Lancaster-based Charter Homes & Neighborhoods has announced the final phase of its Chanticleer neighborhood in York Township, which includes 19 home sites.
Read More »Glatfelter officials to ring NYSE closing bell Monday
York County paper manufacturer Glatfelter will ring the closing bell Monday on the New York Stock Exchange.
Read More »Spring cleaning: Start with your screens, vents 
After enduring the harsh winter, kick off your spring cleaning by washing your windows screens and dusting your heating vents...
Read More »Fun ways to dye Easter Eggs
Last year we offered five new ways to dye Easter eggs, including a tie-dye method and watercolor method. Here are six more ways to dye eggs...
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