The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services received a national honor for its food safety programs this year.
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Letter to the editor: Ensuring that Pa. communities have access to vaccines
Our world has changed dramatically, and we must do everything we can to ensure Pennsylvania communities have quick and ample access to vaccinations.
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Pennsylvania unemployment rate drops below 5%
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped below 5% in March, something the state hasn’t seen since the rate peaked at 16.5% during the early days of the pandemic.
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WellSpan’s COVID response gets statewide recognition
WellSpan Health was recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania for having one of the top 10 entries – out of nearly 80 - in the 2022 COVID Response Innovation Awards.
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Forward Together Lebanon unveils ‘roadmap for the future’
Formed in the crucible of the pandemic, the Forward Together Lebanon team helped deliver information and resources to businesses often hanging on for dear life.
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SBA introduces additional deferment on COVID-19 loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will be extending deferment on its loan program for small businesses’ recovering from the impacts of COVID-19.
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Senate bill looks to make cocktails-to-go permanent
A bill introduced in the state Senate last week would permanently allow the sale of cocktails-to-go in Pennsylvania after they were temporarily allowed for sale during the pandemic.
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Remote workers less likely to be burdened by housing costs, says study
Workers employed in remote-friendly occupations are much less likely to struggle with housing affordability than those who aren’t, according to a new report.
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Construction to begin on York affordable housing project
After COVID-19-related delays, an affordable housing development in York is moving forward.
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Piedmont Airlines to open crew base at HIA
Piedmont Airlines announced that it’s adding a crew base at Harrisburg International Airport.
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2021 a record-breaker for commercial real estate
In the midst of a global pandemic, Rock Commercial Real Estate brought in more revenue than ever in 2020.
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PA Housing Finance Agency to award $350 million in aid to homeowners
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency launched a program today for eligible homeowners who need help with mortgage payments and other housing expenses because of COVID-19.
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Keeping up with COVID-19 surges proves difficult for area health centers
During the pandemic, health care providers have had to shift away from ongoing care priorities to respond to surges in COVID-19.
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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.
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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.
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