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Nov 12, 2025

Pennsylvania ends four-month budget impasse

Pennsylvania’s House and Senate approved a 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget deal Wednesday, ending the state’s four-month budget impasse. 

The Pennsylvania Senate Communications & Technology Committee, recently held at TechVentures in Bethlehem. PHOTO/BFTPNEP
May 9, 2025

Ben Franklin hosts AI hearing at TechVentures

Ben Franklin hosts AI hearing in Bethlehem to discuss innovation, workforce development, and strategic investments in Pennsylvania.

A $5 million investment from the Shapiro Administration will support the expansion of the Rock Lititz campus. PHOTO/IOANNIS PASHAKIS
Mar 25, 2025

Economic impact of Pa. films to be showcased in Empowerment Summit

Rock Lititz, JPL, and TC Shadowlight are among the studios that allow an additional 5% uplift for productions receiving the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit.

Nov 1, 2023

CRIZ nets Lancaster more than $12.5M for revitalization

Lancaster will receive more than $12.5 million from the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program to spur revitalization, business and job growth. 

May 11, 2023

PASSHE seeks funding to boost entrepreneurs, small business workers

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education is seeking state funding to address the state’s need for entrepreneurs and small business workers. 

May 11, 2023

$6 million expansion project to double wastewater treatment capacity

The Paradise Township Sewer Authority broke ground on a $6 million wastewater treatment plant expansion project which will nearly double its capacity.