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America’s First Fair: A historic tradition meets tomorrow’s Army careers at Pennsylvania’s York State Fair
York, Pa — For over 260 years, America’s first fair has been a cornerstone of heritage, community, and tradition. Since its founding in 1765, eleven years before the Declaration of Independence, the York State Fair has grown from a two-day...

‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ cast shade over Pennsylvania’s solar boom
The solar industry in the U.S. and in Pennsylvania was shining bright, with rapid growth and new domestic manufacturing to meet the industry’s needs. That abruptly changed in early July, when the Republican-controlled Congress passed President...
Do You Believe in the Growth Prospects of Armstrong World Industries (AWI)?
The London Company, an investment management company, released “The London Company SMID Cap Strategy” second quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Following a downturn in Q1, U.S. stocks experienced a...

Yaw earns perfect pro-business score from Pennsylvania Chamber
Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has received a perfect legislative voting score of 100% from the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry for the 2024-25 session, recognizing his consistent support for policies aimed at job creation and economic growth....

Pa. wine producers hope unique session with legislators will put the ag back in the industry
There are more than 570 owners of Pennsylvania limited winery licenses. At last count, around 85 of them are located outside the state, with some in far-flung locations such as Italy, Australia, Peru, France and Argentina. Because they don’t make...

COMMENTARY: When junk science wins in court, society loses
Scientific knowledge is the foundation of modern life, ensuring food safety, a clean environment and effective medical treatments Yet, today, the credibility of science is under threat, not just from misinformation or ideological agendas but from...

As AI data center increase, so do consumer energy costs
Increased power demands from data centers are significantly impacting electricity costs for consumers. Data centers' rapid growth and high energy consumption are unprecedented, raising concerns about the traditional shared cost model for...

A rare look inside the Edgar Thomson steel plant
U.S. Steel celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Edgar Thomson steel plant in Braddock with an event Saturday that brought steelworkers, their families, and community leaders together to celebrate the plant's history and share hope for its...

Dem senator agrees with GOP that Trump’s making progress on trade war
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman admitted that his party had gotten it wrong about President Donald Trump’s tariffs, saying that, so far, the U.S. trade war is “going well.” Asked by Fox News Digital whether he thought the Trump...
WellSpan celebrates construction milestone for three new Pennsylvania hospitals
The construction of three WellSpan hospitals in central Pennsylvania has reached a significant milestone. The final beams are being installed as the projects enter their final stages. Officials from WellSpan, contractors, and first responder teams...

Vance touts Trump’s budget bill at manufacturing plant in Ohio
CANTON, Ohio -- Vice President JD Vance promoted Republicans' new sweeping tax and spending law at a steel plant in his home state Monday, telling factory workers that the new law would allow them to keep more of their paycheck in their pockets....

Step Inside Pennsylvania’s Most Famous Interactive Museum for a Family-Friendly Adventure on a Hot Day
Summer can be scorching, and you never know when the next heat wave might be coming—it could even intrude on your next trip to Philadelphia! The City of Brotherly Love is an amazing place, one of my favorite cities to visit, thanks to its rich...

'Slap in the face': Moore blames PJM for soaring energy costs, threatens legal action
HYDES, Md. (WBFF) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore slammed the region's electric grid operator, accusing the organization of blocking new power plants and driving up electricity bills, and threatened legal action over a process he said hurts Maryland...

Lawmakers propose guardrails for health care industry AI use
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers say they will introduce legislation to set guardrails for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The lawmakers say the bill will provide new regulations for the way AI is used by insurance...

Trump's tax cut bill turned a clean energy tax credit into an instrument to boost coal
A surprise beneficiary in the budget mega bill signed by President Donald Trump on July 4 is a type of coal used in the production of steel. Companies that mine metallurgical coal are in line to receive a 2.5% tax credit. The bill slashes...

10 fun factory tours in Pennsylvania
Get a first-hand look at how guitars, coins, potato chips and more are made right here in Pennsylvania on these factory tours. From food and alcohol, to guitars and coins, Pennsylvania produces some pretty amazing products. All across the...

A new chapter in rail history: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania to build roundhouse
For nearly half a century, six historic engines have sat exposed to the elements at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Now, these invaluable pieces of rail history are about to get the shelter and care they deserve with the construction of a...

SBE Honors Irwin, Bialik for Engineering Achievements
The Society of Broadcast Engineers has announced the recipients of the 2025 SBE National Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements by individual members, local chapters, and Sustaining Member companies. Among the organization's highest...

BEHRINGER Saws, Inc. Highlights the HBE663A Performance: Advanced Bandsawing for Bundled and Solid Materials in the Manufacturing Industry
BEHRINGER Saws introduces the HBE663A Performance, a high-efficiency automatic bandsaw engineered for precise cutting of bundled and solid materials. Designed for demanding manufacturing environments, it features advanced clamping, servo-driven...

Apple Sues Pennsylvania Tech Leaker Jon Prosser Over iOS 26: Federal Complaint
Alleged Breach Of Confidential Software Development Apple alleges Ramacciotti gained physical access to a development iPhone belonging to his friend and Apple engineer Ethan Lipnik. According to the complaint, Prosser and Ramacciotti conspired to...