Recent Articles from Trevor Fitzpatrick
2021 Healthcare Heroes
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How Google is trying to keep advertisers happy while also improving user privacy
At Google’s annual marketing event Thursday, the company is showcasing ways advertisers will continue to be able to reach consumers as it reduces support for tracking cookies. Advertisers have used cookies for decades to track users across sites to target ads and measure how effective they are.
Yellen says economic recovery likely to be ‘bumpy’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that the economic recovery is going to be “bumpy” with high inflation readings likely to last through the end of this year.
Jobs picture shows more improvement as unemployment claims slide
The U.S. jobs market edged closer to its pre-pandemic self last week as initial jobless claims totaled just 406,000 for the week ended May 22, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
Pa. coronavirus update: 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated
Pa. coronavirus update: 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated
SBA accepting grant applications for funds from new $100 million Community Navigator Pilot Program
The Small Business Association is now accepting applications for federal grant money that aims to help set up support networks nationwide that will reach the “smallest businesses, with a priority focus on those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as women and veterans,” according to a news release.
Three Berks County farms awarded low-interest loans to expand
Three Berks County farms were among those approved for low-interest state loans to expand agriculture operations.
Pennsylvania American Water buys Royersford Borough system for $13M
Pennsylvania American Water, headquartered in Hershey, has completed the purchase of the wastewater system assets of Royersford Borough, Montgomery County.
A new crop in Pennsylvania: Warehouses
Huge facilities have sprouted up in and around the Lehigh Valley, fueled by the astonishing growth of e-commerce. Some residents say the area’s landscape and long-term economic health could be threatened.
Ford: Electric vehicles to be 40% of global sales by 2030
Ford expects 40% of its global sales to be battery-electric vehicles by 2030 as it adds billions to what it’s spending to develop them.
StarKist plans to move headquarters from Pa. to Virginia
StarKist Co. has announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Pittsburgh to Virginia next year.