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COVID-era provision extending outdoor dining passes Pa. senate
Legislation based on a bill by Lehigh Valley Senator Lisa Boscola updating the state’s liquor code and aiding local restaurants was passed by the Pennsylvania Senate.
New business model helped duck producer survive pandemic
A wholesale Pekin duck farm in Berks County survived the pandemic by turning to direct to consumer sales.
Country Meadows honored for lifesaving COVID-19 prevention efforts
The COVID-19 pandemic shutdown was hard on everyone, but those in elder care were hit particularly hard as they had to continue operations while caring for a particularly vulnerable population.
Economy adds 528,000 jobs in July, smashing expectations
The U.S. labor market performed well beyond expectations last month, adding 528,000 jobs and dropping the unemployment rate to 3.5%.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania receives $6.8 million to promote access to unemployment compensation system
Pennsylvania was awarded $6.8 million in grant funding to help promote fairer access to the state’s unemployment compensation system, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday.
Deadline nears for licensed childcare providers to receive American Rescue Act funding
The deadline for licensed childcare providers to apply for funding through the American Rescue Act is...
State COVID-19 grant program supported 5,860 hospitality businesses
Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Relief Program (CHIRP) provided funding for 5,860 restaurants and hospitality businesses in 2021.
Geisinger employees sue over COVID-19 testing
More than 70 Geisinger Health System employees filed a class-action suit against Danville-based Geisinger Medical Center and its affiliated hospitals and clinics, claiming its COVID-19 testing requirements for employees exempt from getting the vaccine force them to choose between their religion and their jobs.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon -- a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
Biden administration announces incoming vaccination requirements for large businesses
Businesses with over 100 employees will need to either require their workforce to be fully vaccinated or require unvaccinated employees to take weekly COVID-19 tests as part of a new country-wide vaccination effort.
