Mitsubishi Chemical announces $20.3 million expansion in Berks County
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is investing $20.3 million and adding 42 jobs in Berks County, supported by a $500,000 state investment.
Keystone Contractors Association exceeds $100K in college scholarships
The Keystone Contractors Association awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to Pennsylvania students pursuing construction careers to build the state's workforce.
HR and AI – Where the focus is, and where it should be
Dr. Harold Hardaway of communications firm Voix House advises HR leaders to prioritize job design and AI education for effective workforce decisions.
Greenlight Networks expands in Pennsylvania with FastBridge Fiber acquisition
Greenlight Networks completed its acquisition of Reading-based FastBridge Fiber, expanding its fiber internet footprint across Pennsylvania and New York.
Gas prices continue to drop locally, nationally
Gas prices in Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley have declined after the July 4 weekend, with local averages falling alongside national trends.
NFIB reports slight decline in June Jobs Report
The NFIB's June jobs report shows a slight decline in the small business employment index, with ongoing hiring challenges in Pennsylvania.
Pa. tax revenue exceeds estimate by 1.1 billion
Pennsylvania's tax revenue surpassed estimates by 1.1 billion, reflecting strong collections in sales, personal income, and corporation taxes.
Minimum wage increase stalled in Pennsylvania Senate
Efforts to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 have stalled in the Republican-led Senate, keeping the rate at $7.25 per hour for now.
Gas prices continue to drop, but holiday weekend could change that
Gas prices in the Lehigh Valley have fallen below $4 per gallon, with Pennsylvania averaging just above $4. Holiday travel could increase demand and prices.
Cedar Crest College president to chair independent college association
Elizabeth Meade, president of Cedar Crest College, will chair the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania starting July 1.
PSECU named to Forbes’ Best-In-State Credit Unions list
PSECU has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions.
Shapiro Admin leads multi-state coalition opposing federal joint employment rule
The Shapiro Administration leads 22 states opposing a federal rule that would weaken worker protections and make wage theft harder to address.










