Pennsylvania
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Here’s How Pennsylvania Can Unlock Its Potential to Become a True Economic Leader
Pennsylvania companies are changing the world. It’s on us to support them and their workers and create opportunities for more to thrive. Spark Therapeutics in Philadelphia is revolutionizing gene therapy and medical treatment for genetic disease. EMD Electronics has become a global leader in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing and is building the largest integrated specialty…
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Pennsylvania in Lower Half of Best States List
Pennsylvania placed in the lower part of the list among the best states in the nation, according to a new ranking recently published by the U.S. News & World Report. The Best States rankings measured how well states are performing for their citizens by looking at several key factors, including health care, education, economy, roads,…
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Delaware County Election Plays Pivotal Role in Pennsylvania House Battle
Democrats have held on to a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House but that majority is in play depending on the outcome of a special election in Delaware County, writes the Associated Press, as reported by KYW Newsradio. The special election in the 163rd District to fill the seat vacated by Democrat Mike Zabel could…
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Pennsylvania Is One of Top States to Be a Lawyer
Pennsylvania is one of the top states in the nation to be a lawyer, according to a new study recently released by the law firm website Federal-Lawyer.com. Federal-Lawyer.com analyzed multiple factors to determine the best states to work in the field, including demand, earnings, existing employment, and job vacancies. Pennsylvania ranked in tenth place. An…
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Uses Cloud Technology
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has decided to implement a cloud migration project to transfer its operations to Oracle’s cloud-based financial and supply chain solutions to help it navigate major changes in both its business model and customer expectations, writes Oracle. “We’re a government agency, but we’re in a retail/wholesale environment,” said Michael Demko, the PLCB’s…
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Delco State Rep. Introduces Bill to Prep Communities for Hospital Closings
A proposed state bill would give communities six months to prepare should a hospital be closed, writes Peter Hall for Tioga Publishing. Legislation introduced in the state House by Delaware County State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, and state Sen. Carolyn Comitta, D-Chester would double the required notice of a hospital closure,…
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PA’s New House Speaker Thought About Life as a Preacher, Actress, and Hairdresser
Joanna McClinton is the first woman to hold the House speaker seat in Pennsylvania so a lot of people want to talk to her, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. As a bonus, McClinton also happens to represent parts of Yeadon and Darby Boroughs. “When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up to…
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DELCO Careers – Aqua Pennsylvania
Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., knows that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why they take seriously their mission: protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. Aqua is guided by a set of principles that embody the character of the company and inspire…
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New Study Finds Pennsylvanians Are Not That Keen on Divorce
Pennsylvania has ranked among the states with the lowest divorce rates in the country, writes Claudia Dimuro for The Morning Call. PennStakes, a website that dives into online betting, decided to create a study in honor of National Ex-Spouses’ Day by looking at the odds of a marriage surviving in each state. To compile the…
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Essential Utilities Names Alicia Beauchamp to Lead Aqua Division’s Environmental Laboratory
Essential Utilities has named Alicia Beauchamp, a 20-year veteran of the company, as Director of its state-of-the-art water analysis and technology lab. The lab is a cornerstone of the company’s work to ensure water quality across the eight states where it operates Aqua water and wastewater services. Beauchamp played a significant role in the company’s…
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See Where PA Ranks in Life Expectancy Compared to the Rest of the Country
A recent report showed where each state stands for life expectancy, and Pennsylvanians can breathe a sigh of relief at the results. Staff writers at Fox 29 discussed the results. Researchers at Life Extension Magazine were able to determine how each state in the United States ranked in life expectancy, with the addition of Washington D.C.…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Top 20 Best Golf States for Retirees
Golf recorded a huge surge in popularity during the pandemic, with the number of players growing to a record-high 6.2 million, reported Bryce Derouin for gambling.com. The increase came both from people picking up the sport for the first time and one-time golfers returning to the game after an absence. The group that recorded the…
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Tiny Montco Restaurant Has Huge Reputation for One Particular Meal
A statewide evaluation of the first (and most important) meal of the day has yielded a solid recommendation for a Montgomery County favorite, which earned a hearty endorsement from the Travel Maven. She asserts that it serves one of the best breakfasts in the state. Better still, it’s got all the hallmarks of a community…
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Pennsylvania’s 2019 Unemployment Rate the Lowest Ever Recorded
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania has dropped to its lowest-ever recorded level, according to March numbers from the State Department of Labor and Industry, writes Katie Meyer for WITF. The state has been tracking unemployment rates for the last 43 years, and they have never been as low as the current 3.9 percent. The latest…
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Pennsylvania Rolled Out Welcome Wagon for Industrial Hemp Production in 2019
In what is considered a surprise move, Pennsylvania is rolling out the welcome wagon for industrial hemp production, writes Anthony Salamone for the Allentown Morning Call. Hemp has a number of potential applications. Beauty products, clothing, building materials, energy storage devices for electronics, and 3D printing are among the many. Last week, the state submitted…
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For-Profit Health Care Reforms Re-Introduced by Delco State Senators
Recent staff reductions at Crozer Health have prompted four Delaware County state Senators to re-introduce a legislation package reforming for-profit healthcare systems, writes Kathleen E Carey for the Daily Times. State Sens. Amanda Cappelletti, D-17; John Kane, D-9; Tim Kearney, D-26; and Anthony H. Williams, D-8 introduced the For-Profit Healthcare Reform package last year. “Health…
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Washington Post: Is the Search for Union Gold Finally Over After 155 Years?
The search for two tons of gold carried by a Union Wagon that disappeared on its way to the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia might finally be over after 155 years, writes Cleve R. Wootson Jr. for The Washington Post. The train with the wagon left Wheeling before the Battle of Gettysburg and was last spotted…
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Bloom in Pennsylvania
The businesses related to outdoor recreation continue to make significant contributions to the health of Pennsylvania’s economy as well as for that of the state’s residents, writes Lauren Jessop for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation-related industries in manufacturing, retail, and tourism employed more than 150,000 people in…
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