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Macy’s ends takeover talks with Arkhouse and Brigade citing lack of certainty over financing

Macy's is terminating its monthslong buyout talks with two investment firms, citing a substandard offer and the lack of certainty over financing. In announcing the end o...

July 15, 2024 Business

Small-business sales soar via e-commerce

It’s impossible to deny Amazon has made shopping a breeze for those inclined. Instead of braving the elements — and the crowds — at the local mall, shoppers can simply lo...

July 13, 2024 Business

World’s first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry to run on San Francisco Bay, and it’s free to ride

SAN FRANCISCO — The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry will start operating on San Francisco Bay as part of plans to phase out diesel-powered vesse...

July 12, 2024 Business

Pennsylvania Game Commission agrees to acquire land in Cherry, Clay Townships

The Pennsylvania Game Commission accepted a motion at their meeting on Friday, July 12, to acquire about 660 acres in Cherry and Clay townships, Butler County, from the W...

July 12, 2024 Government

PASSHE aiming to keep tuition frozen for 2024-25

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education announced on Thursday, July 11 it intends to keep statewide tuition frozen for the seventh consecutive academic year at it...

July 12, 2024 Finance

Pennsylvania lawmakers approve sale of canned alcoholic drinks in grocery stores and more retailers

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians will be able to buy canned alcoholic drinks, called ready-to-drink cocktails, from a wider variety of retailers under legislation approved Thu...

July 11, 2024 Business

Philadelphia labor union powerbroker gets 6 years for bribery and theft

READING — A former Philadelphia labor leader who wielded significant clout in Pennsylvania politics was sentenced on Thursday to six years in prison for bribing a City Co...

July 11, 2024 Pennsylvania News

Biden awards $1.7B to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in 8 states

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is awarding nearly $2 billion in grants to General Motors, Stellantis and other carmakers to help restart or expand electric vehicle...

July 11, 2024 Business

Armstrong, Sedwick Charitable Foundation announce donation

Armstrong and the Sedwick Charitable Foundation announced a $965,000 donation to Salvation Army locations and YMCAs in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, New York, Kentucky an...

July 11, 2024 Local News

Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber announces new president

After a four month search, the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Denise Martin as its new president, effective immediately. Marti...

July 11, 2024 Business

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