Owner says Three Mile Island plant to shut down in 2019
HARRISBURG, PA (AP) – The owner of Three Mile Island, site of the United States’ worst commercial nuclear power accident, said Monday that it will …
Environmentalists triumph as Senate upholds drilling rule
WASHI NGTON (AP) – Environmentalists notched a rare win in the Republican-led Senate on Wednesday as a GOP effort to reverse an Obama-era rule …
Consumers Energy spending $440M on natural gas modernization
JACKSON, Mich. (AP) – Consumers Energy plans to spend nearly $440 million this year to help modernize its natural gas system. The unit of Jackson-based …
Penn State Energy Days conference attracts professionals from all energy sectors
By Spencer Myers Editor University Park, PA – At the final plenary panel discussion of Penn State Energy days, Director of United Nations Economic Commission …
Environmental firms adapt to Trump administration’s EPA regulatory changes
By r. brock pronko Regional Business Analyst On May 27, at the G7 Summit in Italy, President Trump broke ranks with the leaders of Germany, France, Britain, …
Baker Hughes announces April rig counts
HOUST UST ON, Texas – The international rig count for April 2017 was 956, up 13 from the 943 counted in March 2017, and up 10 from the 946 counted in …
May DEP well permits report
By Spencer Myers Editor There were 94 drilling permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in the Marcellus Business Central …
Shale gas industry continues to adapt to Pennsylvania state regulations
By r. brock pronko Regional Business Analyst At the height of the gas boom, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) issued over 5,000 …
Many Allegheny County cities, municipalities unprepared for shale gas drilling rebound
By Don Hopey Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pittsburgh, Pa. (AP) – A map of shale gas wells in Western Pennsylvania shows thousands of sites all around …
Appalachia Rising
Pittsburgh, PA – With pipeline capacity increasing, bigger wells being drilled and growing demand, activity in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays is on …
The recovery helps boost home sales statewide, but regional economics have greater impact on individual markets
By r. brock pronko Regional Business Analyst The number of homes for sale in the commonwealth was drastically down in year-over- year comparisons, along with …
Energy and manufacturing projects to bring additional growth to Clinton County
By Spencer Myers Editor Between a strong manufacturing base, a well-established university and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities, Clinton County’s …
State College community collaborates for most successful Centre Gives to date
By Spencer Myers Editor Every year, the Centre Foundation rallies the Centre County community to raise funds for local organizations and nonprofits during …
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First Commonwealth acquires DCB Financial
INDIANA, PA – First Commonwealth Financial Corporation has completed its acquisition of DCB Financial Corp, effective April 3, 2017. The Delaware Bank …
S&T Bancorp rings NAS DAQ closing bell
INDIANA, PA – S&T Bancorp, Inc. rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell in honor of its 25-year Nasdaq listing anniversary. read more Read More …
Financial planners assess delayed fiduciary rule impacting retirement investors
By r. brock pronko Regional Business Analyst In February, President Trump signed an executive order to delay the April 10 implementation of the Obama …
US households owe record amount, topping pre-recession peak
By Christopher S. Rugaber AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. household debt reached a record high in the first three months of this year, topping the …
Cyber security awareness necessary in today’s world
By Lisa Bock Last week’s global WannaCry ransomware attack, which infected and held hostage more than 300,000 computers worldwide, shows that the motivation …
Bye bye big box?
By r. brock pronko Regional Business Analyst According to data from Slice Intelligence, which measures digital commerce activity and customer loyalty, …