LeBron James wound up picking Philadelphia, and no billboards were required. Back in February 2018, a businessman named Asher Raphael arranged for three billboards to be placed a few miles outside of Cleveland in a lighthearted effort to woo James to the Philadelphia 76ers. James decided ...
Inflation fell more than expected in June. That gave consumers some breathing room, and they kept spending – even if they became more selective about where their money went. Homebuilders were less optimistic. Beneath a volatile monthly increase in total housing starts, single-family construction continued to decline. Multifamily construction may be approaching a bottom, but overall homebuilding has fallen back toward its pre-pandemic pace – not nearly enough for a country with a 4.7 million-home housing deficit. Those three reports told a fairly consistent story about the ...
HARRISBURG — More than 876,000 Pennsylvanians received nearly $217 million through the state’s new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit during the recent tax filing season, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced. The Department of Revenue said the total is expected to increase as 2025 state tax returns continue to be processed, including returns filed under an extension. The administration estimates the credit will provide about $220 million to as many as 940,000 Pennsylvanians by the end of the year. The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit was created as part of the 2025-26 ...
From staff reports STATE COLLEGE — The Medical Executive Committee at Mount Nittany Medical Center expressed confidence in the hospital’s plans to maintain patient care if members of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania move forward with a strike. In a statement released this week, the committee said it was disappointed to learn the union had reportedly voted to issue a strike notice in response to the hospital’s latest contract proposal. The committee said its priority remains the health, safety and well-being of patients and the community. Members also defended the quality of care ...
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in June, remaining below the national rate for the month, according to preliminary figures released Thursday by the state Department of Labor & Industry. The state’s unemployment rate declined by one-tenth of a percentage point from May and was two-tenths lower than June 2025. The U.S. unemployment rate also fell one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.2% in June. Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force — the number of residents working or seeking work — increased by 17,000 to a record 6.643 million. Employment also ...
Following allegations of foreign adversaries meddling in U.S. elections during a primetime address Thursday by President Donald Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin laid out a plan of action to secure American votes. Mullin delivered remarks to the media Friday, equating election security to national security. The secretary underscored that the investigations aren’t about “rehashing the 2020 election.” “This is just exposing what took place, and to make sure it never happens again. And there’s some really easy steps that can be taken to secure our elections. ...
