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Broder Bros., Co. to Announce Second Quarter 2010 Results on August 6, 2010

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 17:00

TREVOSE, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Broder Bros., Co. will release the financial results for its second quarter 2010 on Friday, August 6, 2010.
The Company will conduct a conference call on the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results.  Thomas Myers, Chief Executive Officer

Parkvale Financial Corporation Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2010

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 16:45

MONROEVILLE, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Parkvale Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: PVSA) reported a net loss for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2010 of $21.6 million or $3.94 per diluted common share, after preferred stock dividends compared to net income available to common shareholders

USW Lauds Solis and Kirk for Standing Up for Workers' Rights in Guatemala

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 15:26

Situations in Colombia and Mexico Need Scrutiny, Too
PITTSBURGH, July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Steelworker (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard released this statement today in response to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and U.S. Trade representative calls for formal investigation of

Pennsylvania Governor Rendell Announces Appointments

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 14:41

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the following recent appointments:
Renal Disease Advisory Committee
Karen Rowley, MSW, LSW, Lewisberry
Health Careers Leadership Council
Ronald Barth, Mechanicsburg
Neal Bisno, Pittsburgh (co-chair)
Kimber

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Invites Public to Enjoy Premier Harness, Horse Racing Events on July 31

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 14:35

Adios Final, Governor's Cup Races Offer a Combined $700,000 in Purses
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding said today that this weekend will bring an opportunity for Pennsylvanians to enjoy live harness and horse racing, as two of the state's m

Topping Off the Pittsburgh Cambria Suites Hotel

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 14:19

PITTSBURGH, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Properties Group, LLC, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Horizon Hospitality, LLC and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) celebrated the "topping off" milestone of the new Cambria Suites Pittsburgh hotel last week. The 142-suite hotel is located

Rita's Partners with Tastykake® to Launch Butterscotch Krimpets® Italian Ice Flavor

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 14:15

TREVOSE, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita's Italian Ice, the nation's largest Italian Ice concept with more than 550 stores in 18 states, today announced the debut of its newest Italian Ice flavor, inspired by the delicious Butterscotch Krimpets® cakes, one of the most beloved and famous Tasty

Registration Opens on Monday, August 2nd, for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon With Special One Day, Online Savings

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 13:57

PITTSBURGH, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon opens Monday, August 2nd, 2010. To celebrate the first day of registration for the May 15, 2011 race, special one-day savings will be added to the low, early bird registration price for the Marathon an

PA Lottery Posts Increase in Profits to Senior Programs; Releases Fiscal Year 2009-10 Sales

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 13:49

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery posted an increase in profits for fiscal year 2009-10, Executive Director Ed Trees announced today, as the PA Lottery released its annual report online. Fiscal year 2009-10 was the fifth-best year for ticket sales and fourt

Mylan Announces Pricing of Add-On Offering of Senior Notes

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 13:29

PITTSBURGH, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that it priced $300 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2020 at an issue price of 105.5% with a coupon of 7.875%, or an effective yield to maturity of 7.087%. The notes are being offered as addi

Bureau of Forestry Announces Record Funding for Rural Firefighters

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:42

Grants Help Volunteer Companies Battle Forest Fires Across the State
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A record $666,553 will be awarded to help Pennsylvania's rural communities guard against the threat of fires in forests and other undeveloped areas, Department of Conservation and

Christie Brinkley Shares Her 'Cover Girl' Style With QVC® Viewers

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:37

WEST CHESTER, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- All-American beauty Christie Brinkley is bringing her latest collection of fresh, nature-inspired fine jewelry to QVC.  The multi-talented model and actress is scheduled to appear on Sunday, August 1 at 9 PM (ET) to debut the Christie Brinkley Jewelry

Environmental Tectonics Corporation Announces the Expansion of its Board of Directors

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:27

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Environmental Tectonics Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Winston E. Scott to its Board of Directors. Mr. Scott brings the total of ETC Board members to six.
Mr. Scott, a retired U.

World-Class Eye Doctor Donates Procedure to All-Star's Charity

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:04

WAYNE, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven Siepser, M.D., one of the Delaware Valley's most distinguished ophthalmologists, is donating a Lasik eye procedure to the Shane Victorino Foundation.
Dr. Siepser's donation is part of the foundation's All-Star Celebrity Fashion Show, a benefit dinner inclu

Land Exchange to Benefit Missions of Game Commission and DCNR

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 11:00

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A land exchange package between the Pennsylvania Game Commission and state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) designed to enable the two agencies to better meet their respective public missions has been finalized.  
"For y

Land Exchange to Benefit Public, Aid Missions of DCNR and Game Commission

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 10:47

DCNR-Acquired Lands to be Managed Jointly by State Forest, State Park Bureaus
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A land exchange between the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Pennsylvania Game Commission will enable both agencies to better meet their respective pu

Norfolk Southern Completes $21 Million Worth of Track Work in Seven Days in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 10:41

NORFOLK, Va., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Earlier this month, Norfolk Southern's (NYSE: NSC) Maintenance of Way and Structures Department completed $21 million in track, signal and bridge work in seven days on one if its primary coal lines in southwestern Pennsylvania.  The Mon Line exten

Health Secretary Urges All Pennsylvanians to Get Fully Immunized

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 10:36

August is National Immunization Awareness Month
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Health Everette James today urged all Pennsylvanians to ensure they are fully immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases, noting that August is National Immunization Awareness Month.

Eating a good breakfast boosts chances for school success

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 09:44

Your mother was right -- breakfast is the most important meal of the day, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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L.B. Foster Company Announces Extension of Tender Offer for Portec Rail Products, Inc.

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 09:21

PITTSBURGH, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- L.B. Foster Company ("L.B. Foster", Nasdaq: FSTR) today announced that it is extending its previously announced cash tender offer, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Foster Thomas Company, for all outstanding shares of common stock of Portec Rail Produc

Aggressive drivers beware: Police on the lookout for safety

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MONTOURSVILLE -- PennDOT is announcing that police agencies in north central Pennsylvania will be on the lookout for aggressive drivers especially during the week of Aug. 1-7, National Stop on Red Week. This is part of an enforcement wave which runs from July 1 through Sept. 30. more»

State Police Invite 50 Young People to Commissioner’s Honor Camp

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Fifty teenagers from 34 Pennsylvania counties have been invited to learn about state police operations at the Commissioner’s Honor Camp next week at the State Police Academy in Hershey, Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski announced today. more»

Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund Reports Earnings

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 09:02

PITTSBURGH, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federated Enhanced Treasury Income Fund (NYSE: FTT), a closed-end investment company, today announced earnings for the period ended May 31, 2010.  Launched on Jan. 29, 2010, the fund employs an integrated U.S. Treasury-based strategy with an option

Federated Investors' Closed-End Municipal Funds Report Semi-Annual Earnings; Annual Shareholder Meeting Announced

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 09:01

PITTSBURGH, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Federated Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FMN) and Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: FPT) today announced earnings for the six-month period ended May 31, 2010.  Established in 2002, the funds seek to provide investors

Sanofi Pasteur Begins Shipping Influenza Vaccine in U.S. for 2010-2011 Season

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 09:00

SWIFTWATER, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of the sanofi-aventis Group (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY), announced today that shipping of the 2010-2011 formulation of its seasonal influenza vaccine Fluzone® Influenza Virus Vaccine is underway in the U.S.  T

CONSOL Energy Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.10 per Share

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 08:41

PITTSBURGH, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CONSOL Energy Inc.'s (NYSE: CNX) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on August 23, 2010, to shareholders of record on August 13, 2010.
CONSOL Energy Inc., the leading diversified fuel producer in the Appal

Pennsylvania Game Commission Posts Deer Plan on Website

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 08:35

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission has finalized its plan for managing the state's whitetail population for the next 10 years. Want to see what's coming and where we're going? Then check out the plan.
The deer plan is now on the agency's website (htt

Blame Mother Nature?

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 08:31

Placing the burden of crop troubles on hapless Mom Nature doesn't pay the bills

GlaxoSmithKline Begins Distribution of Flu Vaccine to U.S. Customers for 2010-2011 Flu Season

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 08:30

PHILADELPHIA, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) has released the first lots of FluLaval® [Influenza Virus Vaccine] allowing distribution in the U.S.

AMETEK Declares Quarterly Dividend of Six Cents Per Share

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 08:00

PAOLI, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) declared a regular quarterly dividend of six cents per share for the third quarter ending September 30, 2010.
The third quarter dividend is payable September 30, 2010, to shareholders of record as of Sep

AMETEK Announces Appointment of Anthony J. Conti to Board of Directors

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 08:00

PAOLI, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Anthony J. Conti as a new director of the Company.  Mr. Conti retired in 2009 from PricewaterhouseCoopers after a distinguished 37-year career, 29 years as a partner.

Endo Pharmaceuticals Reports Strong Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 07:45

CHADDS FORD, Pa., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Total quarterly revenues increase 6 percent versus prior year; branded drug sales up 8 percentReported diluted EPS of $0.44, up 69% from prior year; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.81, reflecting growth of 11 percent from 2009Company reiterates previou

July 30th, 2010

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 06:50

LOCK HAVEN - The woman also charged for her part in the fatal Clinton County boat crash last summer was sentenced today. One day after John E. Englert II of Mill Hall was sentenced to up to 11 years for the boat crash that killed 12-year-old Valerie Heidt of Hublersburg last summer, the woman who tried to cover up the crime was also sentenced to state prison time. more»

Citing Serious Safety Flaws, Counsel for Victims in July 7 Duck Boat Accident Urge Moratorium on Service of Potential 'Deathtraps'

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Fri, 07/30/2010 - 06:00

PHILADELPHIA, July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Duck boats in the Ride the Ducks Philadelphia fleet do not have sufficient reserve buoyancy to remain afloat in the event of flooding and have canopies which are well known to cage passengers attempting to escape.  As a result, attorneys for Dora

Project Philly Fifth Annual Benefit Concert To Be Held August 13, 2010

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 17:21

PHILADELPHIA, July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Project Philly, the A Cappella Project of Philadelphia, is hosting their fifth annual benefit concert starting at 8:00PM on Friday, August 13, 2010, at Harriton High School of Lower Merion.  Admission is free, but all donations support the Ani Fi

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PPL’s Holtwood hydroelectric plant inducted into Hydro Hall of Fame

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 17:04

PPL’s Holtwood hydroelectric plant was honored for a century of clean, renewable electricity generation by being inducted into the Hydro Hall of Fame on Tuesday (7/27) during the annual HydroVision International Conference in Charlotte, N.C. more»

PPL's Holtwood Hydroelectric Plant Inducted Into Hydro Hall of Fame

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:58

ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL's Holtwood hydroelectric plant was honored for a century of clean, renewable electricity generation by being inducted into the Hydro Hall of Fame on Tuesday (7/27) during the annual HydroVision International Conference in Charlotte, N.C.
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Mylan Announces Proposed Add-On Private Placement of its Senior Notes Due 2020

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:50

PITTSBURGH, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that it intends to privately place $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes through a reopening of its Senior Notes due 2020, subject to market and other conditions. The notes are being offered a

Erie Indemnity Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:49

ERIE, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
2Q 2010 Highlights
Indemnity Shareholder Interest
Net income attributable to Indemnity per share-diluted was $0.86 per share in the second quarter of 2010 compared to net income per share-diluted of $0.57 per share in the second quarter of 2009.Net operat

UniTek Global Services, Inc. to Report 2010 Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings on August 17, 2010

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:47

BLUE BELL, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UniTek Global Services, Inc. ("UniTek" or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: UGLB), a premier provider of permanently outsourced infrastructure services to the wireless and wireline telecommunications, broadband cable and satellite television indust

Governor Rendell Discusses Delaware River Port Authority Reforms with Governor Christie

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:46

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell provided the following information as a supplement to his letter, released earlier today, to John H. Estey and Jeffrey L. Nash, chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the Delaware River Port Authority.
Governor Rend

L.R. Kimball to Urge Strong Focus on 'Soft Side' of Interoperable Public Safety Networks at Upcoming APCO International Annual Conference

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:42

EBENSBURG, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- When public safety officials and other first responders consider interoperability among departments and jurisdictions, hardware such as radios, antenna towers, vehicles, computers and call centers often receive the most attention.  However, none of it is

Air Products Commences Mailing of Proxy Statement for 2010 Airgas Annual Meeting to Airgas Shareholders

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:20

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced it has filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) scheduled for September 15, 2010 and commenced mailing to A

Animal sciences expertise featured at Ag Progress Days

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:03

Penn State is well known for its traditional excellence in dairy and animal science education, and some of that expertise will be exhibited at the Animal Sciences Facility at Ag Progress Days, Aug. 17-19.
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WPCS Reports 4th Quarter and FY2010 Results

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 16:01

EXTON, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WPCS International Incorporated (Nasdaq: WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for communications infrastructure, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 ended April 30, 2010. For the fourth quarter, W

College of Ag Sciences Exhibits Building at heart of Ag Progress Days

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 15:51

The diversity of teaching, research and Cooperative Extension programs offered by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will be on display at Ag Progress Days, Aug. 17-19.

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Governor Rendell Orders Flags at Capitol and in Lycoming County to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Lance Cpl. Abram L. Howard

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 15:49

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today ordered all U.S. and Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol Complex and on commonwealth facilities in Lycoming County to be flown at half-staff in honor of Lance Cpl. Abram L. Howard, of Williamsport.
Authorities said La

PPL EnergyPlus executive to discuss energy and electric choice issues weekly on Philadelphia radio program

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 15:44

Gene Alessandrini, senior vice president-Marketing for PPL EnergyPlus, will be a weekly guest of Steve Cordasco, host of The Big Money Show on Philadelphia radio station WPHT, 1210 AM, to discuss the competitive electricity market, the new supply choices available to customers, and how electric choice works.
Alessandrini will be featured in a regular segment of the Saturday morning busin more»

Commonwealth Court Agrees With Human Service Providers: Declares Department of Public Welfare's Actions Illegal

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 15:33

LAFAYETTE HILL, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a far reaching decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a ruling on July 23, 2010 which has declared illegal certain administrative policies and procedures adopted by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) relating to payment

Winning Powerball® Tickets Sold in Chester and Montgomery Counties

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Thu, 07/29/2010 - 14:56

Jackpot for July 31 Drawing Grows to $85 Million
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two winning Powerball tickets from the July 28 drawing were sold in Pennsylvania. A ticket worth $1 million was sold at Sunoco, 1165 West Chester Pike, West Chester, Chester County, and one worth $20

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