Latest Press Release on Pennsylvania

Cabot Oil & Gas Enters Agreement With the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
HOUSTON, Nov. 4 -- Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: COG) today reported that it has entered a Consent Order and Agreement (CO&A) with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) assuring that it is in agreement with the PADEP conc...

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FirstEnergy Announces Education Grant Winners in Math, Science and Technology
READING, Pa., Nov. 2 -- FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) announced today that five teachers representing five schools in Pennsylvania have been awarded Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Grants. The grants, of up to $500 each, will be used for a variety of hands...

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Blue Ridge Real Estate Company Completes Land Sales to The Conservation Fund for $6.875 Million
BLAKESLEE, Pa. - Blue Ridge Real Estate Company and Big Boulder Corporation (OTCBB:BLRGZ) completed the sale of approximately 2,652 +/- acres of land, outside the Companies’ core area landholdings in northeast Pennsylvania, to The Conservation Fund in August 200

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Fitch Upgrades Wellspan Health Obligated Group (PA) Revs, Series 2008D to 'AA+/F1+'
NEW YORK - Fitch Ratings upgrades the long- and short-term ratings to 'AA+/F1+' from 'AA-/F1' for the currently outstanding $80,935,000 General Authority of Southcentral Pennsylvania revenue bonds, series 2008D (Wellspan Health Obligated Group). The upgrade is taken in

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Union for Federal Prison Officers Requests Immediate Action From Attorney General Eric Holder
As Increased Violence Puts Communities at Risk, Union Demands Full Staffing and More Equipment WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A recent outbreak of violence at the United States Penitentiary - Lewisburg in Pennsylvania has led the American Fede...

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Programs Improve Health Outcomes for Diabetes Patients in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Highmark Foundation today released a report, "Improving Access to Diabetes Care and Services in Pennsylvania through Coordinated Strategies," which details the impact of the more than $1...

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CH Energy Group Business Unit Sells Selected Holdings
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. - Griffith Energy Services, a subsidiary of CH Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: CHG), today announced the sale of its operating divisions serving markets in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Pennsylvania as part of a strategic streamlining that will reduce the volatility of cash flow

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Central Pennsylvania BTC and McCarl's Inc. Achieve 'Gold' Standard for Safety in 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee presented McCarl's Inc., PPL Corporation, and the Central Pennsylvania Building Trades Council with the Gold Star Zero Injury Safety Award on Thursday, Oct. 29. (Photo:

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ATC Enters Two Long-Term Construction Contracts
PEWAUKEE, Wis. - American Transmission Co. recently signed contracts with two nationally recognized construction services firms for transmission line and substation work. Construction work will be divided evenly between Pennsylvania-based Henkels & McCoy, which will provide services

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More than $308 Million Available To Help PECO Customers Pay Their Utility Bills
PHILADELPHIA - To help customers deal with tough economic conditions, beginning today more than $308 million in assistance is available for Pennsylvania utility customers through the Federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). PECO customers should call 1-800-34-HELP-4 to app

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Lehigh Steps Up to Save Former PA Governor’s School
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Through a commitment by Lehigh University, the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Global Entrepreneurship program has been saved and will be run under a new name, The Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship (PSGE). Action to continue the innovative summer

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Atlas Energy Continues Successful Horizontal Marcellus Shale Well Development in Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Reaffirms Production Guidance
PITTSBURGH - Atlas Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATLS) (“Atlas Energy” or “the Company”) announced today that it has successfully drilled and completed two additional horizontal Marcellus Shale wells in southwestern Pennsylvania: one in western Fayette County an

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Norfolk Southern Announces $11 Million Investment in Philadelphia Navy Yard Intermodal Facility
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2 -- Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are investing $11 million in the railroad's Philadelphia Navy Yard intermodal facility to expand track and parking capacity. The expansion is part of Norfolk Southern's multi-st...

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Allegheny Power Announces Approval of Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans
GREENSBURG, Pa. - Allegheny Power, the electric distribution business of Allegheny Energy, Inc. (NYSE: AYE), announced that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has approved a portfolio of energy efficiency and conservation plans that will help customers save energy and meet the

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Range Organizes Safety Drill for First Responders
FORT WORTH, Texas - RANGE RESOURCES CORPORATION (NYSE: RRC) announced that it has posted a video to its website describing a first-of-its kind, large-scale safety drill in the Marcellus Shale play recently conducted in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. State Senator Gene Yaw filmed and

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Hershey Center for Applied Research to Host Summit on Public and Private Investment Opportunities for Technology Companies in Pennsylvania
HERSHEY, Pa. - The Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR) announced today that it will host a summit to discuss the current climate of public and private investment opportunities available to technology and life sciences entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania. The summit will take place on Thursd

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DCED Helping PA Companies Do Business in Growing United Arab Emirates Market for Health Care Products, Services
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Community and Economic Development is coordinating a delegation of Pennsylvania companies to attend Arab Health 2010 in January, the largest trade exhibition devoted to health care in the Middle East, Secretary George ...

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Steelers Hall Of Fame Running Back Franco Harris And Gas Utilities Kick Off 2009 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Heinz Field, home of the 2008 Super Bowl XLIII champion Pittsburgh Steelers, hosted another group of champions today during the annual kickoff of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall ...

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Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Update on H1N1 Vaccine Distribution
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has allocated a total of 964,100 doses of H1N1 vaccine to Pennsylvania to date, the state Department of Health announced today. "While delays in vaccine...

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Fitch Upgrades Guthrie Health's (PA) Rev Bonds to 'A+' from 'A', Outlook Stable
NEW YORK - Fitch Ratings has upgraded the $110,305,000 outstanding Health Care Facilities Authority of Sayre (Pennsylvania) revenue bonds (Guthrie Health Issue) series 2007 and $45,965,000 series 2002A to 'A+' from 'A'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The upgrade to 'A+'

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D&E Communications, Inc. Announces Approval by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission of Its Merger With Windstream Corporation
EPHRATA, PA -- 11/06/09 -- D&E Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: DECC) ("D&E") today announced that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (the "PUC") approved the merger of Windstream Corporation and D&E. The decision by the PUC provi..

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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Pennsylvania Residents Affected By Fire in Bloomsburg
WASHINGTON - Pennsylvania residents and businesses affected by the fire that occurred in Bloomsburg in Columbia County on October 25, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills announced today.

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VNA of Western Pennsylvania Celebrates Home Care and Hospice Month
BUTLER, Pa. - Yesterday officially launched Home Care and Hospice Month and VNA of Western Pennsylvania is excited to celebrate the many health-related services that can be brought into a person’s home to help restore health and maintain independence. Home Care and Hospice Month also p

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Pennsylvania American Water Rate Case Settlement Includes Increased Funding for Low-Income Assistance Program
HERSHEY, Pa., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the rate case settlement approved today by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC), Pennsylvania American Water will contribute an additional $100,000 annually to assist low-income customers who qualify for its H2O Help to Others Prog...

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PHEAA Seeks Bondholder Consent to Amend 1997 Student Loan Revenue Bonds
HARRISBURG, PA -- 11/06/09 -- The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) announced today that it will be seeking approval for the Thirty-Eighth Supplemental Trust Indenture (the "Proposed Amendment") from holders of all Outstanding..

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