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What Harvard’s AI Experiment in Northampton County Just Found
One of America's most interesting experiments with artificial intelligence is happening in the Lehigh Valley's Northampton County as data center politics roil the midterm elections.
And, almost nobody knows about it.
Escalating Trade War with Canada Hurts PA's Largest Export Market
Christian Klanica has seen so many changes in tariff policies that he's struggling to keep up with the latest levies flying between the U.S. and...
1w agoRead it on TribSweeping Changes Made to Allegheny Parental Leave Proposal
The Allegheny County Board of Health pared its controversial paid parental leave proposal Wednesday, shaving six weeks off the proposed benefit and...
1w agoRead it on TribLivePreparing Next Generation of PA's Workforce to Power Our Future
Every summer, I volunteer at a business camp for high school students in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. For nearly two decades, the parking lot...
2w agoRead it on RCEOver 200 Jefferson Health Nurses Pledge to Unionize
Nurses at Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Einstein Center One and Jefferson Health Willowcrest plan to join PASNAP.
2w agoRead it on WHYYInnamorato's Paid Parental Leave Push is Personal, Political
Public Source talked with Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato about her paid parental leave plan and how it coincided with her pregnancy.
2w agoRead it on Public Source
This Labor Day, Don't Blame the Workers Who Keep Pennsylvania Running
Labor Day is meant to honor the people who keep our country running. In southwestern Pennsylvania, that includes steelworkers, teachers, nurses, building trades workers, first responders, and utility workers. These are the folks who climb poles, fix wires, clear storm damage, and restore power when we need it most.
PA Job Market Remains Healthy, But Job Growth Has Slowed
Unemployment rates have climbed for Black and Hispanic workers, and unemployed workers now outnumber open positions.
3w agoRead it on WHYYPA Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9%; Lowest Since Oct. 2024
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for July 2026....
08/25/26Read it on PoliticsPAPhilly Building Trades Turn Against Garrity's Governor Bid
A Philadelphia union group that backed Garrity for treasurer now opposes her governor bid, citing broken promises and her alignment with groups...
08/21/26Read it on Northeast Times
Platner Says He Won't Be an 'a–hole' Like Fetterman in Senate
By Tara Suter, The Hill
Blame Pennsylvania for the Gerrymander Mania
By Guy Ciarrocchi, RealClearPA
What Chris Rabb's Win in Philly Means for Fetterman
By Sam Janesch, Inquirer
Voters Signal They're Done With MAGA Chaos
By Mark S. Singel, PennLive
Republicans: Pre-Canvassing Bill 'Lets Dead People Vote'
By J. Kramer, Center Square
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