Article Summary – The US economy added 216,000 jobs in December, with the unemployment rate remaining at 3.7%. Sectors that saw significant job growth include healthcare, local government, construction, and social assistance. Wages reportedly outpaced inflation, with average hourly earnings increasing by 15 cents and rising by 4.1% over the
Article Summary – The Appalachian Regional Commission has granted $10 million to aid small and mid-sized manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania in their expansion into green technology and clean energy. The commission, a collaboration between the federal government and 13 states, was established in 2022 as part of the Infrastructure Investment
Article Summary – The Hershey Company in Pennsylvania, ranked 33 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers in 2023, has contributed positively to the local economy. In 2022, Hershey’s sales reached $10.4 billion, up 16% from the previous year, and the company employed 19,865 full-time workers. The company, together with
Article Summary – President Joe Biden announced a $7 billion initiative to increase the availability of hydrogen as a fuel source and curb carbon dioxide emissions, with a view to create seven regional hydrogen hubs. The Mid-Atlantic Hydrogen Hub, covering the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware region, is estimated to create about 20,800
