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Federal shutdown freezes SBA lending
The shutdown of the federal government is stalling a critical pipeline for loans to small businesses. Like the rest of

Attorney general pushing forward with power-line fight
Pennsylvania’s top lawyer plans to press ahead in a lawsuit over controversial power lines proposed for York and Franklin counties

Mount Joy packaging maker sold
After more than 40 years in business, the sibling co-founders of a Mount Joy packaging company decided to hand over

Camp Hill restaurant proposal, other West Shore projects join hunt for state funds
One of Camp Hill’s most foreboding properties could be the key to a more prosperous future for the West Shore

Lanco firms seek state funds for HQ upgrades, other projects
Some of Lancaster’s highest-profile companies are hoping to persuade state officials that their plans to upgrade corporate headquarters deserve a

Partner, investors exit controversial hydro project
A partner and two minority investors have left the partnership spearheading a controversial hydroelectric project in York County, according to

Double-digit spike ahead for health plan costs
After warning for months that the cost of Obamacare health plans would be higher next year, Pennsylvania regulators delivered the

Regional home improvement biz sold
Renewal by Andersen of Central PA, an independently owned retail affiliate of Minnesota-based door and window manufacturer Andersen Corp. has

Lancaster developer raising capital, mulling IPO
A Lancaster-based developer has tapped an investment banking firm in a bid to drum up capital and expand its portfolio

Chief of WITF, LNP parent resigns
Ron Hetrick stepped down effective yesterday as president and CEO of Pennon, the Harrisburg-area nonprofit created to oversee regional public
York county firm strikes deal for Ohio paper plant
Spring Grove-based papermaker Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC has found a buyer for an Ohio plant it closed over the summer.

York firm scoops up West Shore apartments
One of the West Shore’s largest apartment complexes has changed hands. York-based property manager The Apartment Gallery has acquired The

Officials vie for funds to revive York city landmarks
Officials in York hope state funding can help them revive two city landmarks — a dilapidated church and a downtown

Health systems settle lawsuit over alleged ‘no poach’ deal
Geisinger and the former Evangelical Community Hospital have agreed to pay $28.5 million to settle claims they forged a secret

Money sought for high-profile Harrisburg-area projects
Developers are applying for state funds to upgrade some of the capital region’s largest underused buildings. They include an idled

From ‘us’ to ‘other’ – The hidden cost of organizational change
Column by Richard Randall Nothing defines your culture, or you as a leader, more than the way you treat people.

Airline vows to continue Lancaster service as shutdown imperils funding
Federal funds subsidizing flights to rural and small-town airports are poised to run dry thanks to the shutdown of the

City residents receptive to data center rules
Lancaster city residents voiced cautious optimism about proposed rules regulating data centers within the borders of one of the region’s

Sheriff’s sale looms again for former Harrisburg Catholic school
After dodging the auction block in July, the former Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg is once again facing a

How to make innovation an enduring piece of the regional economy
Column by Martin Fedorko Across Central Pennsylvania, new companies are being launched every day. From labs in State College to

Harrisburg’s tallest building poised for partial apartment conversion
As state workers prepare to exit Harrisburg’s tallest office tower, a developer is hatching plans to rip out the cubicles.

Delays plague federal funding for factory services centers
Mantec, a York-based nonprofit that assists manufacturers across Central Pennsylvania, is facing an uncertain financial future for the second time

York design firm snags smaller neighbor
York-based architecture, engineering and design firm Warehaus has acquired a smaller neighbor with a client base spanning Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Court orders further review in case over medical cannabis testing
In a 5-2 ruling last week, the state Supreme Court upheld the authority of state regulators to issue rules for

Deal broadens reach of Harrisburg-area engineering firm
A regional engineering firm based in the Harrisburg area is expanding its reach in Central and eastern Pennsylvania. Herbert Rowland

Startups supporting seniors, caregivers draw spotlight
By 2030, the youngest baby boomers will be 65 years old. With 74 million people in this group, coupled with

Mid Penn doubles up on deals
Mid Penn Bancorp continued to expand its South Jersey footprint with the acquisition of community bank 1st Colonial Bancorp, Inc.

Is there a middle way for data centers? Team PA bets on it
Advocates embrace data centers as engines of economic opportunity and a symbol of Pennsylvania’s appeal to high-tech industries, drawn, in

Groundbreaking for the Gardens at Millbourne
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held on Wednesday to mark the commencement of work converting the private grounds of the Appell

Snack maker to cut synthetic food dyes
Hanover-based snack maker Utz Brands said yesterday it plans to eliminate by the end of 2027 any artificial food colorings