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September 9, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak today announced Pennsylvania will complete implementation of the federal Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) program ahead of schedule and begin making payments to eligible individuals on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Individuals who apply and qualify will begin receiving their payments as early as Monday, September 14, 2020. The federal government requires that only individuals who are fully or partially unemployed due to COVID-19 disruptions may apply for this benefit. ... View Article
September 8, 2020
Restaurants to self-certify that they are in compliance with appropriate orders Harrisburg, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today announced that restaurants may increase indoor occupancy to 50 percent starting September 21. To ensure that these businesses operate safely as Pennsylvania continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and to instill customers and employees with confidence knowing that they can dine safely, restaurants will commit to strictly complying to all public health safety guidelines and orders through a self-certification process. “While our aggressive and appropriate mitigation efforts have ... View Article
September 8, 2020
Offering creations from small batch retailers from around the country September 4, 2020 – Phoenixville, PA – While continuing to offer their unique eats, craft beers, coffee and non coffee beverages, Steel City has now added in a food pantry. The Pantry highlights small batch woman, couple and family-owned food artisans from around the United States. The Steel City Pantry is now open 7 days a week through the end of winter 2021, 7am Monday through Friday, 8am on Saturday ... View Article
September 4, 2020
Fred Hubler Jr., the President and Chief Wealth Strategist of Phoenixville-based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, is among the growing number of advisers who believe that now is a good time to consider alternative investments, writes Cheryl Winokur Munk for The Wall Street Journal. Two main reasons are being cited by financial advisors who view this an opportune time for deals and diversification. First, the current crisis is creating opportunities that are particularly well-suited for those with money, such as ... View Article
August 31, 2020
Pottstown and Boyertown, PA – August 2020: Pennsylvania’s Colebrookdale Railroad was named the #2 tourist railroad in all of North America by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest. This nomination was made by an expert panel, and the public voted, placing the Colebrookdale Railroad at number two in all of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach said, “The Colebrookdale Railroad continues to amaze old and young alike and the results of this ... View Article
