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Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Fulton Financial Expectations Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
Benzinga
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Fulton Financial Corporation FULT will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the closing bell on Tuesday, July 15. Analysts expect the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based company to report quarterly earnings at 45 cents per share, down...
Fireflies or lightning bugs are glowing in fields across Pennsylvania
Record Herald - Pennsylvania
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Favorable weather conditions, particularly moisture, have led to a thriving firefly population in Pennsylvania this year. The 13th annual PA Firefly Festival, held June 26-28, highlighted the importance of firefly conservation and habitat...
Penn State professors receive $2.9 million grant to research the effects of adolescent binge drinking
The Daily Collegian - Pennsylvania
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Two Penn State professors were awarded a $2.9 million grant to fund a five-year study on the long-term effects of alcohol exposure in adolescence. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism awarded the grant to Nikki Crowley, director...
Business ExtraWhat does Oman's new income tax mean for the Gulf?
The National News
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The absence of income tax has helped to attract people from around the world to move to the Gulf. But one country is set to change direction. Oman recently announced it will be the first country in the region to introduce personal income tax....
New Pennsylvania law targets deepfake scams amid rising AI threats
West Montgomery Times - Pennsylvania
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July 8, 2025
Senate Bill 649, introduced by Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), has been signed into law as Act 35 of 2025. The legislation aims to address the rise of deepfake scams by classifying digital impersonations as digital forgeries, which are now...
Mid Penn Bank recognized for community service
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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Mid Penn Bank took top honors for its financial literacy community service project during the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers INSPIRE Awards ceremony. This ceremony honors community bankers who are inspired to make exceptional,...
An uptick in submissions: PA Tick Research lab says it's a "tickey summer"
FOX56 - Pennsylvania
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EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — The Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab says there's been an increase of submissions for tick testing. Director Nicole Chinnici says the Pennsylvania climate creates a “perfect storm” for these insects to breed and...
Pennsylvania man on trial in beheading of his father: What we know
USA Today - Virginia
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A judge will soon decide the fate of a Pennsylvania man who is on trial in his father's beheading death, which prosecutors say was recorded on video and posted on YouTube for hours. Justin Mohn, 33, is facing murder and terrorism charges in his...
PCN Launches Interactive Map Showcasing Pennsylvania’s Role in United States’ 250th Anniversary Celebration
Gant News - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
CAMP HILL— As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) is proud to unveil a powerful new tool that brings the Commonwealth’s rich history to life — an interactive map featuring free,...
Coca-Cola Driver Says Pennsylvania Teamsters Extorted Money for Political Use
The Ohio Star
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July 9, 2025
by Christen Smith A Coca-Cola driver in Houston, Pennsylvania says leaders of his local Teamsters union threatened to fire him if he didn’t join the organization and pay dues. And now, he’s taking them to federal court. “I don’t support Teamsters...
How A Knife Fight At A Pennsylvania Bar Led To A Mass Shooting
Law Enforcement Today
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - Authorities said that at least eight people were wounded during a mass shooting at a South Philadelphia restaurant and bar in the early morning hours on Saturday, July 5th. The ordeal began at 3:53 a.m. outside the 7 Elements...
Happy Valley aims to boost economy by expanding arts, culture, and sports tourism
WJAC - Pennsylvania
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CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — The state of tourism in Centre County was in the spotlight Tuesday as various hospitality, entertainment, travel and lodging experts discussed the outlook for the coming year in Happy Valley. Presenters threw out numbers...
Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, July 7, 2025
JD Supra - California
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July 8, 2025
Pennsylvania PA’s Lottery Allowed to Allocate More Money to Player Payouts Lawmakers passed legislation last week aimed at raising millions of more dollars for senior citizens by allowing the Pennsylvania Lottery to funnel more funds into rent...
After federal budget bill passes, Pennsylvania faces SNAP challenges
WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
Shifts in requirements and funding structures for SNAP enacted under the new federal budget bill could leave thousands of Pennsylvanians at risk of losing access to benefits used to help feed low-income households and the Commonwealth with a...
Politics & Power: From threats to attacks, growing trend of politically motivated violence highlights dangerous climate
News4Jax - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Is the political temperature in America running into the danger zone? Frankly, research and hard data on political violence aren’t readily available, but a growing trend of threats against public officials can’t be ignored. In 2024 alone, U.S....
Pennsylvania's Norwood Financial to acquire neighboring bank
American Banker - New York
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July 8, 2025
Norwood Financial in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is growing its footprint in the eastern part of its home state, agreeing to buy PB Bankshares, in the latest example of how bank mergers and acquisitions are accelerating this year. Norwood, the $2.4...
Shipbuilding, Manufacturing Companies Grow In Pennsylvania
Business Facilities
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July 8, 2025
In Pennsylvania, Rhoads Industries will invest nearly $100 million to grow its manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The project will create at least 450 new jobs and retain 541 existing full-time positions. The company will...
Ticky business: How Pitt researchers track the 8-legged bloodsuckers
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 8, 2025
There’s nothing fancy about tick hunting. When University of Pittsburgh professor Danielle Tufts and her team of public health students go out, they bring just a few things: A white jumpsuit, a pair of tweezers, some tiny vials to store specimens...
RHI Magnesita and BPI announce circular economy JV
International Cement Review
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July 9, 2025
The strategic partnership combines RHI Magnesita’s global refractory expertise with BPI’s robust US infrastructure, local sourcing and technical processing capabilities. This collaboration is set to create a powerful platform for innovation in...
Tuition Hikes And Spending Cuts - What's Behind The Financial Woes Of US Universities?
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Colleges and universities across the country, both public and private, face financial challenges ahead of the upcoming academic year, regardless of their size, wealth, and prestige....