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Human Factors Engineering Congress to Address Medical Device Design Challenges

Human Factors Engineering Congress to Address Medical Device Design Challenges

Medical device manufacturers and healthcare technology professionals will gather in Philadelphia for the 6th Human Factors Engineering & Usability Studies Congress, organized by Dynamic Global Events ...

April 23, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Announces Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Emmaus

UGI Utilities Announces Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Emmaus

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a significant gas main replacement project in Emmaus on April 28, 2025, focusing on Chestnut Street between North 9th Street and Sixth Street. The work is scheduled to c...

April 21, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities to Launch Major Gas Main Replacement Project in Easton Starting April 2025

UGI Utilities to Launch Major Gas Main Replacement Project in Easton Starting April 2025

UGI Utilities, Inc. will commence a significant gas main replacement project in Easton on April 23, 2025, targeting multiple streets and potentially transforming local infrastructure. The project, sch...

April 21, 2025Read More →
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Returns for 15th Year with Diverse Lineup and Free Performances

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Returns for 15th Year with Diverse Lineup and Free Performances

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) will host the 15th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival from September 18-21, 2025, presenting an eclectic mix of musical performan...

April 9, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in Selinsgrove Area

UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in Selinsgrove Area

UGI Utilities, Inc. has initiated a critical infrastructure upgrade project in Selinsgrove Borough and Penn Township, focusing on a comprehensive gas main replacement designed to improve service relia...

April 7, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Gas Main Replacement Project in Emmaus to Enhance Infrastructure

UGI Utilities Launches Gas Main Replacement Project in Emmaus to Enhance Infrastructure

UGI Utilities, Inc. has commenced a comprehensive gas main replacement project in Emmaus, targeting several key streets to enhance infrastructure and service reliability. The project, scheduled to con...

April 7, 2025Read More →
Kennedy Design+Build Elevates Outdoor Living Standards in Coopersburg with Custom Solutions

Kennedy Design+Build Elevates Outdoor Living Standards in Coopersburg with Custom Solutions

Kennedy Design+Build is setting new standards in outdoor living design for Coopersburg residents, offering exceptional custom swimming pools and comprehensive landscape solutions that transform reside...

April 4, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Postpones Hazle Township Gas Main Replacement Project to 2026

UGI Utilities Postpones Hazle Township Gas Main Replacement Project to 2026

UGI Utilities has announced the postponement of its system upgrade project in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, shifting the planned gas main replacement from 2025 to 2026. The infrastructure improvemen...

April 4, 2025Read More →
Utility Safety Experts Urge Homeowners and Contractors to Call 811 Before Digging Projects

Utility Safety Experts Urge Homeowners and Contractors to Call 811 Before Digging Projects

Utility safety experts are urging homeowners and contractors to call 811 before beginning any excavation work as spring arrives and outdoor projects commence. This simple action can prevent serious in...

April 3, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities to Begin Critical Gas System Upgrade in Bath, Offering Conversion Opportunities

UGI Utilities to Begin Critical Gas System Upgrade in Bath, Offering Conversion Opportunities

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a critical system upgrade project in Bath next week, focusing on replacing gas mains and improving infrastructure reliability. The project, scheduled to start April 7, w...

April 3, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Announces Major Gas Infrastructure Project in Nazareth Starting April 2025

UGI Utilities Announces Major Gas Infrastructure Project in Nazareth Starting April 2025

UGI Utilities, Inc. will launch a significant gas main replacement project in Nazareth beginning April 7, 2025, with work expected to continue through late September. The comprehensive infrastructure ...

April 2, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Hazle Township

UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Hazle Township

UGI Utilities, Inc. has initiated a comprehensive system upgrade project in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, focusing on gas main replacement and infrastructure enhancement. The construction, scheduled...

April 1, 2025Read More →
Trailblazers Academy Launches to Help Highly Educated Women Build Profitable Personal Brands

Trailblazers Academy Launches to Help Highly Educated Women Build Profitable Personal Brands

Multi-award-winning business strategist Tina Brinkley Potts has introduced Trailblazers Academy, a thought leadership incubator targeting highly educated women seeking to transform their professional ...

March 31, 2025Read More →
Pennsylvania PUC Issues Urgent Warning About Sophisticated Phone Scam Targeting Utility Customers

Pennsylvania PUC Issues Urgent Warning About Sophisticated Phone Scam Targeting Utility Customers

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued an urgent warning to utility customers about a sophisticated phone scam targeting residents across the state. Fraudsters are using advanced ...

March 28, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Replacement Projects in Bethlehem

UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Replacement Projects in Bethlehem

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin comprehensive gas main replacement projects in Bethlehem on April 1, targeting infrastructure improvements across several city streets. These strategic system upgrades a...

March 28, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Gas Main Replacement Project in Upper Saucon Township

UGI Utilities Launches Gas Main Replacement Project in Upper Saucon Township

UGI Utilities, Inc. has commenced a significant system upgrade project in Upper Saucon Township, focusing on gas main replacement to enhance service safety and reliability. The infrastructure improvem...

March 27, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in Easton

UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in Easton

UGI Utilities, Inc. has commenced a substantial system upgrade project in Easton, focusing on gas main replacement to improve service safety and reliability. This infrastructure improvement initiative...

March 26, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Main Replacement Project in Clarion

UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Main Replacement Project in Clarion

UGI Utilities, Inc. has announced a major system upgrade project in Clarion, Pennsylvania, focusing on critical gas main replacements that will enhance service reliability and infrastructure safety. T...

March 24, 2025Read More →
Pennsylvania Law Firm Carosella & Associates Emphasizes Comprehensive Criminal Defense Approach

Pennsylvania Law Firm Carosella & Associates Emphasizes Comprehensive Criminal Defense Approach

Criminal defense attorneys at Carosella & Associates are committed to delivering robust legal representation for individuals facing serious criminal accusations. The Pennsylvania-based law firm has es...

March 21, 2025Read More →
PSEA Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Over 500,000 Education Professionals

PSEA Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Over 500,000 Education Professionals

The Pennsylvania State Education Association experienced a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 517,487 individuals, highlighting critical cybersecurity v...

March 21, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Announces Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Catasauqua

UGI Utilities Announces Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Catasauqua

UGI Utilities, Inc. will commence a significant system upgrade project in Catasauqua, focusing on critical infrastructure improvements and service enhancement. The gas main replacement initiative will...

March 13, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Emmaus Neighborhoods

UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Emmaus Neighborhoods

UGI Utilities, Inc. will commence a significant infrastructure upgrade in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, focusing on gas main replacements across several neighborhood streets. The project is scheduled from Mar...

March 12, 2025Read More →
Allentown Gas Main Replacement Project to Begin March 12 with Infrastructure and Service Implications

Allentown Gas Main Replacement Project to Begin March 12 with Infrastructure and Service Implications

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a significant gas main replacement project in Allentown on March 12, targeting multiple streets and providing an infrastructure upgrade that could benefit local property...

March 6, 2025Read More →
Kennedy Design+Build Expands Luxury Outdoor Living Services to Coopersburg

Kennedy Design+Build Expands Luxury Outdoor Living Services to Coopersburg

Kennedy Design+Build, a luxury outdoor living design-build firm in Eastern Pennsylvania, has announced the expansion of its premium pool installation services to the Coopersburg area. The company aims...

March 5, 2025Read More →
Manheim Township Gas Main Replacement to Impact Pleasure Road Traffic for One Month

Manheim Township Gas Main Replacement to Impact Pleasure Road Traffic for One Month

Residents and commuters in Manheim Township should anticipate traffic disruptions beginning March 10 as UGI Utilities, Inc. implements a critical gas main replacement project along Pleasure Road. The ...

March 4, 2025Read More →
Innovative Designs Achieves Profitability with Record Sales Driven by Insultex House Wrap Demand

Innovative Designs Achieves Profitability with Record Sales Driven by Insultex House Wrap Demand

Innovative Designs, Inc. has reported reaching profitability with record sales results in fiscal year 2024, experiencing a dramatic 298% revenue increase from $347,763 in 2023 to $1,382,733 in 2024. T...

March 3, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Announces 7.1% Natural Gas Rate Increase Effective March 2025

UGI Utilities Announces 7.1% Natural Gas Rate Increase Effective March 2025

UGI Utilities, Inc. announced a planned increase in purchased gas cost rates, resulting in a 7.1% rise for residential heating customers starting March 1, 2025. The average monthly bill will climb fro...

March 1, 2025Read More →
Pennsylvania Law Firm's Multi-Million Dollar Victories Highlight Legal Accountability Trends

Pennsylvania Law Firm's Multi-Million Dollar Victories Highlight Legal Accountability Trends

The Pisanchyn Law Firm has established itself as a formidable legal advocate for injury victims throughout Pennsylvania, consistently securing substantial compensation for clients who have experienced...

February 21, 2025Read More →