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UGI Utilities Launches Multi-Month Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in Emmaus

UGI Utilities Launches Multi-Month Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in Emmaus

UGI Utilities will begin extensive system infrastructure upgrades in Emmaus, focusing on critical roadways to improve natural gas service reliability and accessibility. The multi-month project is sche...

May 9, 2025Read the full article →
Pennsylvania Pension Board Halts Tesla Investments Amid Governance Concerns

Pennsylvania Pension Board Halts Tesla Investments Amid Governance Concerns

The Lehigh County, Pennsylvania pension board has taken a significant step by voting to cease new investments in Tesla Inc., marking a potential shift in institutional investment strategies. The board...

May 7, 2025Read the full article →
Lehigh County Pension Board Halts Tesla Investments Amid Political and Financial Concerns

Lehigh County Pension Board Halts Tesla Investments Amid Political and Financial Concerns

The Lehigh County, Pennsylvania pension board, which manages $500 million in assets, voted 4-2 to cease new investments in Tesla Inc., citing CEO Elon Musk's political involvement and the company's de...

May 7, 2025Read the full article →
Life Science Meeting Planners Summit to Convene Industry Leaders in Philadelphia in 2025

Life Science Meeting Planners Summit to Convene Industry Leaders in Philadelphia in 2025

Dynamic Global Events (DGE) will host the Life Science Meeting Planners Summit in Philadelphia on May 15-16, 2025, bringing together industry leaders, executives, and professionals from across the lif...

May 7, 2025Read the full article →
Forian Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Forian Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Forian Inc. (Nasdaq: FORA) will disclose its first quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, May 14, after the market closes. The technology company specializing in data science and analytics solut...

May 6, 2025Read the full article →
UGI Utilities to Begin Major Gas Main Replacement Project in Lancaster City

UGI Utilities to Begin Major Gas Main Replacement Project in Lancaster City

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a significant gas main replacement project in Lancaster City on May 7, 2025, targeting critical infrastructure near Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital and Musser P...

May 5, 2025Read the full article →
Legal Experts Address Critical Succession Planning Challenges for Pennsylvania Businesses

Legal Experts Address Critical Succession Planning Challenges for Pennsylvania Businesses

Pennsylvania business owners face complex challenges when planning for leadership transitions, and legal experts at Carosella & Associates are providing strategic guidance to navigate these critical p...

May 3, 2025Read the full article →
The Stuckey Firm Promotes J. Michael Vervoort to Partner

The Stuckey Firm Promotes J. Michael Vervoort to Partner

The Stuckey Firm has promoted J. Michael Vervoort to partner, a move that highlights his substantial contributions to the firm's core mission of delivering personalized legal representation. Since joi...

May 1, 2025Read the full article →
UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Main Replacement Projects in Allentown

UGI Utilities Launches Major Gas Main Replacement Projects in Allentown

UGI Utilities, Inc. is preparing to launch comprehensive gas main replacement projects in Allentown, targeting critical infrastructure improvements across several city streets. Beginning May 2 and ext...

May 1, 2025Read the full article →
Annovis Bio Appoints Hui Liu as Director of Biostatistics to Strengthen Alzheimer's Trial

Annovis Bio Appoints Hui Liu as Director of Biostatistics to Strengthen Alzheimer's Trial

Annovis Bio Inc. has appointed Hui Liu as Director of Biostatistics to enhance its research capabilities for its Phase 3 Alzheimer's disease trial, leveraging her nearly two decades of experience in c...

April 29, 2025Read the full article →
American Heart Association Invests $1 Million in GLP-1 Research to Personalize Cardiovascular Care

American Heart Association Invests $1 Million in GLP-1 Research to Personalize Cardiovascular Care

The American Heart Association is funding seven studies to investigate how GLP-1 medications affect cardiovascular outcomes across different populations, aiming to develop personalized treatment strat...

April 29, 2025Read the full article →
Sino Biological Mitigates Trade Disruption Risks Through Strategic North American Investments

Sino Biological Mitigates Trade Disruption Risks Through Strategic North American Investments

Sino Biological outlines its strategy to ensure supply chain resilience amid global trade uncertainties by investing in U.S. and Canadian facilities and maintaining extensive inventory.

April 28, 2025Read the full article →
NewAge Industries Commits to Science-Based Emission Reduction Targets

NewAge Industries Commits to Science-Based Emission Reduction Targets

NewAge Industries pledges to set science-based greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, aligning with SBTi guidelines to address climate change across its entire value chain.

April 28, 2025Read the full article →
UGI Utilities Announces Major Infrastructure Upgrade in Hazleton

UGI Utilities Announces Major Infrastructure Upgrade in Hazleton

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a critical system upgrade in Hazleton on April 28, 2025, focusing on gas main replacement and infrastructure improvements. The project, scheduled to conclude by late May...

April 28, 2025Read the full article →
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 the full article →
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 the full article →
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 the full article →
Klymaxx’s 40th Anniversary Tour Reclaims Legacy Amid Disputes

Klymaxx’s 40th Anniversary Tour Reclaims Legacy Amid Disputes

Klymaxx’s 40th anniversary tour, led by founding guitarist Cheryl Cooley, addresses longstanding disputes and reaffirms the band’s pioneering role in R&B.

April 15, 2025Read the full article →
Quantum BioPharma Prevails in Legal Battle with Former CEO, Court Dismisses Reconsideration Motion

Quantum BioPharma Prevails in Legal Battle with Former CEO, Court Dismisses Reconsideration Motion

Quantum BioPharma Ltd. successfully defended its termination of former CEO Dr. Raza Bokhari for cause, with the Court of Appeal for Ontario dismissing his reconsideration motion and affirming over C$3...

April 14, 2025Read the full article →
Quantum BioPharma Wins Legal Battle Against Former CEO, Secures Over C$3 Million in Costs

Quantum BioPharma Wins Legal Battle Against Former CEO, Secures Over C$3 Million in Costs

Quantum BioPharma Ltd. secured court victories in Canada and the U.S. against its former CEO, Dr. Raza Bokhari, with cost awards exceeding C$3 million, reinforcing the company's governance and legal s...

April 14, 2025Read the full article →
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 the full article →
Three Schools Win NFL PLAY 60 Exercise Blitz Grants for Physical Activity Programs

Three Schools Win NFL PLAY 60 Exercise Blitz Grants for Physical Activity Programs

Douglas Road Elementary, LaMuth Middle School, and Cook-Wissahickon School have been selected as national winners of the NFL PLAY 60 Exercise Blitz, earning $1,000 grants to enhance physical activity ...

April 8, 2025Read the full article →
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 the full article →
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 the full article →
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 the full article →
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 the full article →
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 the full article →
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 the full article →