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Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Alleges Aramark Neglect Led to Preventable Death in Chinese Hospital

Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Alleges Aramark Neglect Led to Preventable Death in Chinese Hospital

A federal wrongful-death lawsuit alleges that Philadelphia-based Aramark employees ignored 37-year-old U.S. citizen Zachary Graff for more than 15 hours during a medical emergency at a hospital in Chi...

October 6, 2025Read More →
Local Plumbing Company Launches Educational Website to Help Homeowners Prevent Emergencies

Local Plumbing Company Launches Educational Website to Help Homeowners Prevent Emergencies

Scarpignato Plumbing & Heating has launched a new website designed to help homeowners prevent plumbing emergencies and find trustworthy professional service. The website addresses growing concerns amo...

October 6, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Replacement Project in Hazleton

UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Replacement Project in Hazleton

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in Hazleton starting Monday, October 6, as part of the company's commitment to maintaining safe and reliable service infrastructur...

October 3, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Major Natural Gas Infrastructure Replacement Project in Steelton

UGI Utilities Launches Major Natural Gas Infrastructure Replacement Project in Steelton

UGI Utilities, Inc. has initiated a significant natural gas main replacement project throughout multiple streets in Steelton, marking a substantial infrastructure investment in the community's energy ...

October 3, 2025Read More →
Macungie Natural Gas Main Replacement Project Creates Infrastructure and Conversion Opportunities

Macungie Natural Gas Main Replacement Project Creates Infrastructure and Conversion Opportunities

UGI Utilities, Inc. has commenced a natural gas main replacement project in Macungie that represents both infrastructure improvement and potential energy conversion opportunities for local residents a...

October 3, 2025Read More →
5th Investigator-Initiated Trials Summit to Address Critical Research Challenges in Philadelphia

5th Investigator-Initiated Trials Summit to Address Critical Research Challenges in Philadelphia

The 5th Investigator-Initiated Trials Summit will convene in Philadelphia on November 13–14, 2025, serving as the premier gathering for life sciences professionals driving investigator-initiated trial...

October 2, 2025Read More →
Hope Partnership for Education Hosts Annual Friendraiser to Support Educational Equity in Philadelphia

Hope Partnership for Education Hosts Annual Friendraiser to Support Educational Equity in Philadelphia

Hope Partnership for Education will host its annual "The Excellence of Hope" Friendraiser on October 30th at the Ben in Philadelphia. The event celebrates student success, alumni achievements and comm...

October 1, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities to Begin Natural Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Manheim Borough

UGI Utilities to Begin Natural Gas Infrastructure Upgrade in Manheim Borough

UGI Utilities, Inc. will commence a natural gas main replacement project in Manheim Borough starting October 2, 2025, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and reliable energ...

October 1, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in Easton

UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in Easton

UGI Utilities, Inc. commenced a natural gas main replacement project in Easton this week, marking another phase in the company's ongoing infrastructure improvement program. The system upgrades represe...

October 1, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project in South Abington Township

UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project in South Abington Township

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in South Abington Township starting Wednesday, October 1, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and reli...

September 29, 2025Read More →
Neev Data Corp. Launches Content Suite in Cloud on SAP Store, Offering AI-Powered Content Management

Neev Data Corp. Launches Content Suite in Cloud on SAP Store, Offering AI-Powered Content Management

Neev Data Corp. announced that its Content Suite in Cloud is now available on SAP Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. The solution integrates with SAP S/4HANA Cloud and delive...

September 27, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Replacement Project in Camp Hill

UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Replacement Project in Camp Hill

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in Camp Hill on October 1, representing a significant infrastructure investment in the area. The project is part of the company's ...

September 26, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Main Replacement Project in Edwardsville and Kingston Boroughs

UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Main Replacement Project in Edwardsville and Kingston Boroughs

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in Edwardsville and Kingston Boroughs starting Wednesday, October 1. The system upgrades represent part of UGI's ongoing commitmen...

September 26, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in East Stroudsburg

UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Infrastructure Upgrade Project in East Stroudsburg

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in East Stroudsburg on October 1, representing a significant investment in local energy infrastructure to maintain safe and reliab...

September 25, 2025Read More →
Annovis Bio Appoints Mark Guerin as Chief Financial Officer to Lead Financial Strategy During Critical Late-Stage Trials

Annovis Bio Appoints Mark Guerin as Chief Financial Officer to Lead Financial Strategy During Critical Late-Stage Trials

Annovis Bio Inc. has appointed Mark Guerin as Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership as the company advances its lead drug candidate through critical late-stage clinical trials. The a...

September 25, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Major Natural Gas Infrastructure Project in Northampton Borough

UGI Utilities Launches Major Natural Gas Infrastructure Project in Northampton Borough

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a significant natural gas main replacement project in Northampton Borough on Monday, September 29, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and re...

September 24, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Main Replacement Project in Hazleton

UGI Utilities Launches Natural Gas Main Replacement Project in Hazleton

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in Hazleton on September 25 as part of the company's commitment to maintaining safe and reliable energy infrastructure. The system...

September 23, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities to Replace Natural Gas Service Line in Nanticoke as Part of Infrastructure Modernization

UGI Utilities to Replace Natural Gas Service Line in Nanticoke as Part of Infrastructure Modernization

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin replacing a natural gas service line on East Main Street in Nanticoke starting Tuesday, September 23, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and...

September 19, 2025Read More →
University of Pennsylvania Researcher Barbara Riegel to Receive American Heart Association's 2025 Clinical Research Prize

University of Pennsylvania Researcher Barbara Riegel to Receive American Heart Association's 2025 Clinical Research Prize

The American Heart Association will award its 2025 Clinical Research Prize to Barbara Riegel, Ph.D., R.N., FAHA, Emerita Edith Clemmer Steinbright Professor of Gerontology at the University of Pennsyl...

September 17, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Warns of Escalating Scam Attempts Targeting Customers

UGI Utilities Warns of Escalating Scam Attempts Targeting Customers

UGI Utilities, Inc. has reported another attempted scam targeting customers, marking the second warning in less than a week about fraudulent activities. A customer scheduled for natural gas service li...

September 16, 2025Read More →
Innovative Designs Reports 120% Revenue Growth Driven by Insulation Product Demand

Innovative Designs Reports 120% Revenue Growth Driven by Insulation Product Demand

Innovative Designs, Inc. (OTCQB: IVDN) reported a 120% increase in fiscal third-quarter revenues compared to the same period last year, reaching $612,636 for the quarter ending July 31, 2025. The comp...

September 16, 2025Read More →
Workhuman Leads HRO Today's 2025 Baker's Dozen Recognition Services Rankings

Workhuman Leads HRO Today's 2025 Baker's Dozen Recognition Services Rankings

HRO Today announced the winners of its 2025 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ranking for Recognition Services honoring organizations that earned the highest ratings from their customers.

September 16, 2025Read More →
Pennsylvania Small Businesses Face Mounting Legal Compliance Challenges

Pennsylvania Small Businesses Face Mounting Legal Compliance Challenges

Pennsylvania small businesses are navigating an increasingly complex legal environment that poses significant compliance challenges across multiple areas of operation. According to legal experts at Ca...

September 16, 2025Read More →
PowerBank Corporation Secures Site Control for Two Northeastern Solar Projects

PowerBank Corporation Secures Site Control for Two Northeastern Solar Projects

PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) has secured site control for two new solar energy projects in the northeastern United States, marking another step in the company's expansion of its renewable ener...

September 15, 2025Read More →
Heart Disease Scholarship Recipient Transforms Medical Challenges into National Security Career Path

Heart Disease Scholarship Recipient Transforms Medical Challenges into National Security Career Path

Ashley H. Calogero has been named the recipient of the 2025 Berger and Green Heart Disease Scholarship, a $1,000 award recognizing students living with heart disease who demonstrate exceptional resili...

September 15, 2025Read More →
Berwyn's Village Wellness Hosts Free Holistic Health Open House to Increase Community Accessibility

Berwyn's Village Wellness Hosts Free Holistic Health Open House to Increase Community Accessibility

Village Wellness of Berwyn will host its annual Holistic Happiness Hour Open House on Sunday, November 2, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, offering free mini-sessions, snacks, and community connection to all...

September 15, 2025Read More →
UGI Utilities Announces Natural Gas Main Replacement Project in Easton

UGI Utilities Announces Natural Gas Main Replacement Project in Easton

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in Easton on September 17, 2025, following a rescheduling from the original August start date. The infrastructure upgrades represe...

September 15, 2025Read More →
PowerBank Corporation Advances Solar Expansion in Northeast with Two New Projects

PowerBank Corporation Advances Solar Expansion in Northeast with Two New Projects

PowerBank Corporation has secured site control for two new solar energy projects in the northeastern United States, continuing its expansion of renewable energy infrastructure across North America. Th...

September 12, 2025Read More →