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CCL Container is investing $16.3 million to nearly double production at its Pennsylvania aluminum packaging plant, creating 30 new jobs and keeping 302 people working. The expansion shows how strategic state support is helping manufacturing communities thrive.
Kayode Olasehinde, beloved as Pa James on Nigeria's hit sitcom "Papa Ajasco and Company," is setting the record straight about his 25-year career. While a co-star recently claimed poverty, Olasehinde shares a different story of fair pay and life-changing opportunities.
Pennsylvania just gave 851 college students the chance to solve real manufacturing challenges while getting paid to innovate. Since 2018, this program has funded groundbreaking partnerships that are keeping the state competitive in advanced manufacturing.
Josephine Nyakundi burst into tears when she learned she'd won a full-tuition scholarship during her white coat ceremony, with her family watching online from Kenya. The surprise award, created by an alumnus to support underrepresented students, eliminates her financial burden so she can focus entirely on becoming a physician assistant.
A Pennsylvania hospital foundation is investing in the next generation of healthcare workers with seven scholarships worth up to $15,000 each. The program even guarantees jobs for nursing students after graduation.
Pennsylvania students passionate about protecting the planet can now apply for three $1,000 scholarships honoring conservation legends. Applications close May 22 for awards supporting the next generation of environmental leaders.
Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers who survived a shootout and the military veteran doctor who rushed to save them received the state's highest honors. Their story of courage and community support shows the power of service in action.
Alison Bilbay earned one of just 25 scholarships celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The Jersey Shore High School senior plans to study criminal justice and become an investigator.
Pennsylvania students will get to talk with NASA astronaut Chris Williams live from the International Space Station this Thursday. The special event aims to spark interest in science and space careers for young people across the state.
A Good Friday tradition in Pennsylvania's Lower Valley isn't just feeding the community. It's keeping an all-volunteer fire department alive.
A quick-thinking passerby chased down a robber and recovered stolen items from an elderly couple dragged during an attack in Upper Darby. The suspect later called police himself after seeing his photo on social media.
A Pennsylvania athlete is putting his body through an eight-hour world record attempt, but the real goal is raising funds to build a school for 500 children in Tanzania. Tom Lavella has trained for three years to break the record for most ring muscle-ups in eight hours.
A Newtown preschool teacher who helps two-year-olds discover the world just won a prestigious award celebrating early educators who change lives. Emily Frame is one of 15 teachers in southeastern Pennsylvania honored with the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award.
Pennsylvania State Representative Bridget Kosierowski is cancer-free after early detection through a routine mammogram led to successful treatment. Her message to women everywhere: don't skip your screenings.
When the nearest hospital is an hour away, rural Pennsylvania communities aren't waiting for help. They're training neighbors as health workers and bringing medicine directly to people's doorsteps.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is installing 20 wireless charging parking pads at its headquarters, powered entirely by solar energy. The project puts the state at the forefront of infrastructure innovation while moving toward energy independence by 2040.
A wild bobcat hit by a car is making a fierce recovery at a Pennsylvania wildlife center, thanks to emergency surgery and donations pouring in from across the country. Her return to aggressive, territorial behavior is exactly what rescuers hoped to see.
Six organizations united across Pennsylvania's Pennypack Watershed to keep litter from reaching the ocean, proving that inland communities play a crucial role in protecting marine life. Their coordinated effort strengthened partnerships and inspired even bigger plans for 2027.
A Pennsylvania fire department just upgraded rescue equipment that hasn't been replaced since 1994, thanks to a $40,000 grant from actor Gary Sinise's foundation. The new tools can lift a railcar but weigh less than the old gear, making rescue operations faster and safer.
Pennsylvania is investing $25 million to build electric vehicle charging stations across Western Pennsylvania, making it easier for EV drivers to charge where they live and work. The funding could create 50 to 150 new charging stations from Lake Erie to West Virginia.
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