economics

Kane Mayor Brandy Schimp issued a reminder Thursday regarding today’s deadline for a Business Exemption Waiver. According to Schimp, “Any local busine...

The Bradford Hospital Foundation and Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital Foundation have established COVID-19 Response Funds. Donations to these funds will ...

HARRISBURG — On Thursday, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said he will follow up with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to ensure no custom...

SMETHPORT — The McKean County Commissioners, Economic Development, Planning Commission and GIS Departments are assisting the small business community ...

In an effort to reach as many people as possible in this neck of the woods, today’s Era includes a flyer describing how residents can get local help d...

OLEAN, N.Y. — During times of celebration, bereavement and as of late, uncertainty, flowers can provide many positive benefits for the recipient. A co...

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) is warning investors of an anticipated surge in fraudulent investment scheme...

It’s going to be a different kind of fishing season this year for Pennsylvania anglers. Tim Schaeffer, executive director of the PA Fish & Boat Commis...

AKRON, Ohio – The FirstEnergy Foundation is donating $500,000 to 42 local food banks and hunger centers in communities served by FirstEnergy Corp. ele...

WASHINGTON – Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita ...

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today urged the General Assembly to make sure all options are on the table for counties and municipalit...

EMPORIUM — The Lumber Heritage Region has announced the recipients of its 2020 Mini-Grant Program. The Project Committee was able to award grant funds...

HARRISBURG — As COVID-19 cases continue to grow and the state continues to seek relief to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19, today Governor T...

HARRISBURG — Following a statewide advocacy effort from the state’s entire federal congressional delegation, along with Gov. Tom Wolf and state food b...

PITTSBURGH — After falling by 13 cents last week, the average price of gasoline across Western Pennsylvania is another 13 cents cheaper this week at $...

OLEAN, N.Y. — When WT Hair salon in Olean experienced a mandatory shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, owner Leo Wolters Tejera and his partner, ...

Penn State Extension has adjusted its delivery of programs and services in order to protect the health of extension personnel and the public while sti...

HARRISBURG — United Way of Pennsylvania and PA 211 launched an informational campaign by text to keep Pennsylvanians connected to verified sources of ...

HARRISBURG — Thousands of businesses in Pennsylvania have closed under Gov. Tom Wolf’s unprecedented statewide shutdown to help slow the spread of cor...

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory at Penn State remains open; however, they have implemented an emergency contingency ...