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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies that manage national parks and public lands will shift millions in annual spending toward American-made uniforms under a new purchasing policy aimed at boosting domestic …
New Federal Buying Rule Redirects Millions to U.S. Textiles Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s gaming industry generated more than $547 million in February, marking a significant year-over-year increase driven by continued growth across multiple gaming segments.
Pa. Gaming Revenue Surges 14.6% As Industry Hits $547M Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federally approved land exchange in Arizona will allow development of a major copper mine expected to create jobs and boost domestic mineral production, following a court …
Arizona Land Deal Clears Path for Major Copper Mine Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Fifty-nine Pennsylvania workers have recovered nearly $130,000 in unpaid wages after a state investigation found a construction company failed to properly pay overtime.
59 Workers Repaid After Wage Violations Found in Pa. Read More
NEWARK, DE — A 17-year-old has been charged and a second suspect remains at large following an armed robbery Saturday evening at Christiana Mall, police said.
Teen Charged After Armed Mall Robbery, Second Suspect Sought Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans who fly drones in restricted airspace could face fines exceeding $100,000, criminal charges, and possible jail time under a new federal enforcement push targeting unauthorized drone …
Illegal Drone Flights Could Trigger $100K Fines, Jail Time Read More
NEWARK, DE — A 73-year-old Newark man has been charged after police say he allegedly threatened a medical office employee with a handgun during a dispute over billing.
Gun Threat Allegation at Newark Medical Office Leads to Arrest Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Foreign investors pulled a net $25.0 billion out of U.S. financial markets in January, according to new federal data, a shift that could signal changing global demand …
Foreign Investment Pullback Raises Questions on U.S. Demand Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are shifting responsibility for collecting defaulted student loans to the U.S. Treasury as part of a new partnership aimed at stabilizing a $1.7 trillion loan …
Student Loan Shake-Up Raises Questions for Borrowers Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with a series of commercial burglaries in New Castle County earlier this month, police said.
Masked Burglary Spree Ends With Arrest of Philadelphia Man Read More