There were 11 business licenses issued in Franklin County in the week ending April 9, 2022 in Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
40.5 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Raubsville in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
28.4 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Freemansburg in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Chester County Economic Development Foundation (CCEDF) will be creating a new program for high school students in Berks and Chester Counties focused on linking agriculture and manufacturing thanks to a $200,000 grant through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) Program.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that two Lancaster County farms run by beginning farmers will be receiving $1.15 million in tax exempt, low interest loans that will be used to purchase property and equipment to start up their own farms.
Until April 6, state flags at the commonwealth of Pennsylvania facilities, public buildings and grounds will be flown at half-staff honoring Lebanon City Police Lieutenant William Lebo who was shot on March 31 in the line of duty and died of injuries.According to a release by Gov. Tom Wolf, he ordered the flag to be lowered until sunset on April 6, as well as the day of Lebo’s funeral.
The 2022 Jean E. Corrie Poetry Prize competition, which recognizes poems submitted by juniors, sophomores, and first-year students, awarded Alex Thurtle ’24 with the top prize and Madeline Marriott ’24 with honorable mention.