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Report: Outdoor recreation adds $13.6B to state economy

Report: Outdoor recreation adds $13.6B to state economy

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Outdoor recreation contributed $13.64 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy in 2021, according to U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) statistics, and comprises 1.6 percent of the state’s gross domestic product.

This gives Pennsylvania the sixth-largest outdoor recreation economy in the United States.

The sector’s contribution to the state economy is 22 percent higher than in 2020. Statewide, the sector accounts for 152,000 jobs, 4 percent more than in 2020.

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Two Leaders in the HVACR and Building Science Fields Join Fo

The HVACR industry is faced with a labor shortage, rapidly changing technology, and the emerging challenge of building electrification. With that in mind, Daikin, a manufacturer of HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) equ ... Read more

Norfolk Southern offering conductor starting bonuses of $5,0

Career in railroading offers minimum $52,000 annual pay, best-in-class healthcare benefits, federal retirement program, and advancement opportunities

ATLANTA, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today ... Read more

Ambridge Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Fentanyl

PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of possession with intent to 40 grams or more of fentanyl, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today.

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This Popular Grocery Chain Is Closing More Locations This Month — Eat This Not That

Since opening its first store in 1936, grocery chain Giant Eagle has become an integral part of the fabric of countless communities throughout the United States. Now operating over 400 stores in the U.S., the grocery chain's generous rewards program, high-quality store brands, and gas discounts for customers have made it a beloved destination for shoppers.

Unfortunately, the harsh financial realities of the COVID pandemic have forced many popular businesses to make tough choices—and Giant Eagle isn't immune. According to Columbus ... Read more

Ambridge Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison in Project Safe

PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to 8 years’ imprisonment and 10 years’ supervised release on his conviction of Receipt and Attempted Receipt of Material Depicting the Sexual Exploitation of ... Read more

‘Sluggish’ economic growth in Pennsylvania continues

(The Center Square) — The latest economic data show the continuation of a trend for Pennsylvania: declining but higher-than-average unemployment and higher prices than a year ago due to inflation.

A new report from the Commonwealth Fou ... Read more

Tenaris Celebrates The Reopening Of Its Manufacturing Facili

Tenaris marked the reopening of its manufacturing facilities in Koppel and Ambridge, Pennsylvania, with a ceremony at its Koppel melt shop – Tenaris’s first steel mill in the US.

Tenaris US President Luca Zanotti was joined by US Con ... Read more

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Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.