Pennsylvania could soon be doing more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions if a petition currently under review by the state’s Environmental Quality Board spurs new laws. Pennsylvania is the fourth-largest carbon emitter among U.S. states.
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As the story goes in ancient Greek mythology, Cassandra was blessed with the gift of seeing the future but frustrated with the curse that no one would ever believe her. Today, a Cassandra culture in the workplace is one that lacks psychological safety.
Read More »Climate challenge demands responsible action
The news is filled with stories about climate change — rising temperatures, extreme weather events, decreased crop yields — and they all have one thing in common. Dealing with these problems is going to cost everyone a lot of money.
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CPA taps in-house expertise to fight fraud
Mike Breon spent part of his 20-year accounting career working to investigate questions from workers – their concerns and their tips about fraud – who had reached out through a company hotline.
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Poconos staffing agency expands into Carbon County
A Monroe County employment firm has opened a second office in Carbon County to meet a growing demand for its services there.
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Santander to shutter Moravian branch
Santander will close one branch location in Bethlehem to consolidate its services with a Santander branch one mile away at 924 Eaton Ave. in Bethlehem.
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New Forks e-commerce fulfillment center looking to hire up to 700 workers
A King of Prussia-based e-commerce logistics provider is opening a new fulfillment center in Forks Township that could end up employing more than 700 people – at least during peak seasons.
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Plan to redevelop historic inn shows progress
Developer Atul Patel has been seeking to redevelop the property that includes the historic King George Inn and sits along a heavily traveled corridor: Hamilton Boulevard in South Whitehall Township. He plans to keep the historic character of the inn while adding a hotel, pharmacy and bank to the land surrounding it.
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Alvernia program invests in homegrown talent
Alvernia University is investing in Reading's future workforce with the Reading Collegiate Scholarship Program.
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Ben Franklin makes latest round of technology investments
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Bethlehem has approved investments totaling $392,200 to be split between three early-stage firms and seven established manufacturers in the region.
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