PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) on Friday (2/26) announced an increase to its common stock dividend, marking the eighth consecutive year of increased dividends paid to its shareowners.rnr

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced that it would hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2010 to gather evidence, including public comment, on the petition submitted by Sands Bethworks Gaming, LLC, operator of the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Northampton County, requesting authorization to conduct table games.rnr

Mayor Ed Pawlowski today announced the nomination of Sara Hailstone as Director of the Allentown Department of Community & Economic Development.rn r

Allentown – PennDOT Engineering District 5 today announced a project to improve PA 33 in Hamilton, Ross and Stroud townships, Monroe County will begin tomorrow. The project is financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). rn r

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (February 11, 2010) – Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that it has commenced a fully financed tender offer for all outstanding common shares of Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) for $60.00 per share all in cash. The offer and withdrawal rights will expire at 12:00 midnight New York City time on April 9, 2010, unless extended.rnrnAir Products issued the following statement:rnr

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. (February 5, 2010) – Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that it has made an offer to acquire Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) for $60.00 per share in cash.

HARRISBURG: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today announced that it would hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to gather evidence, including public comment, on the petition submitted by Downs Racing, L.P., operator of the slot machine casino at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, requesting authorization to conduct table games.rnr