Business
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American Petroleum Institute event highlights area’s appeal for AI data centers
SALEM TWP. — The American Petroleum Institute (API) this week hosted a roundtable hearing in Luzerne County, welcomed by State Rep. Mike Cabell, U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser and other lawmakers, to discuss how Pennsylvania’s abundant natural gas and energy resources can enhance the reliability of the electric grid and attract major companies, like Amazon, to…
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Diamond City Partnership, City of Wilkes-Barre receive state award
WILKES-BARRE — The City of Wilkes-Barre and the Diamond City Partnership (DCP) recently received a “Townie Award” for Public Space improvements for the new Public Square performance area.
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Wavy Daisy holds official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Downtown Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE — Wavy Daisy held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Downtown Wilkes-Barre on Friday, at Rear 96 S. Main St.
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Luzerne County embracing shared databases and technology
With an eye to the future, Luzerne County government is increasingly embracing technology and shared databases to improve services, said county Manager Romilda Crocamo.
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Made in NEPA: Hanover Township manufacturer Wren Kitchens aims for the top
Covered in the company’s signature kelly green, the Wren Kitchens catalogue is packed with kitchen cabinetry and countertops made in the USA.
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Travel in Canada is a prize for the vaccinated and vigilant
KAMOURASKA, Quebec — When the pandemic descended, the boundless vistas and insane sunsets of Kamouraska became a distant, unattainable dream for this bicyclist from Virginia. This is one of Quebec’s most beautiful places and, for me, a yearly touchstone I could no longer touch.
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Liz Weston: Financial vital signs to monitor right now
A midyear financial review is often a good idea. This year, it’s almost essential.
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Liz Weston: How to harness your HSA’s superpowers
If you have a high-deductible health insurance plan, a health savings account can help you pay your medical bills. But HSAs have hidden superpowers that make them a great way for some people to create a tax-free pot of money for retirement or other long-term goals. In the right circumstances, you can even use an…
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Hazleton LaunchBox, Invent Penn State resources help local seed startup grow
HAZLETON — Through her experiences with the Hazleton and Happy Valley LaunchBoxes and other Invent Penn State resources, startup founder Krista Schneider received the guidance to grow a gardening hobby into a start-up business.
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Liz Weston: What to do if you save too much for retirement
Many Americans don’t save enough for retirement, but it’s entirely possible to save too much — at least according to the IRS.