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Economic development, agency by agency in Tri-State area
There are different models of economic development organizations in the Tri-State area and beyond, some operating as organs of county government, others as independent authorities or public-private partnerships and, in the case of Washington County, a...Tags: Norfolk Southern Corporation, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Realty, Somerset County (Maryland), Frederick County (Virginia)
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Rural America's political clout slipping, USDA secretary warns
MITCHELL -- Rural America is in a struggle to remain relevant. So said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in December after rural voters showed up for the November election in lackluster numbers and as Congress was letting a new farm bill slip through...Tags: Food Industry, Tom Vilsack, John Thune, Tim Johnson, Wesleyan University
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Frankenfood flap shifts focus of food follies to Pennsylvania
At last, Pennsylvania is starting to steal some of the thunder from New York City when it comes to culinary news. This week's big story, of course, was a judge's trashing of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on Big Gulp, set to take effect Tuesday....Tags: Food Industry, Michael Bloomberg, Consumer Goods Industries, Genetic Engineering, New York City
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High-speed rail concept would include the Lehigh Valley
When it comes to high-speed railroads, much of the world is passing America by. Even countries like South Korea and Turkey have moved ahead of us. Here in the land of the Pennsylvania Railroad and steam-powered passenger trains that could exceed 110 mph...
Tags: Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Railway Transportation, Flu, World War II (1939-1945), France
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Law selected for Dapper Dan after winning state title
After winning his first PIAA Class AA title Saturday in Hershey, Forest Hills' Cody Law has accepted an invitation to compete in the 39th Annual Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic on Sunday at the University of Pittsburgh's Fitzgerald Field House. The...
Tags: Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Rose Bowl Game, Automotive Equipment, Schools, Crime, Law and Justice
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'Fracking' brings prosperity, problems to Pennsylvania
Times are good these days at the Linde Corp., where despite a sluggish economy nationally, the company is on a hiring binge. The construction company, based near Wilkes-Barre in northeastern Pennsylvania, has seen its workforce nearly triple over the...
Tags: Petroleum Industry, Credit and Debt, Energy, Natural Resource Industry, Business Enterprises
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Somerset teenager moved by music, compassion
Daily American Staff WriterRebecca Anne Katz is at her best when she’s in the pits. The accomplished multi-instrumentalist can sing, bang on the drums and slap the bass — her favorite, however, is playing upright bass in the orchestra pit. “Orchestras are really...Tags: Music Industry, The Rolling Stones (music group), Les Miserables (musical), Music, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Farm Bureau collects food, money for Ronald McDonald House
Daily American CorrespondentThe Somerset County Farm Bureau celebrated Food Check-Out Day Feb.19 by collecting $2,000 of food products, monetary donations and gift cards from five FFA chapters in Somerset County and Somerset County 4-H. This donation was then transported to the...Tags: Food Industry, Healthy Diet, Human Interest, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Ronald McDonald (fictional character)
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Winter storm will hit heaviest in southern Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Much of southern Pennsylvania can expect its biggest storm this winter, with up to a foot of snow forecast for higher elevations between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh beginning overnight and lasting into Wednesday, a National...
Tags: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lancaster County (Virginia), Fayette County, Weather Reports, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Police blotter
Aberdeen Deanna Frankhouse, 29, of the 700 block of Maxa Road, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant in a case in which she is charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Michael Lawrence Demarest, 33, of the 300 block of Irish...Tags: DVDs, Timonium, Edgewood, Crime, Law and Justice, Police Arrests
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Harford County police blotter: Aberdeen home broken into
Aberdeen Stacey Marie England, 22, of the 200 block of Mayberry Drive, was arrested Saturday on a warrant for failing to appear for court in a case in which she is charged with speeding and speeding in a work zone, failure to display her license on...Tags: Edgewood, Abusive Behavior, Crime, Law and Justice, Police Arrests, Crimes
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Theme chosen for Great American Brass Band Festival
“Slides Rule,” a celebration of the trombone, will be the theme for the 24th annual Great American Brass Band Festival June 7-9 in Danville. Considered by some “The King of Instruments,” the trombone plays a major role in brass...
Tags: Washington, DC, Music, U.S. Army, Arts and Culture, Festive Events
Mar 18, 2013
|Story| Herald Mail
Mar 15, 2013
|Story| Aberdeen News
Mar 14, 2013
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
Mar 12, 2013
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
Mar 11, 2013
|Story| Daily American
Mar 9, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Mar 9, 2013
|Story| Daily American
Feb 24, 2013
|Story| Daily American
Mar 5, 2013
|Story| Daily American
Feb 28, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Feb 26, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Jan 16, 2013
|Story| AM News
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