Shapiro admin secured 35-year lease to boost small businesses, outdoor tourism in PA Wilds

December 6, 2025

HARRISBURG — Recently, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a 35-year lease for the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to operate gift shops at two popular state parks — Kinzua Bridge and Leonard Harrison — in northcentral Pennsylvania. This long-term agreement is part of Governor Josh Shapiro’s efforts to connect outdoor tourism with community growth and support for small businesses. According to a release from DCNR, the new lease ensures that the PA Wilds Conservation Shops at these parks will continue to operate ...

With ‘Trump Accounts,’ your baby could qualify for $1,000. Here’s what to know

December 6, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the children of wealthy households leave the nest, they often benefit from their parents’ largesse in the form of a trust fund. Less affluent peers may receive nothing at all — or even be expected to support their families when they become adults. But what if all ...

Here’s why everyone’s talking about a ‘K-shaped’ economy

December 2, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — From corporate executives to Wall Street analysts to Federal Reserve officials, references to the “K-shaped economy” are rapidly proliferating. So what does it mean? Simply put, the upper part of the K refers to higher-income Americans seeing their incomes and wealth ...

Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Glunk joins C&N as AVP / Community Office Manager in Williamsport

November 29, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT — With over a decade of experience, Elizabeth “Libby” Glunk has joined C&N as AVP / Community Office Manager in Williamsport. Heading up C&N’s recently acquired 3rd Street location (formerly owned by Susquehanna Community Bank), Libby will cultivate relationships and share ...

Santa Fe tackles rental rates with first-in-US minimum wage approach

November 29, 2025

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Santa Fe has long referred to itself as “The City Different” for its distinct atmosphere and a blending of cultures that stretches back centuries. Now, it’s trying something different — something officials hope will prevent a cultural erosion as residents are ...

New travel agency opens in DLH

November 22, 2025

PHOTO PROVIDED Michelle Dush-McCain, alongside her fiance and business partner, Raymond Hart, stand in front of the main doors of their new Travel Haven Agency–Dream Vacations office located at 130 E. Main St., Suite 4, Lock Haven. Travel Haven Agency–Dream Vacations specializes in ...