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Terrapin hosts grand opening of dispensary in Lewisburg Feb. 20

LEWISBURG — Terrapin, an independent grower/processor of medical marijuana, will hold a grand opening of its second Pennsylvania dispensary, located in Lewisburg/Kelly Township. The grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration for Terrapin Care Station will take place on Thursday, Feb. ...

First Quality announces purchase of Henkel’s Retailer Brands

GREAT NECK, N.Y. — First Quality Enterprises, LLC (First Quality) announced earlier this month hat it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Henkel’s Retailer Brands business in North America. The acquisition enhances First Quality’s existing store brand product portfolio by adding detergents, fabric finishers and dishwash categories. Additionally, it will result in the creation of a new division, called First Quality Home Care Products, that will operate as a stand-alone business within the First Quality Group of companies. Jim Dodge, Chief Financial Officer of First ...

Taco Bell officially welcomed to Flemington Boro with ribbon cutting ceremony

FLEMINGTON — Though it’s been a few weeks since it officially opened its door for a soft opening, officials from Flemington Borough Council and others welcomed Taco Bell to the municipality with a recent ribbon cutting ceremony. Borough Mayor Gary Durkin welcomed those who attended the ...

US employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, jobless rate falls to 4%

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the jobless rate fell to 4% to start 2025. The first job report of Donald Trump’s second presidency suggested that he inherited a labor market that is solid but unspectacular. January job creation was down from the 263,000 added in November, and the 307,000 created in December. Economists had expected about 170,000 new jobs in January. Most Americans still enjoy unusual job security. But for those looking for work, the job hunt has been getting harder as the labor market cools from the red-hot hiring days of ...