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State to back Boscov's with $35M
11/20/2008 11:43 AM

The state is going to help bail out Boscov's Inc. by backing $35 million of $300 million the retailer needs to stave off liquidation.

State economic outlook looks grim
11/20/2008 10:46 AM

Pennsylvania's economy is probably going to get worse before it gets better, state economist James Diffley yesterday told the state House Appropriations Committee during a budget hearing.

Lancaster convention center to open in April
11/20/2008 12:53 PM

The Lancaster County Convention Center is scheduled to open April 21, the Lancaster County Convention Center Authority and Penn Square Partners today announced.

Horst Group acquires Berks County excavating firm
11/20/2008 9:23 AM

The Horst Group yesterday announced it purchased a Berks County-based excavating company.

Bon-Ton Q3 loss shrinks, full-year guidance slashed
11/20/2008 10:35 AM

York County-based The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. today reported a third-quarter loss of $14.3 million, or 85 cents per diluted share. That was an improvement over a loss of $19.4 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

Rabbittransit to begin express service to northern Md.
11/20/2008 11:26 AM

The York County Transportation Authority will begin offering new bus service to northern Maryland early in 2009.

TOP NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL STORIES
11/20/2008 8:39 AM

BUSINESS: Stocks tumble to 5-year lows, led by financials
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U.S.: Judge orders release of 5 terror suspects at Gitmo
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WORLD: Iraq parliament engulfed in protests over US pact
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OUT OF THE ORDINARY: Rapper gets 20 years after writing shooting song
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NEW TO THE GADGET CUBE
11/20/2008 8:42 AM

IN THE CUBE: Kelly Lewis, president and CEO of the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania, is the newest addition to the Business Journal's technology blog, 'the gadget cube.' Look for his posts every Friday.

BLOG UPDATE: Capital Domes
11/20/2008 1:51 PM

Obama Nation: Eroding workplace privacy and freedom of association

Americans have long held as sacrosanct two values:

1. Freedom of association

2. Privacy

The former simply refers to our prerogative to choose which organizations we want to join, and the latter is self-explanatory.

Unfortunately, President-elect Barack Obama is inclined to deal a severe blow to both of these bedrock American principles with a single stroke of his executive pen.

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BLOG UPDATE: the gadget cube
11/20/2008 10:54 AM

DeFi offers VoIP over Wi-Fi, savings for international business travelers

A company by the name of DeFi is pitching a subscriber service that would let smartphone users make call over Wi-Fi networking without any connection software.

For about $40 to $50 a month, DeFi subscribers who have a Nokia E or N series S60 phone get 3,000 minutes a month for calls in more than 75 countries, writes Glenn Fleishman of Ars Technica. The service includes unlimited worldwide Internet and data access for mobile Web browsing and e-mail. DeFi's service will be available for the iPhone before year's end, according to DeFi.

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11/14/2008

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Firms reflect after election
11/14/2008

Now that the balloons have popped and yard signs disappeared, midstate businesses are anxiously waiting to find out what a Barack Obama presidency will mean to...

 
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Each year the Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business program honors 50 of the state’s most dynamic and aspiring women business leaders. A program of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the business journals from across the state, it serves to highlight the women’s contributions to business and the community, and salutes their ability to overcome obstacles in non-traditional work environments. An independent panel of judges selects the 50 women who are making strides in their fields and their communities. In addition to being honored at an evening reception, the winners are profiled in a special supplement to the Central Penn Business Journal, Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal, Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal, Pennsylvania Business Central and the Pittsburgh Business Times.

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