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17,000-acre Military Post Features Diverse, Unique Ecosystems HARRISBURG, Pa., June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Visitors are invited to see the only population of rare Regal Fritillary butterflies in Pennsylvania on four days in July at Fort Indiantown Gap, near Annville, Lebanon County. Free guided tours will begin at 10 a.m. on July 5, 6, 11, and 12. Those wishing to attend should arrive at least 30 minutes early to fill out necessary paperwork, attend a mandatory safety...
Mayors, Community Leaders and Concerned Citizens Will Join Together in a Day of Remembrance and Call to Action in Allentown, Mt. Lebanon, West Chester and Wormleysburg to Mark Six Months Since Newtown Shooting *** Media Advisory*** ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mayors, community leaders and concerned citizens will join together in a day of remembrance and a call to action in Allentown, Mt. Lebanon, West Chester and Wormleysburg Friday to commemorate the...
Renewed partnership with Families International, Inc. strengthens community centers and supports vulnerable families PHILADELPHIA, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ARAMARK, a global leader delivering food, facilities and uniform services, today announced it will invest an additional $1 million in grants, in-kind resources and volunteer support to continue to help vulnerable families improve their health, secure jobs and ultimately move from poverty to success through partnerships with...
ARAMARK establishes hubs for job readiness, health and wellness education at two local community centers PHILADELPHIA, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation of Neighborhood Centers (FNC) and ARAMARK, a global leader delivering food, facilities and uniform services, today announced a joint commitment to support families in struggling Philadelphia-area neighborhoods, where an estimated 307,000 people live in high-poverty areas and more than 10 percent of the population...
ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- VirtualJobShadow.com (VJS), a division of Strivven Media, is pleased to announce that Career and Technical Education (CTE) students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools will be gaining access to its interactive career exploration tools and workforce development resources. As a key part of the economic engine of a seven-county area in Western Pennsylvania, the school district recognizes the need to educate students to be both college-...
ERIE, Pa., June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Summers in Pittsburgh are always loaded with family-friendly activities and outdoor events, and Erie Insurance is joining the fun this season to get visitors around town, keep them entertained and help them enjoy a seriously good summer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20041112/ERIELOGO ) ERIE has partnered with Green Gears Pedicabs to offer free pedicab rides during popular, local events from June through September. Pittsburghers...
Return of Point State Park is Symbolic of Pittsburgh's Second Renaissance PITTSBURGH, Pa., June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett will join the people of Pittsburgh tonight to return the Point State Park fountain to the city skyline, completing a more than six-year, multi-million dollar renovation of the park that hosts more than 3 million visitors annually. "Today the...
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett will open the Governor's Residence and gardens to the public as part of the third annual Arts in the Garden open house on Sunday, June 9. The event will kick off the free, monthly "Second Sunday" events being held throughout the summer. Arts in the Garden will showcase vocal, instrumental and dance performances by Central Pennsylvania artists and arts organizations. Visitors can explore...
PITTSBURGH, June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Duquesne Light Company has approved the declaration of the following preferred stock dividends, payable July 1, 2013, to all holders of record at the close of business on June 14, 2013. Class of Stock Amount Per Share -------------- ---------------- 3.75% Preferred $0.46875 4.10% Preferred $0.5125 4.15%...
PITTSBURGH, June 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aboard its newly refurbished river fleet vessel, the M/V Safety Pledge, CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE: CNX) and the Port of Pittsburgh Commission today unveiled the first wireless broadband network deployed on inland waterways in the United States. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120416/NE87957LOGO) Developed exclusively on Pittsburgh's three rivers over the past several months, this new neutral wireless broadband network, called the...
