An-Li Herring
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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The battle for new industrial investment is fierce. Is southwestern Pennsylvania ready to compete?
As the economy transitions to a low-carbon and digitized future, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh-area officials say they are hustling more than ever to land business that will facilitate the shift. But the region has lost out on some high-profile opportunities, and local leaders say it needs to get more aggressive. → Read More
Pittsburgh’s labor market continues to fall flat, new figures show
State data released Thursday shows that the number of people who are employed in the Pittsburgh region has hardly changed since the fall of 2020. However, the local unemployment rate still fell to 5.1% in January because the number of people who are working or looking for work increased by just 1,200. → Read More
The high cost of roses won’t stop shoppers from showing their love on Valentine’s Day, florists say
This Valentine’s Day, shoppers can expect to pay more at the floral shop due to inflation. But Pittsburgh-area florists say demand for roses hasn't weakened. → Read More
In the age of work from home, Pennsylvania factories struggle with staffing
Hiring remains an urgent challenge in manufacturing as plants face increased demand for goods amid the pandemic. Factories are competing harder for workers and raising prices for consumers. → Read More
Number of job seekers in southwestern Pennsylvania drops to 30-year low
As in the rest of the country, the unemployment rate in southwestern Pennsylvania is the lowest it's been since the pandemic began. But with the number of people looking for work at its lowest level since 1990, businesses continue to struggle with hiring. → Read More
Farming is grueling work, but a Pittsburgh startup is using technology to make it easier
Pennsylvania farmers are getting older, and state officials say there aren’t enough people to take over what is often grueling work that doesn’t make much money. But changing the nature of the job could help to raise a new generation of agricultural workers. → Read More
Why hasn’t the accused Tree of Life shooter gone to trial yet?
Accused Tree of Life synagogue shooter Robert Bowers won’t face trial until next year at the earliest. The more-than-three-year wait is unusually long, even for a death penalty case. → Read More
Pennsylvania workers were least likely in U.S. to quit their jobs in August
New data shows that in August Pennsylvania workers were less likely than employees in any other state to quit their jobs. Quitting has become increasingly common during the pandemic, with the national quit rate reaching a record high in August. → Read More
Ideologies clash as progressive defends Allegheny County Council seat
Voters have a clear choice this November in the race for the Allegheny County Council district that covers the Allegheny River Valley and north suburbs. Democratic incumbent Anita Prizio faces a spirited challenge from Republican Meredith Dolan. → Read More
Southwestern Pennsylvania Businesses Split On Whether To Return To Office, Require Vaccines
Pittsburgh area businesses are all over the map when it comes to returning to the office, a new survey finds. In a tight labor market, firms have sought to balance employees' preferences with workplace safety and business needs. → Read More
Pennsylvania Business Groups Reserve Judgment On Biden Vaccine Mandate
President Biden announced sweeping new vaccine mandates for the workplace late last week. Pro-business groups in Pennsylvania are still digesting the news. → Read More
Allegheny County Paid Sick Time Proposal Awaits Further Review, With Vote At Least 2 Weeks Away
Democrats on Allegheny County Council failed to amass enough support Tuesday to fast-track a vote on a proposed paid sick leave mandate. Now, the bill will go to a Republican-led committee for further review. → Read More
Allegheny County Council Considers Bills To Boost Transparency In Elections, Procurement
Allegheny County Council takes up three bills to increase election monitoring as well as one that seeks to publicize more information on county contracts and purchases. → Read More
Overtime Pay For Up To 190K Salary Earners Died In Harrisburg This Summer. Why Aren't More Workers Upset?
During budget negotiations in June, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf let the GOP-controlled legislature kill a regulation that would have given more workers overtime pay. Although the policy could have benefited as many as 190,000 lower-paid salaried workers, its repeal provoked little public outcry. → Read More
Dine And Dash? Leaders In Braddock Chew On Sousa Departure
Star chef Kevin Sousa has departed Braddock’s Superior Motors, which he started in 2013 with Kickstarter contributions and local foundation funding. While Braddock officials expressed concern about the restaurant's future, they find hope in broader initiatives aimed at revitalizing a once-bustling steel town. → Read More
Local Restaurants Battle Red Tape To Get Federal COVID Funding Only To Have The Money Snatched Away
Local eateries Blowfish BBQ and Spice Island are among 3,000 U.S. businesses that had federal COVID relief rescinded after being approved for the funding in the spring. → Read More
Survey: Lack Of Child Care, Other Household Needs Are Biggest Barriers To Local Hiring
In a new survey, about one-third of southwestern Pennsylvanians who have exited the labor force say they're staying home to manage childcare or other responsibilities. → Read More
Casey Pitches Biden’s Infrastructure, Families Plan At Monaca Town Hall
Casey said it's possible Democrats could pass the legislation without Republican support. → Read More
Police Review Board Proposal Returns To Allegheny County Council For Vote
An Allegheny County Council Committee has approved scaled-back legislation to create an independent police review board. → Read More
Allegheny County Jail To Start Testing All Newly Booked Inmates For COVID-19
Officials at the Allegheny County Jail have agreed to test all newly incarcerated people for COVID-19 upon arrival, according to court documents filed → Read More