Finance & Economy

Reading Renaissance Fund Raises $14 Million for Downtown Storefronts

The investment vehicle is buying and renovating vacant commercial buildings in Reading's core, betting that ground-floor retail can anchor a broader recovery.

Keystone Federal Credit Union Opens Fourth Branch in Scranton

The member-owned lender is betting on Northeastern Pennsylvania's slow but steady manufacturing rebound with a new branch near the Scranton business district.

Elite Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | D Nails Spa

Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Dream Nails & Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS

Community Colleges Add Financial Literacy Requirement for Graduation

Three Pennsylvania community colleges are piloting a required personal-finance course after data showed many graduates struggled with basic budgeting and credit.

Erie's Port Sees Cargo Volume Grow as Great Lakes Shipping Shifts

Rising freight costs on rail and trucking routes are pushing more regional manufacturers to route goods through the Port of Erie.

Regional Chambers Offer a Cautiously Optimistic 2026 Economic Forecast

A joint panel of Lehigh Valley and Berks County business groups projects modest growth, with hiring concentrated in healthcare and logistics.

Cryptocurrency Miners Eye Shuttered Coal Plants for Cheap Power

Developers are in talks to reactivate decommissioned power infrastructure in coal country to host energy-intensive mining operations.