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The Penn-Hope Company is a diversified group of hospitality-oriented professional and trade service companies. Penn-Hope is based in the United States and headquartered in greater Pittsburgh.
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Automakers Largely Sit Out Super Bowl LX Advertising Amid Industry Uncertainty

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Automakers largely sit out 2026 Super Bowl advertising amid industry uncertainty
Automakers are largely sitting on the advertising sidelines during this year's Super Bowl amid broader uncertainty in the U.S. automotive industry.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Home: How J.P. Morgan Thinks The Mortgage‑Rate Picture Plays Out in 2026

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J.P. Morgan predicts what's next for mortgage rates, housing market
A new report from J.P. Morgan gives insight on what to expect in the housing market.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Landowners anguish over selling out versus staying put — and dealing with new neighbors who know little about farming.

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When development comes for the family farm
Paved Over: Landowners anguish over selling out versus staying put — and dealing with new neighbors who know little about farming.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Hustle Culture Glorifies Nonstop Grind, But Motion Doesn’t Equal Momentum. Here’s How Entrepreneurs Can Grow Sustainably Without Burning Out.

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February 4, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Many farmers are now bracing ‌to potentially lose money for a fourth consecutive year.

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Former Farming Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Could Face ‘Widespread Collapse’
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February 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Foodservice: "We have a consumer that's cutting back on dining.” Why America's K-shaped economy has the biggest restaurant chains finding that even price cuts aren't bringing customers back.

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America's K-shaped economy has turned restaurant winners and losers upside down
Usually, fast-food consumption is a reliable recession indicator, but in a K-shaped economy, the old playbook has broken down, analysts say.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Oil & Gas: Fracking Was Supposed To Lower Pennsylvanians’ Electric Bills. Instead, PA Electricity Rates Have Soared Faster Than The National Average.

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Fracking’s broken promise to Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
If Pennsylvania is producing so much more gas, why are prices going up?
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February 3, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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Finance: Gold & Silver Plunge After Their Meteoric Rise

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Gold and silver deepen historic slump
Losses in precious metals follow record-breaking rally
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February 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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UPMC Announces They Will Donate Millions to City of Pittsburgh to Purchase New Ambulances; Will Free Up Funds for New Snow Plows.

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UPMC donates $10M to Pittsburgh to purchase new ambulances, will free up funds for new DPW vehicles
UPMC has donated $10 million to the City of Pittsburgh for new ambulances, Mayor Corey O’Connor announced Thursday morning.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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By the numbers: The U.S. dollar index is down 3.2% since Jan. 16 and down 10.4% since a year ago.

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US dollar sinks to its lowest level in four years
Dollar drops against basket of currencies after Donald Trump brushed off concerns over slide
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January 28, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Pennsylvania Farm Show scholarship recipient and first-generation beef cattle producer from Fayette County discusses award and path forward in the agriculture industry.

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Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Winner Eyes Future in the Beef Industry
Pennsylvania Farm Show scholarship recipient Elizabeth Dice discusses her award, her background in farming, and her path forward in the agriculture industry.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Farmers and Honey Producers Switch From Conventional Beekeeping After Study Shows Organic Is More Profitable

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Organic beekeeping can be even more profitable than conventional methods
Organic beekeeping can support healthy and productive honey bee colonies, and a new study led by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has found that adopting organic honey bee ...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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Opposition To Data Centers Gaining Steam

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Study shows state and local opposition to new data centers is gaining steam
“As political resistance builds and local organizing becomes more coordinated, this is now a sustained and intensifying trend,” the authors of the new study wrote.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:55 AM
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60 Minutes/CBS News: Chinese Government Acquiring U.S. Farmland In Large Amounts, Sparking National Security Concerns About Possible Spying — Or Even A Potential Attack.

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How China could use U.S. farmland to attack America
National security experts are concerned about farmland Chinese entities own in the U.S. that is next to sensitive sites, including critical infrastructure and military installations.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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Construction Industry Faces 349K Worker Gap In 2026 As Spending Grows

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News Releases | ABC: Construction Industry Must Attract 349,000 Workers in 2026 Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15—The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services,
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January 20, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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Food Biz: Restaurateur’s Take On Four Misconceptions About The Restaurant Business

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I went from fine dining to owning a fast-casual chain. Here are 4 misconceptions about the restaurant business.
Hady Kfoury, founder of Naya, said working in fine-dining and fast-casual restaurants made him realize some common misconceptions about the business.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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Maryland Farmers Are Now Battling Power Companies, Arguing Plans For New High-Voltage Lines Fueling AI Data Centers Threaten Their Livelihood. 

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Maryland farmers fight power companies over AI boom
New data centers are popping up around the country to fuel AI, which has led to an increased demand for power. In Maryland, a proposed new 67-mile high voltage power line would cut across a number of ...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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‘We Are Not For Sale’: Utah Governor Blocks Land Sale To Group With Military Ties To Chinese Government.

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‘We are not for sale’: Cox blocks sale of Utah land to company said to be tied to Chinese military
After a company linked to the Chinese government tried to buy land near Provo airport, Gov. Spencer Cox reaffirmed Utah’s efforts to prevent foreign entities from acquiring strategic land in the state...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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Movement To Ban Chinese Government From Buying U.S. Land Reflects A Growing Majority Of Americans Worry Of A Significant Threat To National Security.

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Poll: Most Americans see China’s US land ownership as a major threat
New polling numbers reflect that a growing majority of Americans view China as a significant threat to national security, and a rising number of Americans support aggressive policy responses, from ban...
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January 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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“No One Wants This,” Locals Are Worried This Old N.J. Farm Is About To Become A Massive AI Data Center

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Locals are worried this old N.J. farm is about to become a massive AI data center
A zoning change and vague site plans have some locals and town officials saying the project could be a stepping stone to a future data center.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Locals Fight Back As Big Tech Uses NDAs To Hide Data Center Construction From Americans

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Americans given NDAs from AI data center company
Residents in Kentucky are being asked to sign NDAs from AI data center companies in order to give the community more information about the project. NBC News' Brian Cheung spoke to two residents who we...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Future of ACA Uncertain As Open Enrollment Ends With Millions Dropping Coverage And Premiums Skyrocketing For Others

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Senate ACA funding talks fizzle as higher premiums for millions take effect for 2026
Negotiations to revive Obamacare funds have stalled, with optimism fading as open enrollment ends. Most Republicans want the funds to stay expired.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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Philadelphia: SEPTA resumed services Monday for riders who take the Regional Rail morning express and T-trolley routes through the Center City trolley tunnel.

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SEPTA resumes Regional Rail morning express service; Center City T-trolley tunnel reopens
SEPTA resumed services Monday for thousands of riders who take regional rail morning express from the suburbs to Philadelphia and T-trolley routes through the Center City trolley tunnel.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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Food Biz: As consumers stay focused on price, expect restaurant chains to keep the value strategy in 2026.

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Restaurants' hottest menu item in 2025 was 'value.' That won't change next year
Restaurant chains bet on value in 2025, and they're not likely to ditch the strategy next year.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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City Living: There’s no escaping a triple tax whammy as the city, county, and school district continue piling on the pain for Pittsburgh property owners.

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Tax trifecta: Pittsburgh property owners take it on the chin
For Pittsburgh property owners, there’s no escaping a triple tax whammy. The city and school district are raising property taxes in 2026, piling on the pain of a 36% hike by Allegheny County tha...
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December 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM