Amazon to create 1,250 cloud computing and AI jobs in Pennsylvania

Amazon is directing $20 billion toward cloud computing and AI in Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro announced recently. The investment will create at least 1,250 jobs and introduce workforce development programs focused on data centre operations. The …

Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, June 9, 2025

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro Launches “Deliberative Polling” to Foster Bipartisan Dialogue Governor Josh Shapiro (D) launched a three-day deliberative polling event in Philadelphia aimed at encouraging informed, cross-partisan discussions among Pennsylvanians …

Gas tax revenue: How does Pennsylvania spend it?

Gas tax revenue: How does Pennsylvania spend it? Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 9:39 PM EDT Jun 10, 2025 PENNSYLVANIA’S GAS TAX, WHICH IS JUST UNDER $0.58, THAT PAYS FOR ABOUT 75% OF PENNSYLVANIA’S MOTOR LICENSE FUND. THAT HELPS KEEPS …

Bear breaks into retirement community in Indiana, Pennsylvania

A retirement community in Indiana, Pennsylvania had an unwelcome visitor: a black bear. It broke through a window and even made its way into some of the residents' rooms and onto a bed. The bear was inside for about 15 minutes. Workers said they used a …

Northwest Area graduate to compete for Pennsylvania Laurel Queen

Lily Grant is representing Northwest Area High School in Shickshinny and her community as a Pennsylvania Laurel Queen candidate. The 83rd Annual Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival takes place from Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 22, in Wellsboro. The …

United Natural Foods to close Pennsylvania warehouse, lay off 716 employees

Living comfortably in Pennsylvania as a single requires this salary, study finds

This means being able to afford vacations, retirement, and education funds as well as necessities like housing and groceries. HARRISBURG, Pa. — If you're a single person looking to live comfortably in Pennsylvania this year, you'll need an annual …

Amazon to Invest Minimum of $20B in AI-Based Data Center Campuses Throughout Pennsylvania

393SEATTLE — Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) plans to invest “at least $20 billion” in future cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campuses in Pennsylvania. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant has identified Salem Township in Luzerne County and …

Two Pennsylvania lottery tickets share massive $2.3M jackpot

26 MIDDLETOWN, PA — Two lucky Pennsylvania Lottery players will each claim over $1.1 million after matching all five numbers in the June 9 Cash 5 with Quick Cash drawing, splitting a $2,325,690 jackpot. The winning tickets were sold in Butler and Erie …

Amazon’s $20B Pennsylvania Data Center Expansion: ‘Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs’ Expected

In what officials are calling “the largest capital investment in Commonwealth history,” Amazon has announced plans to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand its data center infrastructure and advance artificial intelligence innovation. This …