Economy

Regional Public Meeting When: Thursday June 10th, 7:00-8:30 PM Where: Montgomery County Community College, Western Campus Room: South Hall 101 College Drive Pottstown, PA 19464 RSVP: FirstSuburbsProject@gmail.com or (267)977-9654 * High tax burdens * Declining infrastructure * Unbalanced housing policies * Inadequate municipal and school services Our older developed communities surrounding Philadelphia are facing...
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The U.S. economy is showing signs of a turnaround, however the recession taught many Americans responsible spending habits that will stick with them years to come. Many families are implementing small everyday changes that will curb those small everyday costs that can really add up over time. Some of the best, simplest and most...
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Small town, big city, the suburbs or the country – no matter where you live, you’re part of a local community. Without realizing it, you can have a big impact on your community by the everyday choices that you make. And a thriving local community is good for everyone who lives there. Why You...
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“Only 25 days remain for businesses and individuals that owe back taxes to Pennsylvania to take advantage of the Tax Amnesty opportunity,” Governor Rendell said, noting that during the last PA Tax Amnesty 14 years ago, 74 percent of applications and payments were submitted in the final two weeks of the program.  “We know...
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Pennsylvania employers added 34,000 jobs in April, the highest monthly number since 1996, although unemployment remained at its highest rate in more than a quarter century. Gov. Ed Rendell calls it “really good news for Pennsylvania,” although he acknowledges that the effects of the recession aren’t over. Jobs increased in April nationally and in...
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The Philly Fed index showed a slight rise, reaching 21.4 in May from 20.2 in April. Readings above zero indicate more firms were growing than contracting. The index has been above zero for nine consecutive months and has risen for the past four months. Economists had been expecting the May index to rise to...
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Brian A. Hudson, Sr., PHFA’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, today announced the appointment of Scott D. Elliott as the Agency’s Manager of Communications. Mr. Elliott brings a wealth of communications knowledge to the Agency. He has wide-ranging experience as a newspaper reporter, a television producer, a communications technology researcher, and a government...
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Reading Mayor Thomas McMahon announced that the City of Reading has recently been awarded the following grant allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) for FY 2010: • Community Development Block Grant $3,360,585.00 • HOME Investment Partnerships $1,068,114.00 • Emergency Shelter...
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A powerful National Penn Bank checking product gives consumers piece of mind as the stubborn economic downturn has identity theft soaring. ValuePlus Checking, National Penn’s premier interest-bearing checking account, features significant financial benefits and discounts as well as identity theft protection. As the state’s jobless rate hovers at around 260,000 people (or one in...
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CONNECT WITH YOUR COUNCILOR (TENTATIVE SCHEDULE) The Borough Manager, Jason Bobst, is conducting open forum meetings for all seven Pottstown wards. The purpose of the meetings is to provide the residents information of events and accomplishments throughout the Borough and to allow residents to express their concerns in an informal setting. The meeting for...
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