Blox Sustainable Building Systems, a new company that manufactures environmentally sustainable modular construction units for commercial and residential purposes, will receive $50,000 to purchase equipment and complete renovations at the at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Pottstown. Blox has 65 skilled employees manufacturing the modular units and 11 administrative employees. It has eight...
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“Every year, homeowners across the state spend millions of dollars on home repair and home improvement projects,” Attorney General Tom Corbett today said. “Unfortunately, some of those consumers fall victim to businesses that are allegedly more interested in taking money than they are in providing quality service.” Corbett said consumer protection lawsuits have been...
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The Montgomery County Commissioners and the President Judge were joined by state and local officials and area police chiefs recently to break ground on a major expansion at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. The dormitory-style expansion is designed to accommodate 512 prisoners on work release or serving sentences for DUI and other non-violent offenses....
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June is National Safety Month. Throughout the month there are nationwide activities that address safety risks and include injury prevention tips pertinent to the workplace, driving, the home and community. To celebrate National Safety Month, Montgomery County will again be hosting the Safety Fair. Our aim is to continue educating employees and the residents...
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The image to the left shows what Pottstown and surrounding would look like as of June 15, 2010 if it were centered on 19464. An explosion on the BP operated Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed eleven crew members on April 20, 2010, sparking the greatest environmental disaster in United States history. In combination with...
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After a little more than a year, the PA Sunshine Solar Rebate Program has proved immensely successful and popular, having enabled thousands of Pennsylvania homeowners and small businesses to lower their energy bills with the help of the sun’s power. Those projects are paying dividends for the state’s economy and putting people to work...
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You may be one of the millions of people making eco-friendly changes around your home, but have you thought about going green in the garage? Garages store more than just cars. They store paint and cleaning supplies, tools and lawn care equipment – all of which can pose environmental hazards. These tips from the...
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As pools across Pennsylvania prepare to open for the season, the Department of Environmental Protection is reminding private and public pool owners, as well as pool management companies, that pool and chlorinated wastewater must be handled responsibly. “With warmer weather here, many residents and municipalities are getting their pools ready for the summer,” said...
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OSHA has cited White Horse Construction of Parkersburg with two alleged willful violations for exposing workers to fall hazards on a Limerick, Pa., jobsite. Penalties total $56,000. OSHA initiated its inspection on Jan. 28 as part of its regional emphasis program focused on fall hazards at construction sites. Investigators observed employees working without adequate...
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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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