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Walmart Debuts Latest Next-Gen Fulfillment Center in South-Central Pennsylvania

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Walmart has opened the fourth of five next-generation fulfillment centers in Greencastle, Pa., 10 miles north of Hagerstown, Md. The 1.5 million-square-foot facility, which will employ more than 1,000 associates, is designed to expand access to next-day or two-day shipping for Walmart customers as well as supporting Walmart Fulfillment Services, the retailer’s third-party service for fulfilling items sold on Walmart’s marketplace. “Walmart is paving the way for … Read more

Proposal will increase food insecurity, not jobs

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Congressional leadership last week proposed cutting food assistance that helps our neighbors thrive and economy grow. As part of the debt ceiling negotiations, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled the Limit, Save, Grow Act, a plan that would cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and make it even harder for our neighbors to access … Read more

Living in poverty, a very real struggle for many people in Central PA

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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Real stories from real people here in Central PA-living in poverty. CBS 21 News is taking a closer look at what some of our neighbors are dealing with. January is National Poverty Awareness Month and CBS 21’s Hallie Jacobs talked with families who know what it’s like to work several jobs, … Read more

North Central PA CareerLink to host job fairs, open house

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RIDGWAY — With the state continuing an economic comeback from the pandemic and businesses looking to hire, all CareerLinks in the North Central PA area will be hosting job fairs and open houses Aug. 12 as part of PA CareerLink Day. “We are hoping everyone takes advantage of the opportunity to come out and participate … Read more

West Pharmaceutical in Lycoming County set for expansion, will create 200 new area jobs

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Harrisburg, Pa. – Good things, and new jobs, are about to be happening for the area around Williamsport and Jersey Shore, according to the governor’s office. West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., a global manufacturer in design and production of high-quality delivery systems for injectable medicines, will be expanding and modernizing its Williamsport manufacturing plant, according to … Read more

New Hershey Co. warehouse/fulfillment center to bring 270 jobs to central Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania is assisting The Hershey Co. with a proposed warehouse in Lebanon County. Gov. Tom Wolf announced today the company will be given $105,000 in job creation tax credits and $28,000 in funding for workforce development training. The 810,000-square-foot center is expected to be operational by late 2021 and create 270 new, full-time jobs. Earlier this summer, South … Read more