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How Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Transforming-and Challenging-Businesses
The business world is becoming increasingly dependent on lithium-ion batteries. These compact, rechargeable power sources have become an essential part of daily operations in industries ranging from construction and retail to restaurants and logistics. Their widespread adoption is largely due to their high energy density, efficiency and reliability.
How to Design a Top-Notch Employee Benefits Package
A well-designed employee benefits package is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Beyond salary, benefits like health care, retirement plans and paid time off play a major role in employee satisfaction and loyalty. But what makes a benefits package truly stand out? It’s about offering the right mix of coverage, flexibility and financial security.
Spring Cleaning for Your Small Business: 7 Ways to Refresh and Refocus
Each year, 80% of Americans roll up their sleeves for spring cleaning, clearing out clutter and refreshing their spaces. But what about your business? Just like your home, your business can benefit from a seasonal refresh—no mop and bucket required. Taking the time to tidy up your operations, streamline processes and review your goals can leave you feeling more focused, organized and prepared for growth. Here are seven smart ways to spring clean your small business.
Cyber Insurance: Why Every Small Business Needs It
When you think about cyber threats, you might picture a large corporation battling a data breach, not a small construction firm, local brewery or veterinary clinic. But here’s the reality—cybercriminals don’t just go after the big guys. In fact, small businesses are often prime targets because they typically have fewer security resources. If your business handles sensitive customer information, processes electronic payments or even just operates with email and a website, you’re at risk.
7 Tips to Winterize Your Business and Protect Against Winter Hazards
Before each winter, business owners should spend time preparing to protect their property and operations from the challenges brought by cold weather, snow and ice. Winterizing your business is not just about staying warm—it's about safeguarding your assets and minimizing potential risks. A well-prepared business can avoid costly repairs and downtime during the winter season. Here are seven tips to help you protect your business this winter. You’ve worked hard to build and grow your business.
7 Simple Steps You Can Do to Protect Your Business Data
One of the most valuable assets for any business is its data. Like any business, small businesses are susceptible to cyberattacks. Safeguarding your company’s data is not just about avoiding financial loss—it’s about protecting customer and employee information, maintaining public trust, following government regulations, and keeping your business running with as little disruption as possible.
Business Interruption Insurance explained
When you think about purchasing a business policy, you probably think about the protection it provides for a fire, windstorm or burglary. Insurance that covers the cost to repair a damaged building is one thing, but what about the other implications of temporarily closing? Could your business financially weather the storm without regular income from customers while you rebuild?
Networking Tips for Introverted Entrepreneurs: Building Connections with Confidence
Networking is a vital aspect of entrepreneurship, enabling people to forge valuable connections, share knowledge and explore collaborative opportunities. But for introverted entrepreneurs, the idea of networking events often can be daunting. Yet, with the right strategies and mindset, introverts can navigate networking with confidence and effectiveness. Networking is a valuable tool for entrepreneurs, regardless of their personality type.
Erie is ready for its close-up during the April 8 solar eclipse • Pennsylvania Capital-Star Original
ERIE — Late last year, Erie found itself briefly thrust into the national political spotlight, when NBC declared it was one of its “Decider” counties, a swing district in a must-win swing state that would prove crucial to the outcome of 2024’s presidential race. Its proximity to Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo puts Erie in a unique position for candidates trying to squeeze in multiple campaign stops — and it’s not far from the swing state of Michigan, either.
‘Even better in the dark’: Erie is ready for its close-up during the April 8 solar eclipse
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Frozen Pipes Could Cost Your Business-Here’s How to Help Prevent Issues
Frozen pipes are more than just an inconvenience—they can cause severe damage to your property. Whether you’ve experienced it firsthand or have heard the stories, it’s important to stay prepared and know what to do if it does happen. Those deep-winter cold snaps can send temperatures plummeting, and homes with exposed or inadequately protected plumbing can have pipes freeze—or worse, burst—under the pressure of expanding ice.
Mariah Carey sued over popular ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ song
It took 28 years, but a songwriter who wrote a Christmas song with the same title five years before Mariah Carey’s popular “All I Want For Christmas Is You” filed a $20 million lawsuit Friday alleging copyright infringement. Andy Stone wrote, recorded and released a song in 1989 called “All I Want for Christmas Is You” under the stage name Vince Vance (the group is called Vince Vance and the Valiants).
Betty White dies at the age of 99
Betty White, whose television career spanned more than 80 years, has died. She was 99. Her death was confirmed Friday by Jeff Witjas, her longtime agent and friend.“I truly never thought she was going to pass away," Witjas told The Associated Press. “She meant the world to me as a friend. She was the most positive person I've ever known.”Witjas said White had been staying close to her Los Angeles home during the pandemic out of caution but had no diagnosed illness.
Celebrities, politicians react to Betty White’s death
Tributes from actors, celebrities and organizations poured in on social media Friday following the death of TV legend Betty White. "The Golden Girls" star was 99. — "Betty White brought a smile to the lips of generations of Americans. She’s a cultural icon who will be sorely missed. Jill and I are thinking of her family and all those who loved her this New Year’s Eve." — President Joe Biden—"Another brilliant talent has made her transition.
Celebrities, politicians react to Betty White’s death
Tributes from actors, celebrities and organizations poured in on social media Friday following the death of TV legend Betty White. "The Golden Girls" star was 99. — "Betty White brought a smile to the lips of generations of Americans. She’s a cultural icon who will be sorely missed. Jill and I are thinking of her family and all those who loved her this New Year’s Eve." — President Joe Biden—"Another brilliant talent has made her transition.
Betty White dies at the age of 99
Betty White, whose television career spanned more than 80 years, has died.
Reports: Betty White dies at the age of 99
Advertisement Reports: Betty White dies at the age of 99 Updated: 2:32 PM EST Dec 31, 2021 Betty White, whose television career spanned more than 80 years, has died, TMZ and People reported. She was 99 years old.Born Jan.
My 2021 in 21 Instagram posts
While I spent much of the year navigating the pandemic, I still got to experience so many things. Every year is filled with love and loss and great memories. Here’s a slice of what my 2021 looked like. Kicked off 2021 with … cold brew coffee This was the first cold brew coffee of 2021. The first of many! Presque Isle Lighthouse in snow I don’t know if I had ever walked to the lakeshore side when there was snow on the ground.
My 2021 Sheetz cold brew coffee count is ‘for the Kidz’
Back by nobody’s demand! As the year winds down, I’m counting up the number of Sheetz cold brew coffees I’ve had in 2021! And, this year, I’m supporting Sheetz For the Kidz with this crazy cold brew coffee addiction. As you might know, I’m slightly addicted to cold brew coffee from Sheetz.
Rockettes’ Christmas show canceled due to COVID-19
The Rockettes’ “Christmas Spectacular” at Radio City Music Hall has been canceled due to COVID-19. Four shows already had been canceled Dec. 17 after positive COVID-19 tests were confirmed among the company, according to news reports. “We regret that we are unable to continue the ‘Christmas Spectacular’ this season,” the show said in a statement later in the day.
Final weekend to see Santa before Christmas!
Listen, it’s the final weekend to see Santa in a lot of Pittsburgh area locations. Check out the list to see Saint Nick. Especially if you’re not sure you’re on the Nice List. Heinz History Center 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 18 Free with admission price to the History Center. Be sure to see the “A Very Merry Pittsburgh” exhibit, celebrating the holidays in Western Pennsylvania. Santa at Kennywood Park’s Holiday Lights Dec. 18-19: 3 to 10 p.m. Santa is at Kennywood near the Racer.
Pittsburgh Christmas events for Dec.10-12
Check out these Pittsburgh area events this weekend: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” Gateway Clipper Fleet’s Holiday Sparkle Dinner (Dec. 10 and again Dec.
Celebrate the holidays with Eat’n Park’s famous Christmas tree star
The holiday season amps up even more when the Eat’n Park Christmas tree star commercial runs. Usually during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, too. If you’re from Western Pennsylvania, you know what I mean. The adorable little star trying to make its way to the top of the tree, only to miss the mark each time. Then, the tree, itself, gives the star an assist by bending itself down. And, just like that, Christmas magic! All the warm and fuzzies. Christmas happy tears.
World AIDS Day: Ending the HIV epidemic
Today is World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day was founded in 1988 and is considered the first global health day. We’ve come a long way since the Reagan administration failed to act on the crisis in the 1980s, leading to more than 700,000 people dying in the years since from HIV-related illnesses. Thanks to science and research, it was announced last month or so that a woman in Argentina might have become only the second known person whose own immune system may have cured her of HIV.
World’s Largest Ugly Sweater Party at Kennywood Park!
World’s Largest Ugly Sweater Party at Kennywood Park! Get your ugly Christmas sweaters ready! Kennywood Park and its family of parks (Dutch Wonderland, Lake Compounce, and Castle Park) are hosting the “World’s Largest Ugly Sweater Party” on Nov. 28! “Be a part of the official count and meet us under Pennsylvania’s tallest Christmas tree, near Pizza Warehouse, at 7 p.m. sharp,” Kennywood says.
What happened to the gingerbread at PPG Place?
In short: The gingerbread houses at PPG Place’s Winter Garden were gentrified. After more than 15 years of calling PPG Place home, the gingerbread displays were ousted to allow for Highwood Properties (owners of PPG Place) to use the Winter Garden space for private functions such as weddings and corporate holiday functions. So, the 2018 holiday season was the final year for the gingerbread displays at Winter Garden.
New tree set to debut at PPG Place ice rink
PPG Place will hold its own light up celebration on Nov. 19 to ring in a new, high-tech tree. The new tree stands at 60 feet and is adorned with more than 103,200 lights and “thousands” of ornaments, the Tribune-Review reports. The ice skating rink, which is said to be larger than NYC’s Rockefeller Center, is now sponsored by UPMC. Friday’s event — one night before Light Up Night — will include the annual American Cancer Society Tribute of Light Ceremony. Like this: Like Loading...
Kennywood Park’s Holiday Lights returns
Experience Western Pennsylvania’s favorite amusement park — at the holidays! Kennywood Park’s Holiday Lights features more than 1 million lights, Pennsylvania’s tallest Christmas tree, rides, food, Santa, train display, dancing lights displays, community/school performance groups and more. Well-known Pittsburghers — including Sally Wiggin and Rick Sebak — read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” at the Kennyville Stage. New this year: The Jack Rabbit roller coaster will be open for the season.
Pittsburgh area drive-thru lights displays
From resorts and parks to the neighborhood Clark Griswold, there are plenty of drive-thru lights displays to enjoy this season. Pittsburgh Zoo: The drive-thru lights display features more than 80 animal lights displays — including 30 new displays, classic characters and carols. Event is held from 5:15 to 9:45 p.m. on select nights from Nov. 26 through Dec. 30. Cost is $40 per vehicle for members or $50 for nonmembers. Buy tickets, more information online.
Pittsburgh’s Wish 99.7 flips to Christmas music
It’s happening! Pittsburgh’s Wish 99.7 flipped to Christmas music on Nov. 19! Pittsburgh’s other Christmas music station — 94.5 3WS Radio — will flip at 5 p.m. Nov. 19! A few weekends ago, 94.5 FM previewed Christmas music with a nonstop Christmas music weekend! Youngstown area radio listeners have had Christmas music since Oct. 1 with WWIZ 103.9 Z104 turning to Christmas 104. And in Erie, Classy 100 (99.9) is expected to flip soon. Like this: Like Loading...
The ultimate guide to Pittsburgh Light Up Night 2021
Pittsburgh Light Up Night 2021 marks 60 years since Pittsburgh first held a holiday-themed light up event. (In 1959, the city held its first light up event to celebrate the Pirates.) Light Up Night quite literally is my absolute favorite day of the year. Read more about that here. This is your ultimate guide to doing ALL THE THINGS for Pittsburgh Light Up Night 2021! SHARE and BOOKMARK this page.
A history of Pittsburgh Light Up Night
“Downtown to glow with holiday spirit” read a headline in the Nov. 18, 1960, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, promoting the coming “Preview of Christmas” spectacular. Ten seconds before 6 p.m. on Nov. 21, 1960, a countdown began on Mount Washington complete with Santa Claus to usher in the holiday shopping season. At exactly 6 p.m., “switches will yank on the lights,” the Post-Gazette wrote. And, thus, a holiday season Light Up Night was born! The first Light Up Night was a “harbinger,” the PG said on Nov.
Follow this route to make Pittsburgh Light Up Night merry and bright
Light Up Night is Pittsburgh’s most magical night of the year — for kids from 1 to 92 (and beyond, really). Though there are a few less trees lit this year, no longer window displays or department stores to visit, Pittsburgh Light Up Night has an extensive schedule that can be quite daunting for, well, kids from 1 to 92.
Pittsburgh Light Up Night returns in 2021
What’s become the traditional kickoff of the holiday season in Pittsburgh is set to return. Pittsburgh Light Up Night is back in 2021 — just in time for the 60th anniversary of the city’s first Light Up Night. After pausing the event in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership promises a “refresh” on the holiday celebration. Though details were slim in the Sept. 16 announcement, organizers did announce one big change: Light Up Night is moving to Saturday — Nov.
‘Something wicked this way comes’: Popular possession storyline returns to ‘Days of our Lives’
What’s old is new again in Salem. Picture it: Salem, 1994: The town’s popular therapist, outstanding mother and all-around do-gooder, Marlena Evans, becomes possessed by the devil. “Three decades later, he’s coming back to finish what he started…” Back in the 90s, the Devil came to wreak havoc on Salem.
May 26 is World Redhead Day!
it turns out that everyone is now using video calls to stay connected. Even the Queen royal expert, Katie Nicholl, is reporting that her sources claim the prince Harry and Meghan jumped on a call with Her Majesty on her birthday, according to the Daily Mail. Sources have said that the queen noted that her great grandson, Archie has Prince Harry's red hair, which it does seem that Archie has inherited.
2 dead, including an officer, after a driver rammed a car into a barrier, brandished knife at US Capitol
U.S. Capitol Police said one officer has died and another was injured after someone drove a vehicle past an access point on Friday afternoon at the Capitol, ramming the two officers. The driver got out of the vehicle while appearing to brandish a knife before being shot by authorities, Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said during an afternoon news conference.During the news conference, Pittman announced the death of one of the officers.
2 officers injured after police say vehicle slammed into barricade at the US Capitol
Advertisement Capitol is on lockdown Share Updated: 10:46 AM PDT Apr 2, 2021 2 officers injured after police say vehicle slammed into barricade at the US Capitol Capitol is on lockdown Share Updated: 10:46 AM PDT Apr 2, 2021 TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. Privacy Notice U.S. Capitol Police said two officers were injured Friday afternoon after someone drove a vehicle past an access point at the Capitol, ramming the two officers.
US Capitol on lockdown after report of gunfire nearby
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US Capitol on lockdown after report of gunfire nearby
Advertisement Share Updated: 1:39 PM EDT Apr 2, 2021 TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. Privacy Notice U.S. Capitol Police said two officers were injured Friday afternoon after someone drove a vehicle past an access point at the Capitol, ramming the two officers. Police said a suspect is in custody.
US Capitol on lockdown after report of gunfire nearby
Advertisement Share Updated: 1:39 PM EDT Apr 2, 2021 TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. Privacy Notice U.S. Capitol Police said two officers were injured Friday afternoon after someone drove a vehicle past an access point at the Capitol, ramming the two officers. Police said a suspect is in custody.
US Capitol on lockdown after report of gunfire nearby
Advertisement Share Updated: 12:39 PM CDT Apr 2, 2021 TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. Privacy Notice U.S. Capitol Police said two officers were injured Friday afternoon after someone drove a vehicle past an access point at the Capitol, ramming the two officers. Police said a suspect is in custody.
US Capitol on lockdown after report of gunfire nearby
Advertisement Share Updated: 1:39 PM EDT Apr 2, 2021 TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. Privacy Notice U.S. Capitol Police said two officers were injured Friday afternoon after someone drove a vehicle past an access point at the Capitol, ramming the two officers. Police said a suspect is in custody.
2 officers injured after police say vehicle slammed into barricade at the US Capitol
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'Everlasting impression': Dog rescued by animal shelter to serve as K-9 officer
Advertisement 'Everlasting impression': Dog rescued by animal shelter to serve as K-9 officer Share Updated: 7:15 PM EDT Mar 16, 2021 A dog who was rescued by an Ohio animal shelter has a new leash on life as a K-9 officer.Tattoo — a three-month-old, 35-pound Labrador/pitbull mix — last month joined the Swatara Township Police Department in suburban Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.He was rescued from the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center near Columbus, Ohio.Tattoo was selected by the...
‘Now it’s time to say goodbye’: Disney Store magic is about to run out
The clock is about to strike midnight on dozens of Disney Store locations. Keepers of the happiest place on Earth will shut about 40 Disney Store locations on or before March 23. This includes the final Disney Store in Western Pennsylvania — at South Hills Village mall. The news shouldn’t have come as a surprise to me as retailers continue a mass exodus of brick-and-mortar locations in an effort to stave off losses brought on by online shopping and to appease shareholders.
History & Hope: Former Georgia mayor says meeting civil rights leader at young age led her to serve community
born in Savannah. It didn't take long for Edna Jackson to become entrenched in the fight for civil rights. She joined the youth council at the age of nine and later took part in protests and sit ins from Georgia to Florida. But it would become another civil rights leader, W. W Law, who would encourage Jackson to take the steps that led to her history making moment in 2011, Jackson would become Savannah's first black female mayor, serving in the office for four years.
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