Philly transit union ratifies labor pact that was reached following strike

Philly transit union ratifies labor pact

PHILADELPHIA — A labor agreement for Philadelphia transit workers has been ratified overwhelmingly by union members.

Northeast Pa. residents sue Houston-based natural gas driller over polluted water wells

Pa. residents sue gas driller over polluted wells

In restructuring, AP changes roles for 6 news editors and assigns 4 regional photo editors

AP changes roles for 6 news editors, 4 photo eds

Overweight students at university in Pennsylvania told to take fitness class or risk diplomas

Pa. university students upset about fitness class

Shares of ADC Telecommunications sink on lower outlook for first quarter

ADC Telecommunications falls on lower Q1 outlook

GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on, Comcast not likely to pay more

GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on

Tentative union contract raises possibility that Harley-Davidson plant will remain in Pa.

Harley’s Pa. plant thought likelier to stay now

Met-Pro 3rd-quarter profit falls sharply, though orders begin rising, company says

Met-Pro 3Q profit plunges as markets remain weak

Pa. Public Utility Commission approves Dominion Peoples sale; deal linked to W.Va. sale

Pa. utility commission approves gas company sale

Philadelphia jury convicts confessed cop killer of 1st degree murder, penalty phase next

Admitted Pa. cop killer convicted of 1st-degree

Pa. jobless rate stays frozen at 8.8 percent in October; number of jobs increases slightly

Pa. jobless rate stays at 8.8 percent in October

3 men accused in Pa. of redirecting traffic from Comcast’s Web site face federal charges

3 charged in Pa. with redirecting Comcast traffic

Harsco increases dividend 2.5 percent to annual rate of 82 cents

Harsco increases dividend by 2.5 percent

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Industrial services company Harsco Corp. said Thursday its board approved a 2.5 percent increase in its dividend, lifting its annual rate by 2 cents to 82 cents per share.

Anatomical art once owned by Ben Franklin go on display at Philadelphia hospital

Anatomy drawings owned by Ben Franklin on display

Grand jury said to be scrutinizing Pa. casino licensing, reviewing gaming board’s paperwork

Grand jury said to be eyeing Pa. casino licensing

Dick’s Sporting Goods 3rd-quarter profit more than triples; 4th-quarter outlook misses views

Dick’s Sporting Goods 3Q profit more than triples

Media mogul Malone, chair of Comcast rival, says it would gain too much power with NBC

John Malone: Comcast-NBC would have too much power

Auditor general says one-fifth of Pa. school districts involved in risky ’swap’ investments

Study charts use of ’swap’ deals by Pa. schools

Central European Distribution sets pricing of offer to sell 10.3 million shares; stock falls

Central European Distribution prices stock offer

You’re on video, Mr. Grinch: In alleged self-made videos, teens steal Christmas presents

Police: Teens taped themselves stealing presents

Bon-Ton secures $675M credit facility to replace $800M revolving facility due in 2011

Bon-Ton secures $675M credit facility

YORK, Pa. — Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said Wednesday it has agreed with lenders to take a $675 million 3.5-year senior secured asset-based credit facility to replace its existing $800 million revolving credit facility due to mature in March 2011.

Universal Health Services board declares stock split, dividend

Universal Health declares stock split, dividend

Ex-crewmen say company wouldn’t rename ship now targeted twice by pirates

Ex-crewmen: Company wouldn’t rename targeted ship

DirecTV to appoint PepsiCo executive Michael White as CEO, effective Jan. 1

DirecTV to appoint PepsiCo executive as CEO

Families file petition at UN seeking release of 3 American hikers detained in Iran since July

Petition seeks release of 3 hikers held in Iran

Pennsylvania woman who was lying in bed when she was struck by bullet through wall dies

Pa. woman struck by bullet through wall dies

Hershey, Ferrero “considering options” on possible Cadbury bid to rival Kraft offer

Hershey, Ferrero considering rival bid for Cadbury

Suburban Philly swim club accused of discriminating against minority kids files for bankruptcy

Pa. swim club accused of bias files for bankruptcy

Urban League and On Deck Capital partner to offer loans to small city businesses

Urban League and partner to offer small biz loans

Abraham Lincoln letter to boy mentioning their meeting goes on sale in Philly for $60,000

Philly dealer selling letter Lincoln wrote to boy