PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Inspired by the millions of dissatisfied Americans taking to the streets, Votes for Charity, Inc. is a democratic outlet for the disenfranchised voters in this country. Instead of voting for the status quo, the ‘Volunteer Voters’ will be able to use their vote to redirect millions of dollars from political propaganda, to the best charities in America.

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — The Employees of Multi-Flow Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of fountain-dispensed beverages, are happy to announce their Company’s 75th Year Anniversary.

SKIPPACK, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — What started out as a high school graduation project has now evolved into a full-time business for one savvy, young businessman, Shane McGinley, founder of Mini Backboards – a manufacturer of the hottest, most unique product to hit the basketball award and gift decor market in years.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — E’shee Clinical Esthetic announced this week a new addition to its product line of skin serums – Elixir of Life KI Therapy Serum – designed to deliver ultimate skin rejuvenation.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — The Energy Cooperative, an electric generation supplier (EGS) since 1998, has announced that it is increasing the amount of Pennsylvania wind power in their 2012 electricity mix. The new renewable energy mix contains 99 percent PA wind power, of which 25 percent wind is sourced from the newly developed Highland Wind farm in Cambria County, PA.

HARRISBURG, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — On Saturday, February 11, 2012, American Sporting Legend and rock star Ted Nugent will appear at the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show (February 4-12, State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA) to sign autographs and greet guests.

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Multi-Flow Industries, a manufacturer of fountain-dispensed beverages, announced that it has recently received an ‘excellent’ rating on their 2011 Silliker Audit with a score of 97.3 percent. The audit covered Food Safety as well as GMP requirements.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Sher Fertility Institute announced today that Joel and Mary Roberts of Slatington, PA would be receiving free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments as the winners of a contest that the company offered this month. The donation is part of Sher Fertility Institute’s Giving Back initiative, intended to help some of the estimated 1 million couples in the U.S. that need advanced fertility treatment, but aren’t able to afford it.

HARRISBURG, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Habib Noor has acquired Global Empire LLC, DBA Global Healthcare Group (GHG), a leading healthcare staffing company based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Effective November 1, 2011, Habib Noor has taken the role of President and Owner to uphold GHG’s commitment to providing unrivaled healthcare services to commercial and government clients nationwide

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — In a letter to Texas Governor Rick Perry, 27 exonerated ex-death row survivors – all members of the group Witness to Innocence – urged the governor to halt the execution of Hank Skinner and allow for DNA testing in his case. Skinner, who was sentenced to death for a 1995 triple murder, has a scheduled execution date of November 9.

MALVERN, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Reaction Biology Corporation (‘RBC’) today announced the publication in Nature Biotechnology, of the largest kinase profiling data set in the public domain, disclosing previously unknown kinase inhibition relationships. The data set was compiled from over 100,000 independent activity assays performed with RBC’s proprietary HotSpot(SM) technology.

HATFIELD, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Hill PHOENIX Inc., a designer and manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, and Keasbey, N.J.-based Wakefern Food Corp are pleased to announce the grand opening of the new GreenChill Gold Award-winning ShopRite store in the Hatfield Pointe Shopping Center in Hatfield, Pa.

MALVERN, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Reaction Biology Corporation (‘RBC’), a leading contract research organization providing drug discovery services in epigenetics, today announced the rollout of a new product line, recombinant proteins for epigenetic research. RBC’s initial offerings will emphasize the histone methyltransferases (HMTs), including exclusive targets for which there has been no previous commercial source.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — The Energy Cooperative, a member-owned nonprofit, announced today the delivery of their 10 millionth gallon of biodiesel blended fuel. The delivery went to Krapf Bus Companies, a local private bus contractor for school districts. These 10 million gallons of biodiesel blends have resulted in the use of nearly 1.5 million gallons of domestically-produced fuel.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — The Energy Cooperative, a member-owned nonprofit, announced today the official launch of Clean Heat, an initiative to educate and encourage consumers to use Bioheat – a blend of biodiesel and standard heating oil.

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Multi-Flow Industries, a Beverage Processor founded in 1937, recently launched an innovative new shelf-stable Fountain-Dispensed Nutrient-Enhanced Water. Dennis Nahill, the Director of Sales Operations, felt that ‘There’s a tremendous need among Foodservice Operators for Bag-In-the-Box, fortified and flavored water.’

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — E’shee Clinical Esthetic introduces the next step in anti-aging skin care – White Truffle Radiance Cream – an amazingly powerful skin anti-oxidant. This supremely elegant formula combines the finest bioengineering technologies.

BUSHKILL, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Billioninvest Corporation, a U.S.-based international marketing and management consulting company, is breaking ground with its most challenging project ever – connecting distant regions of Russia to places of industry and commerce via bush planes.

SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Millennium Administrators, Inc., a benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the City of Scranton to provide benefit administration services for over 500 city employees. Millennium is providing administrative oversight for the city benefit program, including cost containment initiatives, claim audits and administrative services

LANCASTER, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — In White is proud to announce the opening of its new couture bridal gown salon at 661 Harrisburg Avenue in Lancaster’s College Row Shoppes. An open house is scheduled July 15 and 16, 2001, between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to allow brides-to-be to see the new gown collection.

YORK SPRINGS, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — A new website, Relation-ships.org, claims to help people to reboot their marriage. It provides useful lessons, tips, advice and most importantly – solutions.

SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Millennium Administrators, Inc., a pharmacy benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the County of Middlesex, NJ to provide stand-alone pharmacy benefit services for County employees and their dependents.

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — Multi-Flow Industries, a Beverage Processor founded in 1937, recently launched a new Fountain-Dispensed Lemon-Lime Carbonated Soft Drink brand. CEO Mark Stephens announced, ‘We’re incredibly proud of our new premium lemon-lime soft drink, that has consistently beaten all 3 of the other national brands in blind taste tests.’

BUSHKILL, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — U.S.-based Billioninvest Corporation helps U.S. and Russian businesses to work together. Comprised of American economists, accountants and managers, its team clearly understands the value of intellectual synergies between the U.S. and Russia. It helps small businesses with document management and economic modeling for partnering between U.S. sellers and Russian buyers.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ — HoverTech International Inc., the leading manufacturer of lateral patient air transfer systems today announced the introduction of their new Model HTAIR 1200 Air Supply to be used in conjunction with the HoverMatt Air Transfer System for safe patient handling.

WAYNE, Pa. — DeVilbiss Healthcare, world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical products for the respiratory needs of patients in institutional and homecare settings, has selected Business and Decision, International Consultant and Systems Integrator, following a thorough selection process, to ensure the successful implementation of its Microsoft Dynamics AX solution.

MALVERN, Pa. — Reaction Biology Corporation (RBC) announced today that it has been awarded a Phase II SBIR grant from the National Cancer Institute to expand the reach of its Methyltransferase HotSpot drug discovery platform. The $1.2 million, two-year grant will help fund an expansion of RBC’s methyltransferase screens from 14 to 35 or more.

WAYNE, Pa. — Business and Decision, a leading international Consulting and Systems Integration company, today announced the expansion of its relationship with QlikTech, as part of an ongoing focus to provide high value Business Intelligence solutions to their respective customers.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — In their efforts in the battle against childhood cancer, Harvest Squeeze Lemonade will celebrate the National Rollout of the brand at the Marathon Restaurants in Center City Philadelphia. From Monday June 28 through Friday July 2, 2010 Harvest Squeeze Lemonade and Marathon will run a week of fundraising to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer (ALSF).

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Signature Hill Substance Abuse Network, a program dedicated to linking the legal system and treatment of substance abuse through the use of Vivitrol(R) injections has garnered acclaim in media outlets. Articles lauding the program have recently cited the Network’s approach to eliminating the consumer demand for drugs and alcohol by eliminating cravings with the use of Vivitrol.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Bookbinder Specialties, a PA Preferred Company, will introduce two new all natural and gluten-free clam chowders at the 5th Annual PA Preferred Giant Buyer Vendor Show at the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex & Exposition Center on June 10, 2010.

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Multi-Flow Industries announces a new line of lemonade beverages, branded under the Harvest Squeeze Juice label. The brand will support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which has raised over $30 Million to support childhood cancer research. Harvest Squeeze Lemonade, along with the other Harvest Squeeze Juices, is processed exclusively for fountain dispensing.

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Multi-Flow Industries, a Beverage Processor near Philadelphia, PA, has proudly produced value-priced cola concentrates for 75 years. CEO Mark Stephens, however, said, ‘Kola with a K is out of production. And Multi-Flow is incredibly proud to introduce our new premium cola that beats both national brands in blind taste tests, delivers an impactful brand message, and best of all, offers a true value to foodservice operators as a lower-priced alternative to both Coke and Pepsi.’

MAPLE GLEN, Pa. — iConcepts, Inc., makers of leading Offer in Compromise software, announced today the release of OIC Tax Planner 2010. More comprehensive, powerful and flexible, the software has been completely redesigned. Dynamic updates can be made directly from the Web. And for tax offices with multiple users, an easily installable network version is also available.

WARRINGTON, Pa. — Last year Special Equestrians was one of 10 nonprofits chosen from nearly 600 applicants to receive part of $25,000 in PR service grants. “We’ve always taken corporate social responsibility very seriously, and it gives all of us here a warm and fuzzy [...]

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Multi-Flow Industries announced their intention to be the fastest-growing juice brand in on-premise dining today, as the company unveiled its new logo and brand identity for Harvest Squeeze Juices. Harvest Squeeze Juices, by Multi-Flow, are processed exclusively for fountain dispensing. “We [...]

WARRINGTON, Pa. — Special Equestrians is proud to announce our partnership with the Philadelphia Race Park. Special Equestrians will be providing stall rest to injured race horses. These horses will be part of our Youth Connections Program for At-Risk Youth. “Our vulnerable youth will be [...]

WARRINGTON, Pa. — Special Equestrians had been grappling with the effects of the economic downturn when they received a stroke of good luck; a local band offered to assist them by playing for no charge at a low-cost Beef and Beer Dinner. It was just [...]

WARRINGTON, Pa. — Special Equestrians has been expanding its range of services this past year, first developing a program for children diagnosed with autism, then by enrolling students in off-site horse back riding shows, and now with a new Summer Camp. “The campers had a [...]

WARRINGTON, Pa. — “I wanted to make a difference to improve the rider’s experience during my time at Special Equestrians,” states intern Louis Taylor. As part of a unique collaboration between Foundations Community Partnership and Special Equestrians, Louis worked for ten weeks as a student [...]

MAPLE GLEN, Pa. — iConcepts, Inc., makers of leading Offer in Compromise software, announced today, the updated 2009 release of OIC Tax Planner. An interactive desktop application, OIC Tax Planner bundles required forms and current IRS Offer in Compromise regulations in a single product. The [...]

WARRINGTON, Pa. — A dedication to their young clients has led Deb Saffren and Kim Hartranft, two Occupational Therapists at Special Equestrians, to broaden the scope of their work in animal assisted therapies. Every Monday Deb and Kim come to work at Special Equestrians providing [...]

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Bookbinder Specialties, a Pennsylvania company, acquired the Bookbinder’s Soup and Seasonings Division from the Stephens’ Original Foods Company of Huntingdon Valley, PA, on June 23, 2009. The soups and seasonings are based on favorite recipes from the Old Original Bookbinder’s restaurant, established [...]

WARRINGTON, Pa. — The blustery weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of the Special Equestrians riders at the Annual Spring Festival. Thirty-three students preformed for their own families, members of the community, staff, volunteers, and board members of Special Equestrians. This event has historically [...]

YORK, Pa. — Congero Development, LLC, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Iain Mackenzie Medical Plaza, a new destination health care campus in York, Penn. The 7.3 acre project will include Brookeside Surgical Arts at York, a Medicare certified and Joint Commission accredited Ambulatory Surgery [...]

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Cover Me Blue has partnered with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to create a new line of baby wipes cases, designed by a 7 year old patient at the hospital. All proceeds of the sale of this collection will be donated [...]

READING, Pa. — Colasoft, an innovative provider of network analyzer software for network monitoring and troubleshooting, recently announced that UGI, Inc, a natural gas and electric utility giant headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, has purchased Colasoft Network Analyzer – Capsa Enterprise Edition as their network monitoring [...]

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Multi-Flow Industries, a manufacturer of fountain-dispensed beverages, announced the launch of T’ei, a new fountain-dispensed iced tea brand. T’ei (pronounced “tay”) will compete in a beverage category that continues to post solid growth. Current Iced Tea Trends, reported by Beverage World, [...]

WARRINGTON, Pa. — Volunteers from Capmark Finance Inc, and Centocor Ortho Biotech Services LLC, worked over the course of two days at Special Equestrians painting the therapy and observation rooms, and planting gardens and building therapeutic equipment in the Sensory Trail. The teams’ efforts were [...]

WARRINGTON, Pa. — “I had no idea the first time I photographed for Special Equestrians that I would be so touched by the kids and the staff there,” stated Rosemary Taglialatela, who came in contact with the organization during the Bucks County 5K Run last [...]

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — At the AIIM International Exposition and Conference (Booth 344), March 30 – April 2, 2009, in Philadelphia, LuraTech will demonstrate its LuraDocument(R) PDF Compressor solution (www.luratech.com) and an improved Form Recognition Module that has been expanded to include free-form recognition. These new [...]

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Multi-Flow Industries, a manufacturer of fountain-dispensed beverages, announced the launch of “All Day Cafe,” a shelf-stable, liquid roast Hot Coffee Bag-in-the-Box brand. “We’re incredibly excited about competing in the hot beverage category,” said Mark Stephens, CEO of Multi-Flow. “Coffee is a [...]

WARRINGTON, Pa. — Special Equestrians is proud to announce the launch of a new program for children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. “We successfully completed a pilot of this program and were so pleased with the results that we are opening the group to our [...]

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Westpointe Mortgage has launched an unprecedented program to protect home buyers and existing homeowners in today’s uncertain economic environment. Effective immediately, Westpointe Mortgage will offer a mortgage protection benefit that will allow borrowers to receive payments to cover their monthly mortgage for [...]

CARLISLE, Pa. — 2k Artisans (2kartisans.com) is announcing the publication of a new book by artist and author Michael F. Pasqua. “The Charles, A River For All Seasons” (ISBN 1440424039; EAN-139781440424038) is a collection of impressions of Boston’s favorite place to play. The forty vivid [...]

PORTERSVILLE, Pa. — Concerned Americans want to be sure they’re buying casual furniture that won’t harm the environment, say the folks at Adams Mfg. Corp. There are a lot of choices. Casual furniture is made out of steel, wrought iron, wood, and resin. Metal furniture [...]

YORK, Pa. — Congero Development, LLC, announced today the start of construction on the Iain Mackenzie Medical Plaza, a new destination health care campus in York, Penn. The 7.3 acre project will include Brookeside Surgical Arts at York, a state-of-the-art Medicare certified and Joint Commission [...]

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Multi-Flow Industries, a manufacturer of fountain-dispensed beverages, announced that it has recently received the Gold Certificate of Recognition for passing its 2008 Silliker Audit with a score of 97.7%. The audit covered food safety as well as GMP requirements. Silliker is [...]

MORRISVILLE, Pa. — Patch Management, Inc., has announced the release of their latest technological advancement using recycled materials, with existing application, to create an environmentally safe product for patching potholes. PMI will debut this new product at the National League of Cities 85th Congress of [...]

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Jimmy Jazz, a leading urban apparel and footwear retailer, announced today the opening of it’s latest retail site, located in the Roosevelt Mall, in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The new store opening is now the third Jimmy Jazz location in the [...]

SCRANTON, Pa. — Pioneer magician Dorothy Dietrich is the first woman ever to catch a bullet in her mouth. She did it in a specially designed metal cup. This was recently done by David Blaine in a special devoted to Houdini. Prior to this magicians [...]

SCRANTON, Pa. — Because of David Blaine’s Houdini-esque stunts the Board of Directors of The Houdini Museum in Scranton has decided to place David Blaine up for nomination for the first ever Houdini Award to be given out by the prestigious museum. When David Blaine [...]

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — “Shadows of War: Prelude to Memorial Day” (ISBN: 978-0-615-20254-9) is the first title to be released by Crandall Publishing. This new book is a middle-grade historical novel written for ages 9-12. It focuses on the beginning of Memorial Day and Civil [...]

ALTOONA, Pa. — ALTO Associates LLC has announced the company principles, Scott & Jodi Cessna, have been named the Mrs. International Pageant System “Directors of the Year” for 2008. The honor was bestowed upon the directors of the Mrs., Miss, and Miss Teen New York [...]

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Milestone Providers, a Pennsylvania based life settlement provider, has announced the completion of their state-of-the-art life settlement acquisition and management software. This advanced software enables Milestone to process and evaluate vast amounts of life insurance policies and portfolios for sale in the [...]

SHREWSBURY, Pa. — Country Comfort Kennels and Camp for Pets has something to bark about. They are celebrating their 25th anniversary by throwing a birthday bash and costume parade for their four-legged friends. The festivities are scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 14 from [...]

PORTERSVILLE, Pa. — With the price of oil going up, smart consumers are buying resin furniture now, says Adams Mfg. Corp. While stacking chairs are always a good value, next year the price of resin furniture will increase. “I’m buying my stacking Adirondacks now,” say [...]

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Eisenhower Fellowships has announced that it will present the 2008 Dwight D. Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service to former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell. Eisenhower Chairman General Colin L. Powell USA (Retired) will present the award to Senator Mitchell [...]

LEESPORT, Pa. — Industrial Ethernet is a rapidly growing network infrastructure, and Kazio Networks recently launched a new business to fill the market’s niche by providing Industrial Ethernet expertise. Kazio Networks’ methodology and services can help a customer within the industrial sector to reduce their [...]

PORTERSVILLE, Pa. — Stacking resin chairs and tables from Adams Mfg have many advantages over other, more expensive options for the patio. They’re strong, comfortable, and easy to store when they’re not being used. And, they are all 100% recyclable. Now, with bright new colors [...]

PORTERSVILLE, Pa. — Adams Manufacturing announces a new use for resin. Many buyers purchase the classic stacking resin chairs to use during the summer. It’s important to remember that stacking chairs can be used all year around. Stacking chairs come out of closets, garages, and [...]

PORTERSVILLE, Pa. — Adams Mfg Corp asks, “Which colors are best?” For the big, comfortable resin chaise lounges, white is the best color. Dark colors absorb heat more quickly, and can be uncomfortable to use on sunny days. Anyone who’s sat on a hot chaise lounge while wearing a bathing suit will insist that their chaise lounges be white and only white.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Knowledge Publications, a leading publisher of energy books, has put significant portions of the chemistry content of the free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.org, in full published, printed book form and has done so in full compliance with Wikipedia’s GNU Free Documentation License. The book is titled, “The Chemical Educator: for The Chemistry and Manufacture of Hydrogen” (ISBN: 978-1-60322-067-5).

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Philadelphia literary world will celebrate the launch of two new players today, April 10th: Kay Square Press, a new publishing company focused on Philadelphia-area artists, their stories, and their art; and Kay Square’s first release, “With the Rich and Mighty: Emlen Etting of Philadelphia” (ISBN: 978-0-9815129-0-7), a critical biography by Kenneth C. Kaleta, Professor of Cinema Studies at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — In these tighter economic times, consumers can give themselves a raise by spending less at the discount shopping source Retail Closeout Mall. This online store offers closeout, liquidated, overstocked, surplus, and discontinued merchandise. Since October of 2007, the online store has continued its growth, tripling the number of products being offered and increasing its customer base fourfold.

PORTERSVILLE, Pa. — Adams Manufacturing has discovered that many consumers want to know more about which resin chair is best for them. Basically, all stacking resin chairs come in three sizes. The smallest are called low-backs. They’re the most economical. They’re usually about 31 inches high at the back, and they weigh about five pounds. They’re a good value. They last for years, and don’t need to be painted, sanded, or maintained.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — J.M. Wick and Associates, Inc. has announced the release of P.I.T.: Personalized Income Tracking, a software program exclusively designed for personal at-home use of tracking tips for employees whose income is gratuity based, in addition to meeting the tip reporting needs of employers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

ALTOONA, Pa. — ALTO Associates LLC has announced the establishment of the Miss Teen, Miss, & Mrs. International Pageant system in New York State. Women from 13 to 56 will compete in one of three pageants for the chance to represent New York in the Miss Teen, Miss, and Mrs. International Pageant in Chicago each July.

INDIANA, Pa. — Gorell Windows & Doors has again been recognized as the only window manufacturer in the country to receive the prestigious ENERGY STAR(R) Partner of the Year “Sustained Excellence” Award. Gorell received the award for the third consecutive year-from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-for its continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — An unprecedented move to gather worldwide commentary on a new “global commons” was announced this week in Berlin by an international coalition including the Philadelphia nonprofit organization, Centre for Global Negotiations. The proposal calls for wide-ranging discussions on a common action plan, authored by the world’s people, to address transnational problems and create checks and balances on the world’s governmental and corporate sectors.

AKRON, Pa. — Every year on March 8, millions gather in rallies and parades around the world to honor the achievements of women on International Women’s Day, an occasion relatively unknown in the United States. Fair trade retailer Ten Thousand Villages will join forces with a national domestic violence prevention organization to celebrate the event in March.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — U.S. Facilities, Inc. (USF), a leading facilities maintenance and infrastructure support services firm based in Philadelphia, has announced Mr. William H. McAfee, III as its new Chief Operating Officer. The announcement, which was issued on Tuesday by the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, James C. Dobrowolski, will take effect immediately.

WILKES-BARRE. Pa. — Howell Benefit Services, Inc. (Howell), with offices in northeastern and central Pennsylvania recently introduced “HowellDIRECT(TM),” a turnkey, web-based employee benefit solution for small and mid-size employers. The product was released on the internet this month and is available to employers in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The City of Philadelphia awarded U.S. Facilities, Inc. (USF) a four-year contract for facilities operations, maintenance and support services at three of The City’s largest municipal buildings (TRIPLEX) located in Center City, Philadelphia.

PORT HUENEME, Calif. and PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Tutorz’ vertical search engine and Crown Tutoring in-home tutoring services partner to “feed the tutoring needs” of students nationwide. Crown Tutoring will provide discount in home tutoring services using referrals from Tutorz’ unique search engine technology.

INDIANA, Pa. — Gorell’s new Armor Max Plus(TM) hurricane window was awarded a Crystal Achievement Award in the “Most Innovative Window” category by Window & Door magazine. Armor Max Plus(TM) windows are designed to protect homeowners and their homes from airborne debris during hurricane-strength storms and other forms of violent weather.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Executives from Pittsburgh-based GSP Consulting will present to a gathering of economic development leaders from around the country at a national conference this week in Baltimore. Dr. Jerry Paytas, Director of Research in GSP’s Economic Architecture practice, will lead a discussion titled “Best TBED (Technology Based Economic Development) Practices…to Avoid,” on October 18 at the State Science and Technology Institute’s (SSTI) 11th Annual Conference.

INDIANA, Pa. — Gorell Windows & Doors has introduced an all-new line of hurricane windows that is especially designed to protect homeowners and their homes from airborne debris during hurricane-strength storms and other forms of violent weather. The new series, called Armor Max Plus(TM), is made in the U.S. and includes a double-hung model with tilt-in sash, a two-lite lift-out slider and a picture window.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Jacob Holtz Company has acquired the product line Table Shox(R) from Fundamental Design, Inc., a British Columbia Corporation. Table Shox is an automatic, self-adjusting, hydraulic glide that replaces manual table glides.

TOWANDA, Pa. — What better way to kick off a football season than to do so in winning fashion in front of nearly 3,000 spectators all seated in a newly constructed stadium and multipurpose complex? The Black Knights of Towanda, Pa. certainly can’t think of a better way! And the Southern Bleacher Company, based in Graham, Texas, was pleased to partner with the dedicated architectural firm Highland Associates.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Howell Benefit Services, Inc. (Howell) located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania recently signed an exclusive, multi-year service provider agreement with ADP Major Accounts Services, part of the Employer Services Division of Automatic Data Processing.

ERIE, Pa. — Karleigh Santry is no ordinary teenager. At just 14 years of age, she has parlayed a simple fan club site for the popular Disney super group the Jonas Brothers into what she hopes will become the next MySpace or Facebook, an online destination where millions of eager young fans come to discuss and trade information about their favorite teen heartthrobs.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The Stephens’ Original Foods Company announced the launch of a Gourmet Specialty Foods Gift Basket now available on their website, www.stephensoriginal.com. Mark Stephens, President of The Stephens’ Original Foods Company, said that “The gift basket is long over-due.”

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Understanding economic development at the municipal, county and state levels, and then turning development opportunities into realities is something Steve McKnight knows (and loves) to do. His passion for his work has led to millions of investment dollars and thousands of jobs for a rural Pennsylvania region. And, it’s this success that has him poised to do the same for organizations and communities across the country as he becomes the latest member of GSP Consulting’s Economic Architecture (EA) group.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Citizens for the Arts in Pennsylvania (CFA/PA) announced today the results of the economic impact of the nonprofit arts industry in Pennsylvania. These statewide results were compiled as part of the most comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry ever conducted in the United States.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Spyshakers.com, a new web service, helps Internet users protect and safely manage their favorite web sites and passwords from any computer. Spyshakers.com uses a patent-pending technology to protect Internet users from spyware as they log-in to their email accounts and other web sites.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. — A recent study of Human Resource Managers by BOOST Kids has shown that 70% of an individual’s career success is a direct result of his or her “People Skills” versus only 30% of a person’s career success is attributable to their technical knowledge of the job.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — While most organizations celebrate their 25th anniversary, we at the HERS Foundation would like nothing more than for this to be our last. You are invited to join us at what we hope to be our final anniversary party. Why? Can you imagine a country where the sex organs are removed from 622,000 mothers, sisters, daughters, lovers, and friends each year?

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — The Houston Astros Major League Baseball(R) team, under the direction of Dewey Robinson, director of pitching development, are using custom and prototype designs of the Pitcher’s Eye(R) training aid, made by 4 Seam Inc., at all levels of the organization. The newly launched, patent pending product helps a pitcher see the catcher’s target and also helps the catcher set the target in the right location.

CHADDS FORD, Pa. — ReadSoft Ebydos, the leading solution provider for automation of invoice processing in SAP environments, and Delta Consulting, a provider of solutions intended to optimize and extend the performance of SAP systems, have announced a solutions partnership agreement.