Comcast Spectacor, The Cordish Companies - Mon March 25, 2019
Companies Announce $50M Esports Arena at Philadelphia Sports Complex
Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies have announced plans for a $50 million, next-generation esports and entertainment venue in the heart of the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Adjacent to Xfinity Live!, the first-of-its-kind venue will seat up to 3,500 guests and stand as the largest new-construction, purpose-built esports arena in the Western Hemisphere....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Mon March 18, 2019
PennDOT Brings Busy Route Into 21st Century
A long overdue project on a busy Delaware County highway may cause motorists a few headaches over the coming years, but will surely make traveling much easier when complete. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is widening nearly 7 mi....
Marc Levy – Associated Press - Mon March 04, 2019
Third Time a Charm? Wolf Revisits Police Fee Plan
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) The latest effort by Gov. Tom Wolf to impose a fee on municipalities that rely on state troopers, instead of a local police force, is generating new conversations, if not an embrace, as budget makers try to end the constitutionally questionable use of highway dollars to underwrite the Pennsylvania State Police....
AASHTO Journal - Mon February 25, 2019
Pennsylvania Revives Long-Idled Rural Highway Project
A four-lane highway project that aims to connect the Seven Mountains region of Pennsylvania to the greater State College area through Centre County is being restarted after being shelved for more than 15 years – largely with state funds....
Schlouch Incorporated - Mon February 18, 2019
Schlouch Incorporated Delivers Despite Record Rainfall
Berks CountyWohlsen Construction Company has selected Schlouch Incorporated to provide site preparation for the Hampton Inn and Suites - Maxatawny Township project. The three-acre site is located on Kutztown Road, Maxatawny Township, Berks County, Pa....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Mon February 18, 2019
Southern Beltway Acid Mine Drainage
Although it is noted to be a rare challenge for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to deal with on projects, acid mine drainage is a factor in this Southern Beltway Project. For several years, engineers have reportedly been studying it to determine what the best solution is....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Mon February 18, 2019
Pittsburgh Beltway Project Enters New Phase
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is continuing the construction of the Southern Beltway in Pittsburgh, Pa. The most current phase, 55A2, was awarded to Trumbull Corporation on Nov. 6 for a reported $116.2 million....
AASHTO Journal - Mon February 18, 2019
Northwest Pennsylvania Commission Conducts Regional Transportation Survey
The Northwest Commission, which serves a five-county region in Pennsylvania, launched an online survey on Jan. 28 to gauge public input and opinion as part of its regional long-range transportation plan or LRTP, due to be completed by the end of 2019....
Five Star Equipment - Tue February 12, 2019
Five Star Equipment Completes Two Major Facility Investments
Bill Farrell, CEO of Five Star Equipment, announced the opening of the company's new facility in Orchard Park, N.Y., as well as the completion of the remodeling of its branch in Dunmore, Pa. The brand new facility in Orchard Park opened for business in mid-January following a year of construction....
Doosan - Mon February 04, 2019
Doosan Portable Power Names Hoffman Equipment An Authorized Distributor
Doosan Portable Power has named Hoffman Equipment as an authorized distributor. The company will supply Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators, light towers and light compaction equipment throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania....
