J.J. Kane Auctioneers - Fri May 19, 2017
J.J. Kane Offers Huge Selection at Plymouth Meeting Sale
J.J. Kane Auctioneers held a sale April 22 in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. More than 900 pieces of equipment went on the block, including an extensive selection of construction, utility and underground equipment; trucks and trailers; and light duty vehicles, including bucket trucks and digger derricks.—CEG...
Fri May 19, 2017
UPenn Announces $1.5B Hospital Pavilion Plans
The University of Pennsylvania will build a $1.5 billion new hospital on Penn Medicine's West Philadelphia campus. The Pavilion, which will house inpatient care for the Abramson Cancer Center, heart and vascular medicine and surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, and a new emergency department, is expected to be completed in 2021....
Thu May 18, 2017
Volvo CE Celebrates Budding Operators at SkillsUSA's Pennsylvania State Heavy Equipment Competition
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) recently participated in the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania State Heavy Equipment Competition as a sponsor to encourage young Americans to pursue skilled professions in the manufacturing industry....
Wed May 03, 2017
Gov. Wolf Announces State Investments in Rail Projects, Supporting 375 Jobs
Gov. Tom Wolf announced new project approvals through the State Transportation Commission totaling more than $40 million in funding that will support an estimated 375 jobs in rail freight projects statewide....
Wed May 03, 2017
Pa. Officials Break Ground on Delaware, Lehigh Bridge
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards, local officials and trail group representatives in applauding the start of pedestrian bridge construction which is viewed as a key link in the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and a future economic stimulus in the Carbon County area....
Wed May 03, 2017
DVAED Holds Spring Meeting in King of Prussia, Pa.
The Delaware Valley Associated Equipment Distributors (DVAED) held its spring meeting April 18 at the Inn of King of Prussia (Best Western) in King of Prussia, Pa. Local vocational and technical school representatives spoke with DVAED members, consisting of southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware construction equipment dealers....
Brenda Ruggiero - Wed May 03, 2017
Next Phase of $90.8M PTC Project Begins
The next phase of the Southern Beltway around the Pittsburgh International Airport has begun under the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Located in Washington County, Pa., this portion, known as 55A1, involves U.S....
Wed May 03, 2017
Police Search for Suspect in Row Home Construction Fire
Investigators believe someone intentionally started a large fire that burned several row homes under construction in Philadelphia. A reward of $12,500 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction....
Tommy Rowan - philly.com - Fri April 21, 2017
Shocking Demo. After Iconic Movie Landmark Property Sold for One Dollar
The Kensington storefront recognizable to fans of the Rocky movie franchise as Adrian's fictional pet store was unceremoniously demolished Thursday, according to a city tour guide. Ben Caplan, who routinely leads tourists to the movie's filming locations throughout the city, said that when he took sightseers to 2146 N....
Wed April 19, 2017
Philadelphia Museum Breaks Ground on $525M Renovation
The Philadelphia Museum of Art begins a new phase of transformation and renewal, supported by a $525 million campaign. A key part of this campaign, the Core Project will create a significant amount of new public space within the footprint of the landmark building and add 23,000 sq....
