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Posted on May 12, 2010 at 12:55 PM / Permalink
Backers of a proposed commuter rail line that would run between northern Westmoreland County and Pittsburgh say the project is on the fast track and could begin operations in mid-2013.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_680001.html
Posted on May 12, 2010 at 12:53 PM / Permalink
Officials face challenge of finding new use for former Sony plant that could bring jobs to Westmoreland County.The closing of the Sony Technology Center in Westmoreland County was an economic catastrophe -- and a terrific opportunity.Just two dozen people now work for Sony in the massive plant that employed more than 3,000 people at the height of its days producing TVs almost the size of the Volkswagens. The Japanese company announced a little more than a year ago it was closing the plant as the market moved toward lighter, flat screen TVs.
Posted on May 12, 2010 at 12:49 PM / Permalink
Before Marcellus Shale gas can go to market, you need exploration and production companies to get it out of the ground, midstream companies to gather and process it, and pipeline companies to transport the goods.
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2010/04/26/daily62.html