LeadingAge PA Calls on State to Renew Commitment to PA Seniors During National Nursing Home Week

LeadingAge PA President and CEO Ron Barth during Nursing Home Week today called on the Corbett administration and Pennsylvania General Assembly to renew Pennsylvania’s commitment to its seniors who require care. National Nursing Home Week is held May 13-20.   “Nursing Home Week is the perfect time for Pennsylvania to pledge its commitment to our [...]

VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT ANNOUNCES DYNAMIC CULINARY TEAM

Officials at Valley Forge Casino Resort today introduced a dynamic culinary team that has worked with world-renowned chefs at some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia and on the East Coast.Vice President of Food and Beverage Martin Doyle has worked with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse, while Restaurant Director Aaron Heinemeyer served as general manager of [...]

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Looking for a paid internship at one of the top full-service public relations and public affairs firms in Harrisburg?  La Torre Communications is seeking a part-time intern to work approximately 20 hours a week during the summer of 2012. Opportunity exists to continue through the fall semester. Duties include: drafting press releases, op-eds and letters [...]

YSAP in the news: Privatization of youth services would save Pennsylvania millions

At a time when Pennsylvania faces significant budget challenges, cutting dollars often means cutting long- standing government services. However, there are many opportunities to achieve savings without sacrifice by privatizing the delivery of state-supported children and youth services. In fact, the privatization of Pennsylvania’s delinquent youth treatment centers would save the state millions of dollars [...]

Get a sneak peak of Valley Forge Casino Resort

Describing it as a casino “like no other in Southeastern Pennsylvania,” the chief executive of Valley Forge Casino Resort gave a walking tour of the interior of the nearly completed gaming and entertainment venue Tuesday, about a month in advance of its March 31 official opening. Read the full story by Suzette Parmley in the [...]

DYNAMIC, SOPHISTICATED VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT TO OPEN DOORS ON MARCH 31

Valley Forge Casino Resort officials today announced they will open Pennsylvania’s most dynamic and sophisticated casino on March 31. Two test nights to benefit local charities will be held March 27 and 29.  Charities will be announced at a later date. “March 31 will mark the culmination of all the hard work done by our [...]

PSCOA in the news

Plan to reduce number of inmates in Pennsylvania faces critics “The only way it can be done is they’re going to have to cut people loose that shouldn’t be cut loose,” said Roy Pinto, president of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association. Read the full story by Donald Gilliland in the Patriot-News.

Valley Forge Casino Resort Hosts Job Fair

Valley Forge Casino Resort today hosted a food and beverage job fair in the Radisson Valley Forge Hotel. “With seven new restaurants, lounges, a nightclub and bars, we look forward to hiring hundreds of talented professionals for these great jobs,” said Valley Forge Casino Resort President and CEO Saverio “Sal” R. Scheri III. “Our staff [...]

LATC Releases 2012 Media Kit

Covering the PA budget? When you need an expert to weigh in on public safety, health care, child welfare or many other critical issues, please consider speaking to our clients. Our media kit features: Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association, Leading Age PA and Youth Services Alliance of Pennsylvania. For more information, [...]

PA STATE TROOPERS ASSOCIATION ISSUES STATEMENT ON CORBETT ADMINISTRATION 2012-13 BUDGET PROPOSAL

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) President Joseph Kovel today issued the following statement on the Corbett administration’s 2012-13 state budget proposal: “One of the core functions of government is public safety. Despite difficult economic times, Gov. Corbett, by fully funding a large cadet class, has shown he’s committed to providing for the protection of 12 [...]