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The city's struggles reflect those of northeast Pennsylvania’s depressed coal region.
August 10 -
The State Bond Commission approved a $10 million study on reviving tolls against a backdrop of revenue strain and regional dynamics.
August 3 -
For the first time this year, the municipal bond market generated more volume than it did in the same month of 2017, as July issuance edged 1.3% higher.
July 31 -
Mayor Paul George wants to bring the city into the Act 47 workout program for struggling municipalities.
July 16 -
The deposit exceeds some pre-budget estimates that the fund would receive $14 million, said Gov. Tom Wolf.
July 12 -
Eric Papenfuse called for a hiring freeze and renewed scrutiny for all non-essential spending after the state budget did not give him the taxing flexibility he seeks.
June 27 -
Mayor Eric Papenfuse said he will declare a fiscal crisis for Pennsylvania's capital after state lawmakers would not let the city exit distressed status while keeping its special taxing authority.
June 25 -
Municipal bond buyers are looking with anticipation at the week’s calendar and the arrival of a big California tobacco bond deal.
June 15 -
Ipreo estimates weekly municipal volume at $7 billion, up from a revised total of $6.76 billion this week.
June 15 -
A federal judge granted a motion by Ed Pawlowski's defense attorney for a 60-day extension.
June 15