Pennsylvania voters have spoken. For the second consecutive year, the Primanti Bros. sandwich — a Pittsburgh classic for nearly a century — has earned the title of the “Coolest Thing Made in PA.” The “Almost Famous, Always a Favorite” Pennsylvania classic defeated another iconic ...

CARLISLE Giant Company helping combat hunger The Giant Company announced Monday its Feeding School Kids initiative, in partnership with its customers, raised more than $1.5 million to combat hunger throughout local public school districts in the communities it serves. From Jan. 1 through ...

PINECROFT — The owners of the first distillery in Blair County are aiming high when looking to the future. “Our long-term goal is to have a product that is good enough that we become a nationally recognized brand,” Perry Flaugh said. Flaugh, Scott Schraff, Tom Manion and Matt ...

The Mirror is accepting nominations for its 17th edition of 20 Under 40, which will recognize 20 deserving community members younger than 40 years old in the June edition of Blair Living. Criteria for nomination include business success, entrepreneurial spirit and community service of those ...

The Easter season is important for area candy makers and restaurants, but with the holiday falling early this year on March 31, some businesses are worried sales could take a hit. Joe DeStadio, president of Tyrone-based Gardners Candies, said in years past, an early Easter typically has had a ...

Job fair set for Jaffa center PA CareerLink Blair County will host a job fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17 at the Jaffa Shrine Center, Altoona. The event is open to the public; the first half hour is reserved for veterans. This job fair is being held in association with Altoona Blair ...