UPMC hospitals recognized with national awards

August 28, 2025

Four hospitals in UPMC’s West Central Pennsylvania and Maryland region, including UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Somerset and UPMC Western Maryland, have been nationally recognized for their commitment to high-quality stroke care. The awards, presented by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, reflect the hospitals’ commitment to modeling up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of stroke — ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. ROARING SPRING Program gets accreditation The ...

Bovard joins service firm

August 27, 2025

Bovard joins service firm Bovard Heating & Cooling of Altoona is joining forces with Haller Enterprises, according to a letter to customers. This acquisition marks a renewed investment in Bovard’s team, its future and its loyal customers. Haller Enterprises is a highly respected residential and commercial service company serving central and southeastern Pennsylvania. Haller Enterprises is based in Lititz and now has 12 locations in Pennsylvania. EVERETT CareerLink resource fair set PA CareerLink Bedford County is hosting a free Community Agency Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 ...

Blair Chamber of Commerce sets trip to Poland

August 26, 2025

Chamber sets trip to Poland The Blair County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Ketrow Kurtz Travel, has added a trip to Poland to its travel itinerary for 2026. Pride of Poland, Oct. 13-22, will immerse travelers in Poland’s diverse history. Tour highlights include stops in Gdansk, Gdynia, Malbork, Warsaw, Krakow and Kazimierz/Auschwitz. An informational meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Devorris Center for Business Development, 3900 Industrial Park Drive, Altoona. There is no obligation or cost to attend. To register for the meeting, call the Chamber at ...

Overcrowded: European cities like Paris, Athens deal with extreme levels of tourism

August 23, 2025

PARIS — When Olivier Baroin moved into an apartment in Montmartre about 15 years ago, it felt like he was living in a village in the heart of Paris. Not anymore. Stores for residents are disappearing, along with the friendly atmosphere, he says. In their place are hordes of people taking ...

While shopping online, sustainability is key

August 23, 2025

One way to be climate-friendly: Shop sustainably. But figuring out which products count as “sustainable” can be hard, especially when buying online. As ordering with a computer or phone becomes more ubiquitous, the number of online products labeled sustainable is also increasing. Yet there is no single seal of approval across e-commerce platforms that verifies whether something is climate-friendly, partly because there are multiple ways to define sustainability. Third-party nonprofit organizations study manufacturers and sellers’ practices and offer certifications that are ...

Amtran launches new fare system

August 23, 2025

Amtran has on-boarded a new fare-collection system designed to make it easier for riders. EZfare “went live” Aug. 4, enabling riders to download the EZfare app to their smartphones — or buy an EZfare card at Amtran’s offices — according to the Amtran website and interim CEO Michele ...