Posts Tagged “Pennsylvania”

1.2 Million PA Trees Lopped Down for Christmas

by Daniel Klotz on December 11, 2009

A fresh report from the Pennsylvania State Data Center reports that in 2007, the most recent year for which data is available, 1.2 million Christmas trees were harvested within the state. The counties that contributed the most trees to the (…)

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11 Problems You Can Solve in 2009: Part V – Telecommuting

by Daniel Klotz on December 28, 2008

In 2009, I expect telecommuting worldwide to take a hit. Yes, we saw an increase in employers allowing employees to telework in 2008—the figure jumped from 30% of organizations in 2007 to 42% in 2008, according to a WorldatWork study. (…)

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Lancaster City income plummeted 15% BEFORE the crash

by Daniel Klotz on December 9, 2008

In 2007 in Lancaster city, PA, median household income was $31,599. In 1999 it was $37,045 (adjusted to 2007 dollars). That means household income dropped 15% between 1999 and 2007. In that same time, per capita income dropped 9%.

Democrats Gaining in Lancaster County Republican Territory

by Daniel Klotz on November 10, 2008

Three (really rustic) graphics: Together, they spell trouble for Republicans here in Lancaster County, PA, which has for decades been a dependable stronghold for the GOP. The graphics represent, in order, the outcome of the 2000, 2004, and 2008 presidential (…)

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Why I am voting YES for Home Rule

by Daniel Klotz on November 3, 2008

Tomorrow Lancaster County voters will decide whether or not to break out from under Harrisburg’s total control of our county government structure. Everyone will have the opportunity to vote either yes or no to a referendum question on the back (…)

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