American Expediting will shut down its operations. This closure includes layoffs at its Media headquarters. The company's lenders refused further financing. They also did not approve debt restructuring. These actions led to the company's... — read more 

UPMC eliminated 200 positions. These cuts primarily affected non-clinical employees. Roles not directly facing members were also impacted. The health system posted higher operating revenue. However, it experienced a decline in revenue over... — read more 

Pittsburgh Public Theater announced the elimination of 11 staff positions on May 19. This decision follows the theater's board vote to merge with Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. The merger is set to finalize in January 2027. Financial constraints and... — read more 

Erie Mayor Daria Devlin's administration is cutting city jobs. Six city jobs are being cut or vacated. The city faces a $12 million budget deficit for 2027. Expense cuts are also mandated. The administration seeks financial assistance from local... — read more 

Chandler Hall Health Services is selling its facility in Newtown Township. The nursing home and senior living community will cease operations. This change is expected around August 1. A total of 220 employees will be laid off. The new operator... — read more 

Pennsylvania experienced widespread job losses in early 2026. The state's unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent. Amazon cut nearly 1,000 employees across several counties. Other companies like Vertex, Saks, and Liberty Home Choices also announced... — read more 

Philadelphia principals urge City Council to pass a rideshare tax. This tax aims to address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million deficit. Without it, up to 340 school-based positions could be eliminated. The proposed tax on Uber and... — read more 

Geodis Logistics is closing a facility. This closure will result in 185 layoffs. The facility is located in Middlesex Township, Pennsylvania. It will close no later than August 31, 2026. The company filed a WARN notice regarding the permanent... — read more 

Calfrac Well Services Corp. is closing its Pennsylvania facility. The closure will result in 75 layoffs. The facility is located in Georges Township, Fayette County. Layoffs are expected to begin on July 20. The company anticipates the facility will... — read more 

Pittsburgh Public Theater confirmed staff layoffs. This action occurred amidst its merger with Pittsburgh CLO. Ongoing financial constraints led to the reductions. Artistic director Shaunda McDill was among those affected. The new merged entity may... — read more 

St. Christopher's Hospital has enacted layoffs. These staff reductions are occurring now. The hospital faces looming Medicaid spending cuts. Other regional health systems also anticipate these reductions. These cuts are expected to be... — read more 

Penn Entertainment dismissed 75 employees from its interactive division. These layoffs affected multiple levels of theScore Bet brand. This action follows the company's Q1 financial results. Penn has undergone significant corporate restructuring... — read more 

Walmart will reduce its workforce by about 1,000 people. The company's corporate staff faces these reductions. Store workers are not included in this round of layoffs. Major job reductions target corporate offices in Arkansas and California. Local... — read more 

Spirit Airlines' departure from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport resulted in 26 layoffs. Two additional employees also experienced reduced work hours. The Westmoreland County Airport Authority is in talks with four to five potential new carriers. One... — read more 

The proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery could create new jobs in Pennsylvania. Shareholders approved the deal in late April. This merger is presented as a way to prevent Netflix from forming an entertainment... — read more 

Knouse Foods Cooperative will close its manufacturing plant. The plant is located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. One hundred forty-eight employees will be laid off. Approximately 50 employees will receive transfer offers. The closure is part of a... — read more 

A manufacturing facility in Mechanicsburg is set to close. Quality Packaging Specialists International operates this plant. The closure is scheduled for July 6. Eighty-three employees will be affected by this action. A WARN notice provided this... — read more 

PNC implemented a five-day return-to-office mandate this week. This policy requires most employees to work onsite daily. Many employees expressed strong negative reactions on social media. Concerns include long commutes and childcare challenges. PNC... — read more 

Durham School Services announced significant layoffs across multiple locations. However, its Berks County operations in Cumru Township remain unaffected. A spokesperson confirmed no job reductions are planned for the 51 employees there. The company... — read more 

Muhlenberg College faces job losses due to a $10 million budget deficit. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) confirmed the impending layoffs. AAUP noted faculty typically receive a year's notice, unlike staff. Historically, staff... — read more 

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport anticipates staff reductions. Executive Director Maurice Haas confirmed upcoming layoffs. The airport has 50 employees. Spirit Airlines recently canceled all flights and ceased operations there. Spirit was the airport's... — read more 

Passage Bio will reduce its workforce by 75%. This follows tough feedback from the FDA regarding its lead gene therapy. The FDA did not support a single-arm trial for the PBFT02 candidate. Passage Bio has also launched a strategic review for the... — read more 

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette began significant newsroom layoffs. This occurred as the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism assumed control. Union leadership estimates up to half of newsroom workers will lose their jobs. The union alleges these... — read more 

Advantest Inc. is laying off 55 workers. The company is a semiconductor firm in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification was issued. The effective date for these layoffs is June 30. Advantest specializes in... — read more 

Church & Dwight Inc. announced 195 employee layoffs. These job cuts are planned for June 30. The affected facility is in Jackson Township, York County. This information was filed in a state WARN notice. The company manufactures personal care and... — read more 

The Harrisburg Jewish Federation faces financial difficulties. Its campus operations are no longer sustainable. This situation will result in upcoming layoffs. The organization must address its viability. Employee reductions are anticipated... — read more 

Vertex plans to lay off 170 employees. This decision supports a strategic shift. The company aims to become AI-first. CEO Christopher Young announced the change. The layoffs are part of this AI transition. Philadelphia, PA ... — read more 

A lawsuit has been filed against Wren Kitchens. This legal action follows recent mass layoffs. The company's job cuts were reportedly abrupt. The lawsuit addresses these sudden terminations. Affected employees were located in Northeastern... — read more 

Wren US Holdings Inc. announced the closure of its showrooms. The manufacturing and retail company posted this on its website. This decision led to employee layoffs. Former staff were reportedly informed of their job loss. The exact number of... — read more 

HACC approved a $128 million operating budget for 2026-27. This budget includes cutting 87 current employee jobs and two faculty positions. Additionally, 41 vacant positions will be eliminated. Other cost-saving measures involve phasing out some... — read more 

The Bensalem Township School Board approved significant job cuts. This decision was made during an April 22 meeting. A total of 31 professional positions are eliminated for the 2026-27 school year. These cuts include teachers, librarians, counselors... — read more 

Many U.S. companies across various industries announced layoffs. Workforce reductions continue nationwide due to economic pressures. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate increased to 4.2 percent. Several Pennsylvania companies issued WARN notices for... — read more 

Southeastern Pennsylvania saw a significant increase in job eliminations. Companies removed 2,800 positions during the initial three months. The number of businesses making cuts was lower. However, these fewer entities caused greater overall job... — read more 

QVC and HSN announced no job cuts for their on-air talent. This decision comes amidst the company's bankruptcy proceedings. The company made a public statement regarding employee security. This West Chester-based company has a large workforce. It... — read more 

Spirit Airlines faces potential liquidation and operational end. Rising fuel costs and a recent bankruptcy filing contribute to this possibility. Potential job losses loom for airport employees. Airport management seeks new carriers for the facility... — read more 

Spirit Airlines may liquidate its assets and cease operations. This possibility could lead to layoffs at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Rising fuel costs and a previous bankruptcy filing are cited as factors. Airport officials are prepared and... — read more 

QVC Group Inc. entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This includes a debt restructuring agreement. The company aims to substantially reduce its debt. Its debt balance was approximately $6.60 billion. The plan expects to reduce this to $1.3 billion. West... — read more 

Bowhead Logistics Management will lay off 307 employees next month. These job cuts affect its Letterkenny Army Depot location. The company filed a WARN notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on May... — read more 

Many businesses across Pennsylvania are announcing location closures. This trend affects retailers, restaurants, and manufacturing facilities. Amazon, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and FedEx are among those with significant layoffs. Eddie Bauer LLC is... — read more 

Lineage Logistics plans a mass layoff of 208 workers. The layoffs will affect employees at its East Pottsville facility. Employee terminations are scheduled for May 27. The company attributes the layoffs to a loss of customers. Lineage Logistics... — read more