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 

PharmaCann Inc. will close its Pennsylvania ca--abis facility. This closure affects 60 workers. The layoffs are scheduled for May 20. The company defaulted on its facility lease. This action follows a settlement with Innovative Industrial... — read more 

Liberty Home Choices announced its impending closure. More than 600 workers will be laid off. An economic downturn was cited as the reason. The industry struggles with low Medicaid rates. High employee turnover also affects the sector. Philadelphia... — read more 

Inovio Pharmaceuticals has cut staff and narrowed its focus to its lead rare disease candidate, which is already encountering early FDA pushback. The company reported 112 employees as of March 11, down from 134 a year... — read more 

Alpek Polyester USA will cease production indefinitely at its Pennsylvania facility. This action will result in 100 employee layoffs. The facility is located in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County. Production will stop in March, with layoffs occurring... — read more 

Saks & Company will close its Schuylkill County distribution center. This closure will result in 435 employee layoffs. Employees were notified on March 3, 2026, of the permanent shutdown. Layoffs are scheduled between May 2 and May 31, 2026. The... — read more 

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette officially informed Pennsylvania of its pending closure. PG Publishing Co. filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification. The newspaper will cease publication on May 3. All 171 employees will be laid off starting... — read more 

More than 2,000 Pennsylvania employees are losing their jobs. These job eliminations are occurring in early 2026. Employers filed notices with the state's Department of Labor & Industry. Amazon is the largest employer, cutting nearly 1,000 positions... — read more 

Pennsylvania ranks third nationally for layoff notices this year. Approximately 4,000 workers in the state have received notices for 2026. Amazon Fresh is cutting 983 jobs by closing six Philadelphia-area stores. The GIANT supermarket chain also... — read more 

Nearly 96 employees at the Snyder of Berlin snack plant are in their final week. These workers were laid off almost two months ago. The plant is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry provided... — read more 

Miller's Ale House is closing one of its restaurants. This specific location is in Northeast Philadelphia. The chain will continue to operate in the broader region. Nine other Miller's Ale House locations remain open. One of these remaining... — read more 

Casino at Nemacolin Cuts Staff for Stability The Casino at Nemacolin dismissed over 140 employees. This reduction aims to ensure long-term operational stability. Changes in room inventory affected guest attendance and business demand. The casino... — read more 

Nemacolin confirmed Wednesday it has laid off an undisclosed number of employees. A statement from the Fayette County resort said the workforce reduction followed changes in available room inventory that have impacted guest volume and operational... — read more 

A plant located in Berks County, Pennsylvania is scheduled for closure next year. This shutdown will result in the layoff of 58 employees from the facility. These layoffs will occur as the plant ceases its operations. The impending closure represents... — read more 

Great Dane announced it will cut back its workforce in Elysburg early next year as the market slows. The company says as many as 164 workers might be impacted, depending on economic... — read more 

Philips Respironics plans to lay off nearly 200 employees at three facilities in Westmoreland County, Pa., according to a Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The... — read more 

weaber inc. (choicewood) – oil creek township, pennsylvania – hardwood products manufacturer – closing facility at 11117 skyline drive near titusville – closure date august 25, 2025 – 46 employees affected – layoffs between august 25 and september 8... — read more 

whitford corporation (ppg industries) – elverson, pennsylvania – specialty coatings manufacturer – closing plant at 47 park ave. – 82 employees affected – layoffs between august 19, 2025 and december 31, 2026 – operations cease by january 15, 2027 –... — read more 

So far, the State of Pennsylvania saw many major layoffs in 2025. Cuts hit transportation, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The state tracks these through WARN notices... But many are not reported if they fall below the reporting treshold... — read more