Big Business and Investors Urge New EPA Chief to Keep MPG and GHG Standards in Place

Fri, 03/03/2017 - 16:00

Major U.S. businesses are urging the federal Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt to leave in place vehicle standards for passenger cars and light trucks. In a letter delivered this week to Mr. Pruitt, the businesses pointed out that the standards are good for business and for the economy as a whole.

Hell No, Kraft Heinz! Hell Yes, Business For Good!

Fri, 03/03/2017 - 12:30

Unilever swatted away their unsolicited financial-driven suitors like a grizzly bear smacks down an interloper if her cubs are close by. But the fundamental issues at play here are worth more serious reflection than the mere machismo of win-or-lose deal-making in the greed-driven world of finance. We must ask ourselves three questions.

In Africa, Natural Events and Surging Demand Place New Spotlight on Microgrids

Mon, 03/06/2017 - 09:00

The impact of natural disasters on power grid resilience is increasingly gaining attention worldwide. Adapting lessons learned from high-profile incidents that have occurred elsewhere for the African continent, where energy supply is already intermittent, may provide opportunities to enhance the region’s energy system reliability through smart grid infrastructure solutions.

Chipotle DC Raises Over $15,000 in One Day Through Partnership With Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic

Thu, 03/02/2017 - 16:40

Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Each year, approximately 840 children in the Mid-Atlantic region are eligible to have their wish granted, but the hundreds of wishes Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic grants each year would go unanswered if it weren’t for local donations from generous individuals and corporate partners like Chipotle DC.

Capital Area Head Start Celebrates Dr. Seuss's Birthday

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 10:40

How Susquehanna Service Dogs Matches People with Service Dogs

Mon, 03/06/2017 - 10:00

Seven people received their service dogs from Susquehanna Service Dogs in February. In their blog post, SSD discusses how they match people with dogs to create a successful working team.

Twelve New Dogs Start Advanced Training with Susquehanna Service Dogs

Fri, 03/03/2017 - 09:40

Earlier this week, twelve new dogs started advanced training at Susquehanna Service Dogs. Over the next six to eight months, they'll learn the tasks and behaviors they'll need to become service dogs.

People’s Flea and Festival to Benefit Susquehanna Service Dogs

Thu, 03/02/2017 - 13:10

Join 105.7 the X and Susquehanna Service Dogs for The People’s Flea and Festival, an event to benefit Susquehanna Service Dogs.

What is The New Normal?

Thu, 03/02/2017 - 12:20

Screened at the 12th Annual Board of Boards in New York City on February 27, 2017, this video accompanied the formal launch of Strategic Investor Initiative (SII), the first step in the effort to move trillions in capital by working with leading companies to develop and deliver their long-term plans to strategic investors.

Barclays and GSK: Seven Lessons for a Successful Partnership

Thu, 03/02/2017 - 10:05

In 2013, Barclays and GSK formed a new partnership combining the skills and expertise of a bank and a healthcare company to help increase access to healthcare and improve economic livelihoods in Africa. A new report offers seven lessons learned from the project.