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Armstrong steps into managed Wi-Fi with Plume

8/9/2019

Armstrong Cable is joining the growing crowd of broadband providers who are offering managed Wi-Fi services in people's homes in its six-state coverage area with the launch of Plume's Zoom Powered service, the cable company said. The service is aimed at improving security and connectivity as well as controlling Wi-Fi-linked devices.

Armstrong plans oil project in Alaska's North Slope

10/6/2017

A US Army Corps of Engineers draft environmental impact statement offers details about Armstrong Energy's plan to produce oil from the North Slope Nanushuk prospect in Alaska. The project, expected to produce about 120,000 barrels of light oil per day at its peak, may start extracting oil in 2021.

FDA issues complete response letter to Amphastar on asthma inhaler application

12/28/2016

The FDA has issued a complete response letter to Amphastar Pharmaceuticals subsidiary Armstrong Pharmaceuticals regarding its new-drug application for its over-the-counter asthma inhaler Primatene Mist, or epinephrine inhalation aerosol. The agency requested another validation study and further modifications on the drug label and packaging for the product.

Tenn. city given former Civil War site for green space

10/30/2015

Nonprofit Legacy Parks has donated 70 waterfront acres to Knoxville, Tenn., for use as green space. The city hopes to obtain funding to create a park in the River Bluff Wildlife Area, where the Battle of Armstrong's Hill took place during the Civil War.

Former Civil War site donated to Knoxville, Tenn., for green space

10/29/2015

Nonprofit organization Legacy Parks has donated 70 acres of waterfront land to Knoxville, Tenn., for use as green space. The city hopes to have funding in place to create a park on the River Bluff Wildlife Area site, where the Battle of Armstrong's Hill took place during the Civil War.

Armstrong to take control of new Alaska North Slope oil field

10/15/2015

Armstrong Oil and Gas will take a 75% share of the exploration area and a 51% share of the development area in a new Colville River Delta oil field after a deal with Repsol, according to an announcement. The agreement comes after a "significant" June discovery that could lead to about 120,000 barrels of oil production per day, Repsol said.

Pa. United Way chapters to merge

6/18/2015

The United Way of Allegheny County and United Way of Westmoreland County will merge to form a single nonprofit that operates in four western Pennsylvania counties. The United Way of Allegheny County said the merger will boost efficiency and results. The merged organization will cover Allegheny, Westmoreland, Fayette and southern Armstrong counties.

5 cable providers to deliver Hulu through set-tops

5/6/2015

Five small- to medium-size cable providers have agreed to offer subscription video service Hulu directly through their set-top boxes. The cablers are Mediacom Communications, WideOpenWest, Midcontinent Communications, Armstrong and Atlantic Broadband.