More than 1,200 new Marcellus Shale natural gas wells have been drilled in Pennsylvania this year. Because each well requires numerous workers to construct and operate, there's no shortage of new jobs in the region -- at least a certain kind of job. (Today)

GNC Holdings, Inc., parent of GNC Nutrition Centers, today reported third quarter revenue of $538 million, a 15.5 percent increase over its $465.7 million figure for the same period in 2010, with revenue increases seen in each of its retail, franchise and manufacturing/wholesale segments (Today)

The Pennsylvania unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent in September from 8.2 percent in August, the state's Bureau of Labor and Industry reported Thursday. The rate is back up to where it was in January, erasing gains made in the spring when unemployment dropped to 7.4 percent, based on a survey of households called the Current Population Survey. (Today)

Four acquisitions in the past 16 months helped Wesco International Inc. see a 60 percent increase in net income for the third quarter of 2011, the Station Square-based provider of electrical, industrial and communications products announced Thursday. (Today)

The right person with the right dream could win $100,000 if he or she is willing to pick up and move to Pittsburgh. It's part of a new contest that has the support of the city and the county, which wouldn't mind inspiring some inspired adults 45 and older to move in. (Today)