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No more invasive species planting along state highways
(The Center Square) – A new law now requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to plant native species along state highways. Although the department began following the directive on its own, state Rep. Brett Miller said the “small, but mighty” bill makes the policy official and will “reach to every corner of Pennsylvania.” “We are all becoming more aware of the problems associated with non-native species and their negative impact on our ecosystem here in Pennsylvania,” he said on the House floor Wednesday. Burns said approximately 2,100 native plant species exist in Pennsylvania, including ferns, sedges, rushes, wildflowers, and vines. The new law defines non-native plants according to designation from the National Invasive Species Information Center. The center warns that invasive species threaten the extinction of native plants and animals and destroy the state’s biodiversity.
Church vandalized; Pride, Black Lives Matter flags burned
KINGSTON, Maryland (WBZ) -- A Plymouth man is facing felony charges for allegedly causing an estimated tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to a Kingston church, including burning Pride and Black Lives Matter flags displayed outside the church. Unitarian church vandalized. Kingston Police were notified of the damage...
Wawa construction progressing at Union Center Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Construction is progressing at Union Center Plaza along Route 309 in Wilkes-Barre Township, for a new Wawa convenience store/gas station. Steel girders are going up and the entire site is being developed. Wawa hopes to open the store in late 2024 or early 2025. This is...
Car show benefits AWSOM animal shelter
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The heat was beating down on these hot rods at Memorytown in Paradise Township near Mount Pocono, but it didn't stop car lovers and animal lovers alike from coming out to the Crazy for Cars Car Show. "Today is our 15th annual Crazy for Cars...
Coming together for Michael Chippi’s 5k Run and Walk
PECKVILLE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 500 runners and walkers laced up their shoes and braced the heat for a cause. The sound of the horn this morning marked the start of the second annual Michael Chippi 5k Run and Walk at the Blakely Borough Recreation Complex. The event honors Michael “Chippi” Cawley the […]
Wysox man still missing; family desperate for help
Towanda, Pa. — Family and friends of a man who has gone missing in the Wysox/Towanda area are asking for help to locate him, releasing a new photo of him from the day he was last seen. Shane Furman, 35, has been missing since June 19. He is approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5'9" inches, with brown hair and some facial hair. He was last seen exiting a moving vehicle, wearing pants, no shirt, shoes, and a baseball cap. He does not have a...
Gymnast Olivia Dunne Sparks Outrage In Fourth Of July Minidress
Olivia Dunne gained likes for her Fourth of July Instagram photos, but her fans weren’t happy. The LSU gymnast, 21, ditched her signature leotard for an all-white look over Independence Day, and she wasn’t taking selfies from her bedroom. Proving just how high-profile she’s become, Olivia accepted her...
Pittsburgh won't be removing homeless encampments after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Do people experiencing homelessness have the right to camp out in cities like Pittsburgh? Over the objections of advocates for those experiencing homelessness, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled cities can enforce no-camping laws and take down tent encampments, even if there is no offer of alternative shelter or housing.In Pittsburgh, the tents will stay.Tucked behind the Allegheny County Jail is a sprawling encampment of 35 tents along the Eliza Furnace Trail."It's getting ridiculous. We have our two kids and I don't even really want to take them past it. They're definitely encroaching on the trail. You know,...
Police looking for man found guilty of drug offenses
Williamsport, Pa. — Despite skipping a June trial, 12 jurors found Dondre Terrell McMillen of South Williamsport guilty of five felonies and a misdemeanor. A warrant was issued for McMillan shortly after the verdict was returned on June 21 at the Lycoming County Courthouse in Williamsport. The 30-year-old McMillan cut an electronic monitor off his ankle the day of the trial, according to an affidavit. A day before the trial,...
Pa capital bombing threat; what we know about Capitol evacuation
The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated Saturday following an emailed bomb threat. Here’s what we know about the incident. The threat came in an email sent to several hundred people in the capitol Saturday evening, according to multiple published reports. The email warned of “highly lethal lead azide...
Biden returns to battleground Pennsylvania for campaign events in Philadelphia and Harrisburg
President Joe Biden campaigned in the top swing state Sunday as he works to reassure voters that he is up to the job. The post Biden returns to battleground Pennsylvania for campaign events in Philadelphia and Harrisburg appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Pa. liquor board ordered to refund millions in alcohol pickup fees
Individuals, bars and restaurants statewide are closer to receiving refunds worth tens of millions of dollars on orders of alcohol not carried at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores but which were required to be picked up at the state liquor seller’s locations. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court this week...
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