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Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles With Split Rock Resort Over Consumer Rights Violations
BLAKESLEE, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a significant settlement in a lawsuit against the owners of Split Rock Resort, addressing alleged consumer mistreatment related to timeshare purchases.…
3 things to know about the new Pa. law that could help urban gardeners own the land they steward
The law lowers the bar for “adverse possession.” It’s part of recent moves to improve garden land security. Many of Philadelphia’s community gardens are at risk of being lost to development. However, a new state law could give gardeners who steward land they don’t own a...
BMW Labor Deal to Keep Pennsylvania Parts Pipeline Flowing
The July labor deal reached by union workers at BMW’s Northeast distribution center will help ensure a continued steady supply of OEM parts and happy customers, BMW-certified repair shop executives told Autobody News. United Auto Workers (UAW) voted to ratify a contract that will raise pay up to 33%,...
Mayor, county legislator want answers in aftermath of toddler’s death (Video)
MONTICELLO – Village of Monticello Mayor Rochelle Massey began Wednesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting with a moment of silence for the two-year-old boy who died a day earlier after being left inside a car during the sweltering heat. When the session was over, Massey called out Sullivan...
Car collided with tree, killing East Allen Township man, coroner says
A 51-year old Northampton County man died of multiple blunt force injuries following a car crash Wednesday night, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. Johny Roustic, of East Allen Township, was the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a tree in the area of Pembroke Road and East Washington Avenue in Bethlehem, the coroner said. The collision happened about 8 p.m.
Issues still plague victim 10 years after rock-throwing incident on I-80 in Pa.
The lives of an Ohio family were changed forever on a late July evening 10 years ago. Randy Budd, his wife Sharon and daughter Kaylee were traveling east on Interstate 80 in Union County headed to Somerset, New Jersey, and looking forward to seeing “Mama Mia” on Broadway.
Over $26 million coming to Central PA for water infrastructure improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced Thursday $207.6 million to improve water infrastructure across the state. The funds, approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), will help communities access clean, safe drinking water, remove or replace hazardous contained pipes and collect and treat wastewater. Of that $207.6 million, $26,013,070 is being […]
State Rep. Burns offers free lunches to veterans
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania State representative Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is hosting a free spaghetti lunch for veterans. The Veterans Appreciation Lunch is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson Twp. Fire Hall. “Honoring our veterans in this way is a long standing tradition for me that I […]
What are the Picks of the Week at Hayes Market
PA live! (WBRE) — It’s time for our weekly check-in with the most entertaining grocer in the Keystone State, Mr. Rich Hayes the owner of Hayes Market in Waymart where their favorite brand is “Local”. Today is National Lottery Day. Rich Hayes tells all about the...
Penn State Board of Trustees sued by one of its members
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State’s Board of Trustees is facing a lawsuit from one of its own members after allegedly refusing to give access to important information. Trustee Barry Fenchak filed the suit Tuesday, June 16, after repeatedly asking about Penn State’s use of the endowment money since “June of 2022.” In the […]
Public hearings scheduled for customers to share feedback on Aqua's proposed price increases
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will have several meetings to gather public input on the rate increases proposed by Aqua Pennsylvania Inc. (Aqua Water) and Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater Inc. The meetings will allow customers to share how rate increases proposed by the companies would affect them. Under the proposals, the average monthly bill for a residential water customer using 3,870 gallons per month would increase by $16.10 (19.9%) from $80.91 to $97.01. According to the commission, the average monthly bill for a residential wastewater customer would increase by $14.92 (18.4%) from $81.18 to $96.10. Aqua Water proposes...
New Pennsylvania Law Expands Sale of Canned Cocktails, Extends Happy Hours
During the pandemic, businesses like The Warren Bar & Burrow, Downtown, relied on canned cocktails to keep sales flowing. But when the COVID crisis ended, so did the ready-to-drink cocktails; they were only allowed to be sold in state liquor stores. However, a new law signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro...
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