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Owner of Pa. casino buys hotel
The parent company of one the largest casinos in Pennsylvania has purchased a nearby hotel. Greenwood Racing Inc., the parent company of Parx Casino, has announced that its subsidiary has purchased The Inn at Fox Chase at 3327 State Road in Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Parx Casino is located at 2999 State Road.
WoodBridge Healthcare set to acquire Commonwealth Health
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday, WoodBridge Healthcare Inc. announced they signed a contract to acquire Commonwealth Health. In a release, the hospital company, WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., announced they have signed an asset purchase agreement to obtain Commonwealth Health in Northeastern Pennsylvania from Community Health Systems subsidiaries. The sale is scheduled to finish in the […]
The iCan Bike Camp rides through Pennsylvania for kids with disabilities
This bike camp rides through many places, and it made a pit stop in Pennsylvania.It's part of the nonprofit, iCan Shine, and teaches kids with disabilities how to ride bikes.At the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, a team of volunteers gave 1-on-1 guidance with the children.Not only do the kids pick up biking, but also a sense of confidence learning a new skill."It's so much more than just learning to ride a bike. It's the confidence and self-esteem that they build for themselves. It's the inclusion with neighborhood friends and schoolmates. It's the change in family dynamics where now the whole family can go out for a bike ride," said Bike Tech with iCan Bike, Kent Husa.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out iCan Shine on their website.
Pennsylvania senator introduces bill to train, hire, retain local prosecutors
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced bipartisan legislation to better support, hire, train and retain local prosecutors. He introduced the bicameral Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for (HIRRE) Prosecutors Act. This act would create a federal competitive grant program to provide district attorneys with the staff and resources they […]
PA Couple Charged with Identity Theft at Casino
A Pennsylvania couple is facing several charges after allegedly attempting to profit at someone else’s expense. Nigel Paul Correa, 51, of Sunbury, was arrested on felony charges of identity theft and conspiracy to obtain property by false pretense. Correa also has two extradition/fugitive orders from another state. Jessica R....
Josh Shapiro’s environmental record under scrutiny with new national attention
On March 13, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro discussed his energy plan in Scranton. Back in Scranton, Pennsylvania, five months ago, Governor Josh Shapiro stood in a union hall to unveil his administration’s latest energy plan, which was promoted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” Despite the initial excitement, the moment was far from triumphant.
Volunteers collect 'depressing volume' of roadside trash across the state
For Aspinwall resident Kevin Kerr, the worst part of cleaning litter from Freeport Road is the sheer number of cigarette butts. “We get the food wrappers and pop cans, but the most frustrating and plentiful is definitely the butts,” said Kerr, who volunteers twice a year for the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program.
Rose ready for Senior season at Wofford
At Scranton Prep Rachel Rose was an all state player with the Classics. then after one successful season with the University of South Carolina Upstate she transferred to Wofford University and has garnered numerous honors over the last two seasons including being named an 8 time Southern Conference Player of the week, Conference player of the year after her sophomore year and led the team to it’’s first ever regular season conference title two seasons ago.
Road closure in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — A road that was shut down overnight in Lackawanna County due to a crash will remain closed for another reason. Marshwood Road in Jefferson Township was closed after a crash damaged a pole and brought down wires Monday night. Now, that road will remain closed...
Scranton man sentenced to 28.5 to 60 years after assaulting three kids
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a man will be spending time in prison after being sentenced for assaulting three children. The Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell in a press release said Judge Michael Barrasse sentenced Kareem Shelton on Monday to 28 and a half to 60 years in prison for aggravated assault […]
Section of Route 611 in Monroe County to reopen
DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Having been closed since December 2022, the reopening of part of Route 611 in the Poconos is finally in sight. Businesses like the Historic Castle Inn have seen fewer customers since the closure. “Some of the signage confused people and they thought that we were closed but we’re […]
Touch-A-Truck, pancake breakfast set for Saturday at Bradford County Airport
Radigan Media, the Towanda Rotary Club and the Bradford County Airport are teaming up to host a Touch-A-Truck and fly-in pancake breakfast this weekend. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bradford County Airport, located at 415 Airport Road in Towanda. The pancake breakfast...
Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery to display new exhibit
DALLAS, Pa. — Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Friedman Art Gallery is hosting a new solo exhibition by artist Seth Ellison entitled “Lost in Paradise.” The exhibit, which will feature a variety of Ellison’s paintings, runs from Sunday, Aug. 18, through Tuesday, Oct. 29, and is free and open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Friedman Art Gallery is located inside the campus’ Nesbitt Academic Commons.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre library to host first board game convention
DALLAS, Pa. — If you are feeling “board” this summer, check out Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Nesbitt Library from 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. on Aug. 1 and 2. Librarians will hold the first of what they say they hope will become an annual board game convention. It is open to all Penn State Wilkes-Barre staff, faculty and students and any library employees across the commonwealth, as well as members of the local community at no cost. Volunteers interested in teaching games are also welcome.