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McCormick's qualified immunity stance wins over police union
(The Center Square) — After staying quiet during his last re-election bid, Pennsylvania’s police union went against Sen. Bob Casey in favor of his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick. Concerns over the incumbent’s criminal justice policy matters, but one issue stood out. "Like the brave men and women of the PA Fraternal Order of Police, Dave McCormick understands what it is like to put his life on the line in service...
Pennsylvania’s surplus could run out with current spending, fiscal watchdog warns
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — With a $7 billion surplus and $7 billion in the rainy day fund, Pennsylvania is in the best financial position in its history. Despite the achievement, questions are rising over whether our current spending level is sustainable. Since signing the state budget, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has been celebrating the long-awaited […]
Court tells governor’s office to reveal more details about why it hired private law firms
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel has directed the governor’s office to reveal key details about why it spent tens of thousands in public dollars to hire private law firms. The ruling stems from a months-long public...
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Hires Captain for Flagship Niagara
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has hired Gregory Bailey as captain of the U.S. Brig Niagara. Bailey, an Erie native, will oversee the restoration of the historic vessel and its return to active service. He has more than two decades of experience as a mariner, according to PHMC...
State of the State Luncheon
The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce’s Government Committee is presenting a State of the State Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 1, from noon to 2 p.m. at Northampton Valley Country Club, 299 Newtown-Richboro Road, Richboro. This event brings together Pennsylvania’s state legislators and the business community for an informative...
In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power
The invasive insect appeared in Pennsylvania 10 years ago and continues to spread west, as far away as Illinois. Spotted lanternflies are back in the Philly region, and in the 10 years since they first appeared in Pennsylvania, scientists have learned important details about the damage they cause — and what makes them so effective.
Police: Carbondale man held gun to woman's head
CARBONDALE — A city man put a gun to a woman's head and threatened to kill her during an argument, according to a criminal complaint. Michael Howard Corrigan, 49, of 77 N. Main St., is charged with felony assault and endangering another person. According to the complaint:. On Friday,...
Parker Summers delivers in ninth, leads Pa. to Big 26 Classic series victory over Maryland
The annual Big 26 Baseball Classic came down to the ninth inning on the final day, and James Buchanan standout Parker Summers played the hero for Team Pa. Summers delivered a two-out, two-run single to right that snapped a 2-2 game in the top of the ninth. It landed Pa. a 4-2 victory Sunday in the best-of-3 series finale.
Johnson College Scranton Enrolling for Computer Support Specialist Course
Johnson College is now enrolling for its Computer Support Specialist course at its Scranton campus. The course will run Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. beginning August 27, 2024, and ending May 2, 2025. The Computer Support Specialist course prepares students for a role in supporting computer...
Local leader elected to industry board
Robert F. Durkin elected to board of directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Robert F. Durkin, president of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Va.-based association of over 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce.
Police: West Scranton 'explosion' caused by man burning trash
SCRANTON, Pa. — Police in Lackawanna County say a man caused an explosion when he used five gallons of gasoline to try and burn some trash Saturday in his West Side backyard. Officers ended up arresting Salvatore Licata, who police say acknowledged using gasoline to set the fire behind...
Fundraiser held in East Stroudsburg hopes to revamp Dansbury Skatepark
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s the second year that skateboarding is being held in the Olympics and with the games bringing light to the sport, skateboarders in the Poconos are using it to their advantage. A crack at a skatepark is not an ideal floor plan. “This crack, it’s just hard to go […]
In 2020, ballots found in a Luzerne County dumpster prompted an investigation. A watchdog says the U.S. attorney's statements misled the public
SCRANTON, Pa. — A U.S. Department of Justice watchdog said David Freed, the former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, misled the public regarding the handful of ballots found in a Luzerne County dumpster weeks before the 2020 general election. The Office of Inspector General, in a...