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On track: Scranton may finally see return of passenger rail line to NYC through Poconos
It’s been more than 50 years since passenger trains ferried travelers from Scranton to New York City, and many in Northeast Pennsylvania had given up hope that a rail line would ever return. But funding from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law may finally bring back passenger trains to run between the Electric City and the Big Apple.
Longer happy hours could soon come to Pennsylvania bars and restaurants
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Do you think alcoholic beverages are too expensive when you order out? A new bill passed by Pennsylvania's House and Senate looks to make it less expensive for you to go out for drinks. From happy hours to drink specials, this new law is aimed at helping bar and restaurant owners add to their profits while making it easier on the wallets of customers.Pennsylvania tells bar and restaurant owners how often they can have happy hours and for how long. Happy hours are times when the consumer saves money and the business owners make more money...
Fish for free on the Fourth of July
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Those who are new to fishing and those who have been doing it for a long time say there is a lot about the sport that anyone would enjoy. "Nice weather, summer, it's quiet in the morning, not many people just come out here and fish," Anthony Elkin said.
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Pa. Legislative clerk finds side job running fireworks tent a blast
Once again, Pennsylvania’s state budget — or lack of it — is fizzling Rick Breski’s Fourth of July side hustle. For more than 30 years, Breski, whose day job is as a legislative reading clerk with the House of Representatives, has operated a pop-up fireworks tent in the parking lot at Leed’s Restaurant and Bar in Swatara Township.
‘Tiny creatures with a big sting’ invading Jersey Shore | Today in Pa.
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Preparations underway for Pittsburgh's furry convention
Jul. 3—This year's Anthrocon in Pittsburgh will be Eric Zawratny's 24th furry convention. Every summer, anthropomorphics, otherwise known as furries — people dressed as human-like animal characters — travel to Pittsburgh. The group is a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers and anyone who enjoys cartoon animals. The festivities will run from July 4-7 at the David L. ...
Pittsburgh Business Community Shaken by Break-ins and Vandalism on Saw Mill Run Blvd
Business owners on Saw Mill Run Boulevard are grappling with the aftermath of a series of break-ins and vandalism that occurred earlier this week. The Pittsburgh Police from Zone 3 are actively investigating the incidents, which took place along the Bon Air/Brookline/Carrick neighborhood border. The break-ins happened on Monday morning, with reports stating that two businesses were forcibly entered, according to the City of Pittsburgh.
Renfrew town council expands workforce to meet growing recreation needs
Renfrew Town Council made one important personnel move ahead of the summer break. They approved the addition of four new full-time and one-term maintenance positions within the recreation operations department in order to fill the increased demand for upkeep of local facilities like the myFM Centre. Councillor Clint McWhirter says...
‘The 48’: Don’t miss events in Renfrew and area
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town in the next 48 hours. The Renfrew and Area Connection Centre will continue their weekly Pop-Up Markets every Thursday evening from 4-7 at their office on 161 Raglan St. South, right next to the Renfrew Public Library! If you are a young entrepreneur and would like to join one of the pop up markets please email to reserve your spot.
Mural will highlight the diversity that was part of the historic expedition of Lewis & Clark
Pittsburgh’s well-traveled mural painter Kyle Holbrook found his latest gig, appropriately, by being out exploring. He was riding his bike around Steubenville, Ohio, an Ohio River town about 68 river miles or 40 road miles west of Downtown Pittsburgh. He was checking out “the City of Murals’ ” famous...
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