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PA casinos ask lawmakers to tax skill games
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania casinos are filing a lawsuit against the state, asking for a level playing field. It’s regarding taxes and skill games. The lawsuit is against the highest court in Pennsylvania. It was filed on Monday and could result in one of two things, a tax on skill games or […]
Trump kisses female ‘genius’ behind ‘life-saving’ chart in first rally in Pennsylvania since shooting: Live
Donald Trump spoke at his first rally in Pennsylvania since the attempt on his life in Butler on July 13. “As you know, this is my first rally since Butler,” Trump told the crowd in the indoor arena. “We’re going back to Butler, by the way.”. The...
Officials encourage more registered voters in PA to serve as poll workers in 2024 election
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- With the 2024 presidential election just a little over three months away, officials are encouraging registered voters in Pennsylvania to sign up and serve as poll workers. "Elections are something that we should be celebrating," Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Al Schmidt said. "This is not something we should be dreading." On the day before National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Schmidt and Philly officials want more Pennsylvanians to step up and safeguard a free and fair election in November."And it is so encouraging to have people come up, to have people stand up to either serve as a...
Former frat leaders plead guilty to hazing that led to NJ student’s death
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Two former Penn State Beta Theta Pi leaders are in trouble with the law because of their roles in hazing in 2017 that led to the death of a New Jersey student. Brendan Young, the fraternity president at the time, and Daniel Casey, the pledge...
Wind Creek reveals at Pennsylvania licensing hearing where possible casino campus expansion stands
Wind Creek reveals at Pennsylvania licensing hearing where possible casino campus expansion stands. Pennsylvania state gambling enforcement agents joined community leaders Wednesday in recommending renewal of Wind Creek Bethlehem’s casino license to continue operating for another five years. Story continues below. During a relicensing hearing in Bethlehem’s Town Hall...
Lt. Governor Davis shows support for Governor Shapiro
SCRANTON, Pa. — Lt. Governor Austin Davis voiced support for Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday during his stop in Scranton. Shapiro is one of a few democratic leaders on the shortlist to be Vice President as Kamala Harris' running mate. While no decision has been made yet, Davis says Shapiro would be a good fit for the role.
Lisa Dell’Alba of Square One Markets Is 2024-25 NACS Chairman
Lisa Dell’Alba (pictured below), president and CEO of Square One Markets, will be the 2024-25 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Chairman. Dell’Alba will succeed Victor Paterno, president and CEO of Philippine Seven Corp., doing business as 7-Eleven Convenience Store. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based Square One Markets was founded in...
Pennsylvania Turnpike program urges travelers to properly dispose of cigarettes
(WTAJ) — Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is partnering with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to implement the “Cigarette Litter Prevention Program” (CLPP). The CLPP will be implemented at up 17 service plazas and interchange access buildings across the state with a $20,000 grant received from Keep America Beautiful. The program will begin with a scan, or physical […]
State leaders work to combat gun violence in PA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police and state leaders say gun violence is a growing problem across Pennsylvania. State leaders are working to combat the issue and on Wednesday, the lieutenant governor brought the message to Scranton. Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis says gun violence is the issue that drove him to public service. “Gun […]
Things to Do: Das Awkscht Fescht returns for its 61st year
One of the country's largest antique and classic car shows is back for its 61st year this weekend. Starting Friday, Das Awkscht Fescht will offer three days of outdoor events, shows, and entertainment over 42 acres of Macungie Memorial Park in Macungie, Lehigh County, and this year, the event will celebrate the classic Ford Mustang. The show will take place from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Berks Community Health Center to celebrate National Health Center Week
Berks Community Health Center will celebrate National Health Center Week with two Community Day events. These events are free and open to the public. National Health Center Week is August 4-10 and celebrates America’s over 1,400 community health centers. BCHC’s celebration begins on Tuesday, August 6, with Community Day...
Council Rock Newtown Little League team wins state title, heads to Mid-Atlantic regions
NEWTOWN, Pennsylvania — A Bucks County Little League team is celebrating after winning the Pennsylvania state title on Monday. Council Rock Newtown will now advance to the Eastern Region Mid-Atlantic tournament. They face-off against Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. The team is heading into the tournament undefeated. If the team of 12 year-olds comes out […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Bucks County, July 22-28
A house in New Hope that sold for $2.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bucks County in the past week. In total, 147 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $547,559. The average price per square foot ended up at $275.
Will the mistrial in CBSD Equal Pay Act teacher case impact second lawsuit in Centennial?
The status of a second federal gender discrimination lawsuit alleging a Bucks County school district hired male teachers with the same experience and education at higher salaries than females is unknown following a mistrial in the Central Bucks School District case. Last year two Centennial School District teachers filed a...
Ranking Bucks County's best offensive linemen in 2024 PA high school football season
They've got a job to do and it's all about protection of their quaterbacks as their teams are counting on these standout offensive lineman in Bucks County as the Pennsylvania high school football season starts under the lights on Friday, Aug. 23. We rank these offensive linemen who we expect big things,...
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