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Car show benefits AWSOM animal shelter
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The heat was beating down on these hot rods at Memorytown in Paradise Township near Mount Pocono, but it didn't stop car lovers and animal lovers alike from coming out to the Crazy for Cars Car Show. "Today is our 15th annual Crazy for Cars...
Heat advisory affecting Carbon and Monroe counties Tuesday
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:44 p.m. valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Carbon and Monroe counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 102 degrees expected across the lower elevations." "Hot temperatures and high humidity...
Real estate scammers try to sell vacant land they don't own. Here's what to watch for
A scam in which the perpetrator sells land that they do not own has been "plaguing several areas of Pennsylvania," according to the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. Monroe County Recorder of Deeds Kate Best said the scam has not happened within Monroe County since she took office in January, but Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors Board President Yarrow Wilkins said she has seen it attempted many times in her 30 years in realty.
Bill to improve maternal and child health passes PA House
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Legislation that works to reduce negative health outcomes and prevent abuse and neglect has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislation, H.B. 1425, is authored by Darisha Parker (D-Pa) and it would establish the Maternal Home Visiting Act. The bill would direct the Department of Human Services to develop a five-year […]
Pennsylvania amusement park auctions iconic park pieces
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (WHTM) — Pieces from an iconic Pennsylvania amusement park landmark were sold at auction to raise money for a nonprofit. The Kennywood Mural Auction sold six pieces of the Thunderbolt mural to raise funds for 412 Food Rescue. The four pieces were each sold for between...
State police top ten most wanted in Pennsylvania update
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have updated their top ten most wanted list as one man has been captured. Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday they have captured Jimmy Carlton Hnery Jr. from Lock Haven who was wanted for the rape of a child. State police say fugitives are selected for the ten most wanted list […]
988 response system shows caller increase, strained resources
Reprinted from Keystone State News A mental health report in Pennsylvania showed a strong response rate of 89% for 988 crisis line calls. However, it showed there is room for improvement in staffing, handling call volume and funding. Rep. Michael Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, the House majority caucus chair and co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus, said...
‘Difficult and painful decision’: Fourth Pa. college set to close in 2024
Another Pennsylvania college is closing. Clarks Summit University is at least the fourth college in the Keystone State to announced that it’s closing this year. The 92-year-old Christian school will close after the summer semester, the college announced on July 1. If you purchase a product or register for...
Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do
With age comes wisdom – and, when it comes to political experience, a whole lot of stories to tell. City & State spoke with an array of former and current public officials to hear about memorable lessons from their time in office, what they may have done differently, and any advice they’d like to pass on to the next generation of public officials.
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