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Survey reveals how Pa. residents feel about aid to Ukraine, NATO membership
Pennsylvanians strongly support the United States remaining in NATO and sending military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, a new survey has found. “Surveys have consistently shown that, while Americans don’t want the U.S. to be the world policeman, they do want the U.S. to work with other countries to uphold the international order and help protect nations from aggressors,” said Steven Kull, the director of the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation.
These Are the 41 Best Employers in the State Pennsylvania, According to Workers
Pennsylvania just CLEANED up on a list of the best employers in the ENTIRE country. The latest roundup of nation's favorite employers is out — and among the top 10 companies, three are also headquartered in Pennsylvania. Beyond that a total of 16 employers made the list of the...
Natural gas subsidy plan rolled out to stabilize the grid
(The Center Square) — As experts raise more questions about the future reliability of the energy grid and warn of blackouts, legislators are giving more serious consideration to bankrolling upgrades for power plants. On Wednesday, Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Williamsport, shared his proposal to create a Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund, which would give low-interest grants and loans to electricity generators to build, maintain, modernize, and run their plants. Doing so,...
Pennsylvania municipalities struggle to find and retain elected officials
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Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
In the battle over law enforcement endorsements, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate candidates have each picked up nods in recent months. Three-term Democratic incumbent Bob Casey received an endorsement from the Guardian Civic League – a group representing active and retired Black police officers – in Philadelphia Friday. Casey,...
Scammer to slammer: $2 million Central PA ringleader sentenced
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The mastermind behind a $2 million bank fraud scheme in central Pennsylvania will spend up to five years in state prison, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday, Aug. 30. Tyreese Lewis, 23, who led an organized ring that targeted residents and financial institutions, pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt organizations, […]
At long last, city inspects Black Rock Brewing Co.
POTTSVILLE — It's taken more than 450 days, but on Thursday city officials inspected Black Rock Brewing Co., 325 S. Centre St. Bobby Weaver, owner of the long-shuttered restaurant in an historic building that city officials contend is unsafe, said he feels "great" about the inspection. "The city has...
Luzerne County grocery store is closed after flooding
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A locally owned grocery store is forced to close one of its two locations until further notice due to flooding from Thursday night’s intense storm. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack reports from Schiel’s Family Market on Hanover Street in Wilkes-Barre with an update on clean up efforts. This location will be […]
Fire damages home in Exeter
EXETER, Pa. — A fire marshal will determine what sparked a fire this afternoon in Luzerne County. Crews responded to the home in the 300 block of Susquehanna Avenue in Exeter around 2:30 p.m. Friday. Everyone inside made it out okay, and there were no injuries to any of...
Electrical odor at Cedarbrook causes temporary evacuation
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Lehigh County Communications has confirmed that several residents of the Cedarbrook Nursing Home were evacuated around noon Friday, following reports of a power outage and electrical smell. EMS crews were called at 12:03 p.m. to the county-owned facilities at 4243 Dorney Park Road. Odor was...
Classic 1939 Ford Stolen from Breinigsville Hotel
Police seek public’s help. Police in Allentown are actively searching for a stolen classic car, a 1939 Ford Coast to Coast, which was taken from a hotel in the Breinigsville area on August 22. The vehicle was in town for a major annual car show and was being transported in an enclosed trailer at the time of the theft.
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