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Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Shapiro signs pharmacy benefit manager reform legislation into law
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week followed through on his commitment to increasing transparency and accountability to support Pennsylvanians and local pharmacies by signing bipartisan House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for patients in Pennsylvania and increased regulatory oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). PBMs...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
Sold-out Benton Area Rodeo thrills fans with bull riding and more
BENTON, COLUMBIA CO. (WOLF) — A sold-out crowd filled the Benton Area Rodeo grounds Sunday night. The Benton Area Rodeo has been around for 40 years but rodeos themselves have existed for as long as a cowboy’s competitive spirit. “The rodeo is every sport, it got started years...
Berwick's WWII weekend closes with historic reenactments and tank displays
Berwick, Columbia Co. — Sunday the final day Berwick's 7th annual World War II Weekend was held at Test Track Park. Over a thousand spectators and reenactors were present to appreciate World War II history, check out the iconic Stuart Tanks and participate in the reenactment of the war.
Louden Reimert wins 30-lap dirt modified feature at Big Diamond
MINERSVILLE, Pa. — Right out of the gate with the hard racing. A three way battle for third, a tighter pack a little ways back, when Dan Hineline gets turned around on the back stretch and the yellow comes out. Then the front three racing three wide, when they...
Getting the Christmas in July spirit in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Train enthusiasts got in the Christmas spirit at a local railroad museum on Sunday. The Anthracite Model Railroad Society in Hazle Township held its annual Christmas in July event to bring in donations for the center. Dozens of model trains and sets are in place around the building, representing […]
‘All for the honor and glory of God’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Church bells began to peal about 12:20 p.m. on July 13 as close to 40 pilgrims walked down Main Street in Glen Lyon, ready to turn a corner and ascend the last hill to St. Adalbert’s Church. “I don’t think...
Go Joe fundraiser held in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — For the third year in a row, VFW Post 5207 in Covington Township is selling food for Go Joe's. They are selling burgers, hot dogs, potato salad, and more along with hats and t-shirts. Organizers say the VFW is here to help the community, and...
Zearfoss eager for multiple starts close to home
JONESTOWN, Pa. (July 22, 2024) - It was an up and down week in the Buckeye State for Brock Zearfoss and Brock Zearfoss Racing, and although the team out of Jonestown, Pennsylvania, was unable to qualify for the weekend’s headliner - the $175,000-to-win Kings Royal - they did manage to create multiple highlights, one of which an A-Main start in Friday’s Knight Before the Kings Royal.
More than 20 affordable homes are coming to Easton. Work on the first one starts in August.
Groundbreaking is less than a month away for the first “flexible design” affordable home planned by the Easton Redevelopment Authority. It’s a big step in the two-year process of acquiring blighted homes, tearing them down and getting ready to build new, affordable ones. More than 20 affordable...
Theatre major hammers out success with Florida theatre company
Ryan Horst ’26 is spending his summer as a scenic carpenter with The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theater, Naples, Florida. “I have lived in Pennsylvania my entire life, so I specifically applied to internships that would get me out of my comfort zone,” said Horst, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting at Susquehanna’s School of the Arts. “As I get more involved with theatre, I have found that the more connections you make, the more opportunity is presented to you.”
Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston. Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment...
Popular Italian Restaurant destroyed by Sunday morning fire
It was just before 9:30AM Sunday, July 21 that a fire broke out at a very popular dining spot north of the city of Bethlehem in Hanover Township. Northampton County transmitted the box for 5000 Bath Pike (Route 512) for the Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen and Grill for the building fire.
Man spotted driving recklessly multiple times in Renovo arrested
Renovo, Pa. — A 21-year-old Montandon man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from what police describe as "an ongoing incident" from June 17 to July 4. Nathaniel S. Strouse was driving at a high rate of speed up and down Fifth Street in Renovo on June 17. "He came within inches of intentionally striking a 25-year-old pregnant female on the street, who had to jump out of the way," police wrote in a press release. ...
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