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Juvenile Arthritis Camp kicks off in Columbia County
MILLVILLE, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It is a common misconception that only older folks deal with arthritis, but it can impact children too. But you wouldn’t know it from laughter and fun in the summer sun. The Arthritis Foundation is hosting its Juvenile Arthritis Summer Camp in Columbia County and we sent 28/22 photojournalist L Bacerra […]
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, July 8-14
A house in Jim Thorpe that sold for $743,400 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 37 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $282,697. The average price per square foot ended up at $175.
Anthracite Railroad Ramble Set for July 31
Hosted by the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) and Reading & Northern Railroad, the Anthracite Railroad Ramble, will depart from a brand new station in Nesquehoning. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. A day-long train ride through northeastern Pennsylvania will take visitors back in time on Wednesday, July 31.
Troy Fair returning for its 148th year
TROY, Pa. (WETM) – The Troy Fair is returning for its 148th year next week with many shows, rides, games, food and fun for the whole family to enjoy. The Troy Fair will open its doors on Monday, July 22, and run daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. until Saturday, July 27. Admission at […]
New Name. Same Mission. Paint the Planet Pink!
Paint Pittston Pink® has rebranded to Paint the Planet Pink® – catchy new name, fun new logo, same important mission: “bringing the community together to support a cure for ALL cancers through research and clinical trials.” We’re still PPP, an all-volunteer 501c3 organization. I...
Quest closing Pennsylvania lab, laying off 121 people
Quest Diagnostics is closing a lab in Pennsylvania and laying off 121 employees at the site, the company said in a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter filed with the state. The Norristown lab performs workforce drug testing on urine specimens. Quest is consolidating its capabilities at a facility...
Manufactured homeowners still protesting rent gouging
(The Center Square) – Manufactured home communities offer affordable housing options for people on fixed incomes, but in Pennsylvania, homeowners say “predatory” lot rent increases threaten their way of life. Two bills that could resolve the issue have lawmakers at odds and expressing skepticism about their prospects. Manufactured homes are constructed in factories and assembled on-site. Residents typically own the home, but not always the land on which it sits....
Innovation at Work: Lackawanna College Launches Groundbreaking Clinical Education Consortium
Lackawanna College is excited to announce its partnerships with the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), the City of Scranton, and several regional healthcare organizations to establish the Northeast Pennsylvania Clinical Education Consortium (NEPCEC). This initiative marks a significant milestone in clinical education, aimed at creating a robust healthcare network in the region.
Frackville's Holy Ascension Orthodox Church to Host Vehicle Blessings This Sunday
Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Frackville invites the community to join in a vehicle blessing event on Sunday, July 21st. Following the celebration of Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m., the church will hold its annual blessing of vehicles, a tradition observed on the feast day of the Prophet Elijah. This...
Pennsylvania Arby’s employees allegedly stole nearly $3,000 in roast beef
(WHTM) — Where’s the beef? Well, two women who worked for a Pennsylvania Arby’s may know after State Police alleged they stole thousands of dollars worth of beef from the restaurant. According to court documents, Stephanie Davis, 63, and Shaniyah West, 21, both of Williamsport, allegedly worked...
Pennsylvania fire chief resigns after sharing 'approval' of Trump assassination attempt
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (TND) — A Pennsylvania fire chief has resigned after making a questionable social media post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Jim Simmonds, who was the Prospect Park, Pa. fire marshal, posted on social media he supported the assassination attempt, the borough wrote...
Shapiro Administration Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs
From Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. On Wednesday, July 17, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment by the Shapiro Administration in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers. The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will fund program locations at Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia. Upon completion, participants will receive assistance in applying to jobs with local manufacturers, and once hired, will receive support as needed.
Three Geisinger hospitals recognized as ‘high-performing’
Three Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings, including two named as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center were named among the Best Hospitals in Pennsylvania, with Geisinger Wyoming...
Pennsylvania’s Inconsistent Property Tax System
Pennsylvania’s property tax system faces significant challenges due to the lack of mandatory, regular property reassessments. Unlike other states, Pennsylvania allows counties to decide when to reassess properties, leading to some counties delaying reassessments for decades. This results in a “lopsided tax system” where property taxes are not uniformly assessed, causing discrepancies and economic stagnation.
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