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From transportation to tourism, White Haven celebrates 200th birthday
White Haven started with a log cabin in 1824. Now, the borough will toast its 200th anniversary with a street festival this weekend. Lifelong resident and Borough Council member Robert Lamson is thrilled to bring the celebration back to Main Street, in the spirit of events that once were held here.
Lower Saucon Twp. Hires New Manager
Lower Saucon Township has named former East Stroudsburg Borough manager Brian Bond as its new manager. Lower Saucon Township has named former East Stroudsburg Borough manager Brian Bond as its new manager. According to a news release, Bond has nearly a decade of experience as a municipal manager and has...
Seth Ellison’s “Lost in Paradise” Exhibit at Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery
Penn State Wilkes-Barre Friedman Art Gallery will host a new solo exhibition by artist Seth Ellison entitled “Lost in Paradise.” Featuring a variety of Ellison’s paintings, the exhibit will run from August 18 through October 25. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays from...
FOX56 Community Calendar through July 27
NORTHEAST & CENTRAL Pa. (WOLF) — Here’s what’s happening in your community with FOX56’s Sam Durante:. Wednesday begins the annual Laporte Fireman’s Carnival which kicks off with the fireman’s parade. There’s food, vendors, a DJ plus bounce houses and fire trucks rides. Gates open daily at 5.
2 regional pizza shops celebrating milestone anniversaries with tasty deals
Popular restaurants in Northampton and Schuylkill counties are marking their 45th and 75th birthdays respectively with separate promotions, including $4.95 pies and a slice of pizza and drink for $1.75. Campus Pizza, at 22 E. Fourth St. in south Bethlehem, is celebrating its 45th anniversary by offering $4.95 large plain...
170-year-old church destroyed in Tioga County Pennsylvania afternoon fire
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) — The remnants of a small Baptist church in Tioga County Pa. were seen from the roadway on Thursday after a devastating fire on Wednesday. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene of the fire on Thursday, the Cherry Flats Baptist Church sign and steeple are among the few items […]
Bucks County Lake Listed as One of the Best Spots for Bass Fishing in Pennsylvania
A lake in Bucks County is being recognized as one of the best spots in the state for a long-beloved outdoor activity. Brian Whipkey wrote about the local lake for GoErie. Nockamixon Lake, located within Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, was listed amongst several large reservoirs in Pennsylvania where bass fishing is plentiful. A popular destination for local residents and visitors to the area, the lake and its park are replete with opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the program and applications are open through August 19, said Julia Brinjac, digital equity program manager...
Trump keeps battleground state lead
Former President Donald Trump is maintaining his edge in key battleground states despite concerns from his own pollster that the replacement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee would knock him out of the lead. In the just-released Emerson College Polling-Hill newspaper survey, Trump lost a little ground but still leads the […]
Reforming juvenile justice system benefits kids, communities
We are youth advocates who were incarcerated at the ages of 14 and 15. We don’t want the juvenile legal system to do to others what it did to us and our peers. When a juvenile under 18 comes into the justice system, the juvenile must be treated not as adult, but as a child, a kid.
Divorce in Delaware leads area states; NJ, Pa slow to break up
Pennsylvania is a known hotbed for people seeking open relationships, but Delaware has trouble staying married. And New Jersey is slow to marry or divorce. Here’s what marriage and divorce rates look like, according to U.S. News and World Report. Delaware, New Jersey and New York have the lowest...
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. California is the state with the most Olympic qualifiers (138), followed by Florida (46), then Texas (42). The Olympics Opening Ceremony is...
Arrest made in Stourbridge Line train car break-ins
HONESDALE, Pa. — An arrest has been made in connection with several Stourbridge Line break-ins. Honesdale Borough Police arrested 20-year-old Michael Tyahla Thursday evening for burglarizing Stourbridge Line Raildorad cars and the Runaway Train Brewery. Tyahla allegedly told police that items taken from the railroad cars, including a large...
Tobyhanna Army Depot Acknowledges Contributions of Veteran Workforce
According to Tobyhanna Army Depot and the Department of Labor, an estimated 200,000 military members retire or separate from the U.S. Armed Forces every year. Their transition into civilian life can be daunting, especially regarding employment. In 2017, Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale established National Hire a Veteran Day. Observed annually on July 25, this day serves as a call to action for employers to recruit and hire veterans.
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