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Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
Topper Comments on PASSHE Chancellor Greenstein’s Resignation
The Republican chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), issued the following statement on the resignation of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Dan Greenstein:. “It has been an honor to work alongside Dr. Greenstein during his tenure as chancellor of our state system...
Storm Causes Damage to Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Exec Director's Farm
David Smith, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, is thankful. His farm in Palmyra was damaged in an unexpected storm July 17, but no one was hurt. “It was pretty isolated.” Smith said. “Some of the reporting said the weather event was about 200 yards wide and...
Pennsylvania could be a lithium goldmine, if the tech catches up
(The Center Square) — The hunt for critical minerals in Pennsylvania is on. A multi-billion-dollar industry is at hand — if innovators can make the technology work and scale up from the lab to the field. With lithium — used in solar energy, batteries, and other electronics — the commonwealth may have an opportunity to salvage the metal from oil and gas wastewater. If it works, Pennsylvania could see an...
Lieutenant governor holds event to highlight state budget investment for safer communities
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis held an event at the Bench Mark Program building on Wednesday to highlight money passed in the state budget to fight gun violence. The bipartisan state budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro earlier this month will invest in violence intervention and prevention...
Rally for Russ fundraiser supports Canevari
The community turned out July 13 to support Russell Canevari at the Rally for Russ at VFW Post 5544 in Jessup. Canevari underwent a kidney transplant surgery on July 3. Jennifer Jackson, Canevari’s daughter, said everything was donated for the fundraiser, and the Valley View girls basketball team volunteered to serve the dinners.
National Night Out in Blakely
BLAKELY, Pa. — "Well, this is a special night for us every year because we acknowledge our boys in blue. Our Blakely Borough Police Department and those throughout the nation," said Blakely Mayor Jeanette Acciare-Mariani. Mayor Jeanette Acciare-Mariani is also president of the Blakely Borough Crimewatch, "This year, we...
Train car vandal sought in Wayne County
HONESDALE, Pa. — The Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions on Main Street in Honesdale are known for keeping the history of the railroad alive. "We run to the outskirts of Hawley and back we give every body the history of Honesdale and how the birthplace of the American railroad happened here," said Kat Bischak media manger for the Stourbridge Line.
Olympic spirit in the Poconos
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — On the mats at the International Gymnastics School near Stroudsburg, gymnasts are perfecting their craft. Just like the pros on Team USA. "It is super exciting to be a part of the Olympic spirit here at camp," said program director Brad LeClair. From the bars,...
10 most expensive homes sold in Monroe County, July 15-21
A house in Stroudsburg that sold for $725,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monroe County in the past week. In total, 40 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $288,233, or $209 per square foot.
Father charged after son allegedly smokes pot
Davidson Township, Pa. — A child confessed to smoking marijuana he found inside a tool box in the basement of his father’s home. Duane Lewis White, 42, of Williamsport blamed construction workers for leaving the substance at the home on Route 42 in Davidson Township, Trooper Ryan Joyce said. When told of charges being filed, White allegedly became irate and left the State Police Barracks in LaPorte. The minor was...
The Wright Center Announces Monthly ‘Walk with a Doc’ Events
The Wright Center for Community Health invites residents of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne counties to put on their walking shoes and take a step towards improved health by joining one of the three regional, monthly Walk with a Doc events. This doctor-led initiative brings health care providers and community members...
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