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Plant the town red for Mother's Day
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Hanging baskets and bright red geraniums are making their way out the door. Safe Monroe, formerly Women's Resources of Monroe County, has held its Plant the Town Red flower sale for nearly 20 years. "Every year that I've bought these flowers, they last the entire...
See all homes sold in Warren County, May 6 to May 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Warren County reported from May 6 to May 12. There were 4 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 913-square-foot home on Millbrook Road in Washington that sold for $500,000. Hackettstown.
Officials signal NJ ready to preserve more farmland slated for warehouse development
Officials complete purchase of Warren County parcel as developer drops warehouse plan. New Jerseyans can expect the state to take a more aggressive approach to buying and preserving farmland that is slated for warehouse development now that it has completed its $27.2 million purchase of a 566-acre parcel in Warren County, state officials said.
How much are Lehigh Valley hospitals giving back to the community? See the results from a recent report
St. Luke’s University Health Network’s hospitals proportionally gave back more to their communities than other hospitals in Pennsylvania in 2021, according to a new report from a health care think tank. St Luke’s contributions to the communities — including through financial assistance, free or discounted care, community health improvement services and grants or donations to community causes — ...
Tractor-trailer rolls over I-80 in Monroe County
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Tuesday that a tractor-trailer rolled over on Interstate 80. Accoridng to PennDot the crash occurred in Stroud Township, on I-80E, just before exit 303. Traffic slowed for at lease a few minutes but began moving again around 4:45 p.m., said PennDOT officials. […]
Greenwich Township One of 18 Districts Awarded Teacher Climate and Culture Innovation Grants
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his administration announced on May 6, 2024, that nearly $2 million has been awarded in Teacher Climate and Culture Innovation Grants. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced grant funding designed to enhance teacher climate and culture by supporting districts in developing and implementing strategies to reclaim teacher time. The grant aims to aid districts in reducing administrative paperwork and streamlining other tasks that pull educators away from the class. In total, 18 school districts are being awarded Teacher Climate...
Pennsylvania to join other states in banning the use of cell phones while driving
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Across the nation, 26 states have banned the use of handheld cell phones while behind the wheel. Pennsylvania will now be the next to join the list. This piece of legislation has close ties to the Poconos. State Senator Rosemary Brown introduced the bill nearly a decade ago, shortly after 21-year-old Paul Miller was killed on Route 33 in Saylorsburg. Police say the crash happened because of a distracted tractor-trailer driver.
Forks shopping center seeks expansion. LVIA debuts Orlando flight. | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, May 13:. BETHLEHEM/EASTON | UGI Utilities Inc. is set to begin gas main replacement projects Monday in Bethlehem and Wednesday in Easton. Drivers, residents and business owners may experience road closures, detours, parking restrictions and traffic delays during construction hours 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and there will be some interruptions to natural gas service. Click the links above or visit ugi.reportablenews.com to learn more.
‘Paul Miller’s Law’ aims to make PA roads safer
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton mom vowed to make the roads safer when her son was tragically killed by a distracted driver. After more than a decade of fighting for change, it will soon be illegal to use a hand-held device while driving in Pennsylvania. This story is both heartbreaking and inspirational. This mother […]
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