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Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center Namesake Dr. Edwin Cottrell Honored by French Consulate
Anne-Laure Desjonquères, Atlanta consul general of France, presented Dr. Cottrell with the National Order of the Legion of Honor, France’s most prestigious order, created by Emperor Napoleon in 1802 to recognize individuals who served France or the ideals it upholds. American veterans who risked their lives fighting on French territory during World War II are eligible for the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honor, which expresses the gratitude of the French people to the American soldiers who helped liberate France between June 6, 1944, and May 8, 1945.
NEW LIST: Which NJ & PA Big Lots Stores Are Closing Permanently?
I filled you in a few weeks ago that a beloved retailer was in financial trouble. Big Lots, a discount chain, with over 1,000 locations across America has fallen on tough times because of what the company is calling, "elevated inflation." Not as many Americans are shopping because paychecks aren't...
'It's just going to keep going up': Spikes in voter registration being seen locally, across the country
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - It may only be July, but the folks at the Lehigh County Elections office are busy. "Three months in advance of the November election we are at 28,000 requests," said Chief Clerk Tim Benyo. "It's just going to keep going up." Benyo says he anticipates around 100,000...
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 […]
Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Construction Engineer Alan Williamson, left, explains how the new toll gantries will work along the turnpike. Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call.
NJ gas prices are dropping at the pump. Here's why
We're in peak summer travel season, and dropping gas prices across the Mid-Atlantic region may help prolong your warm-weather getaway plans. New Jersey gas prices are typically on the lower side of averages across the country, but now they are dropping even lower, just in time for summer getaways. If you are heading to...
Republicans rip FBI director's testimony that Trump might not have been hit by a bullet
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday pushed back against FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee that former President Donald Trump may not have been hit directly with a bullet during the attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania. Wray, whom Trump nominated to...
Former AG Bill Barr personally involved in decision to publicize details of 2020 mail-in ballot probe, DOJ watchdog finds
A Justice Department watchdog has found that former Attorney General Bill Barr was personally involved in the decision to publicize an incident from the 2020 election – nine mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being discarded in a dumpster in Pennsylvania – that flamed the false narrative of widespread voter fraud.
Pennsylvania Resources Council Announces 7 Upcoming Collection Events
Clean out the basement, the garage and the garden shed. There’s still plenty of time in 2024 to responsibly dispose of a wide variety of materials at upcoming collection events hosted by Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC).
PA Parents can use new app to find accessible playgrounds
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new app from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society can help families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their kid’s needs. Parents across the commonwealth can now find accessible playgrounds using the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s Park Finder app. In a release sent out on […]
Man stole air conditioners from Pa. animal hospital: police
A Bushkill Township man was charged Tuesday with taking two commercial air conditioners from outside an animal hospital, leaving the staff and animals sweltering for a day until the units were replaced. The 36-year-old took the air conditioners early Monday from HanoverView Animal Hospital on Beth Bath Pike in East...
ACNB Bank to acquire Traditions Bank in Pennsylvania
ACNB Corp., the holding company for ACNB Bank and ACNB Insurance Services, is acquiring Traditions Bank, owned by Traditions Bancorp. © Shutterstock The all-stock transaction will merge two Pennsylvania community banks. ACNB, headquartered in Gettysburg, currently has 26 community banking offices and three loan offices in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster and York counties in Pennsylvania, […] The post ACNB Bank to acquire Traditions Bank in Pennsylvania appeared first on Financial Regulation News.
PECO Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
PECO lineworkers ensure service reliability for 1.7 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each year on July 10, PECO joins utilities across the country to honor lineworkers who work tirelessly to provide our customers with the safe, reliable energy service they depend on to power their lives. We recognize the lineworkers...
Take in a Pride parade, try salsa dancing and check out classic cars: Things to do in central Pa. this weekend
Across central Pa., there are numerous fun activities, events, and other exciting things happening this weekend, including taking a salsa class, carnival rides, and a free concert from David Archuleta. Below is a short list of events happening this weekend worth braving the heat to attend:. If you purchase a...
Election safety preparations underway in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the assassination attempt on a former president to the race for the White House getting heated, threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.FBI Pittsburgh told KDKA-TV, "In recent months, the FBI has seen an increase in threats to election workers across the country. The types of threats are varied and have included online threats and harassment, white powder letters to election facilities, and swatting against election workers. The FBI takes all threats of violence seriously, including threats targeting those who do the critical work of administering free and fair elections throughout...
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