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Owner of Pa. casino buys hotel
The parent company of one the largest casinos in Pennsylvania has purchased a nearby hotel. Greenwood Racing Inc., the parent company of Parx Casino, has announced that its subsidiary has purchased The Inn at Fox Chase at 3327 State Road in Bensalem Township, Bucks County. Parx Casino is located at 2999 State Road.
The iCan Bike Camp rides through Pennsylvania for kids with disabilities
This bike camp rides through many places, and it made a pit stop in Pennsylvania.It's part of the nonprofit, iCan Shine, and teaches kids with disabilities how to ride bikes.At the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, a team of volunteers gave 1-on-1 guidance with the children.Not only do the kids pick up biking, but also a sense of confidence learning a new skill."It's so much more than just learning to ride a bike. It's the confidence and self-esteem that they build for themselves. It's the inclusion with neighborhood friends and schoolmates. It's the change in family dynamics where now the whole family can go out for a bike ride," said Bike Tech with iCan Bike, Kent Husa.For more information, check out the video above.Also, check out iCan Shine on their website.
Pennsylvania senator introduces bill to train, hire, retain local prosecutors
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTAJ) — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced bipartisan legislation to better support, hire, train and retain local prosecutors. He introduced the bicameral Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for (HIRRE) Prosecutors Act. This act would create a federal competitive grant program to provide district attorneys with the staff and resources they […]
PA Couple Charged with Identity Theft at Casino
A Pennsylvania couple is facing several charges after allegedly attempting to profit at someone else’s expense. Nigel Paul Correa, 51, of Sunbury, was arrested on felony charges of identity theft and conspiracy to obtain property by false pretense. Correa also has two extradition/fugitive orders from another state. Jessica R....
Josh Shapiro’s environmental record under scrutiny with new national attention
On March 13, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro discussed his energy plan in Scranton. Back in Scranton, Pennsylvania, five months ago, Governor Josh Shapiro stood in a union hall to unveil his administration’s latest energy plan, which was promoted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” Despite the initial excitement, the moment was far from triumphant.
Volunteers collect 'depressing volume' of roadside trash across the state
For Aspinwall resident Kevin Kerr, the worst part of cleaning litter from Freeport Road is the sheer number of cigarette butts. “We get the food wrappers and pop cans, but the most frustrating and plentiful is definitely the butts,” said Kerr, who volunteers twice a year for the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program.
Middleburg Man ‘Seriously’ Hurt in Route 522 Snyder County Wreck
KREAMER – An accident near Kreamer, in Snyder County, sent a man to Geisinger Monday afternoon. State police say 75-year-old Claude Stanley of Middleburg sustained what they suspected were serious injuries. They say his small SUV crossed the center line of Route 522 and hit a tractor-trailer. Stanley was...
Man steals money out of wallet left at fast-food restaurant
Shamokin Dam, Pa. — A Sunbury man was charged for allegedly stealing $950 from a wallet a customer left on a table at a McDonald's restaurant. The victim was at the Shamokin Dam McDonald's on July 6 when he ate there and accidentally left without his wallet. When the victim returned to the restaurant a short time later, he found the wallet sitting on the table but the cash was missing. The victim told Officer Jacob Shipman of Shamokin Dam Police he had around $840...
Touch-A-Truck, pancake breakfast set for Saturday at Bradford County Airport
Radigan Media, the Towanda Rotary Club and the Bradford County Airport are teaming up to host a Touch-A-Truck and fly-in pancake breakfast this weekend. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bradford County Airport, located at 415 Airport Road in Towanda. The pancake breakfast...
Farmers Inn and Tavern holds grand opening in Shavertown
SHAVERTOWN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the historic Farmers Inn and Tavern in Luzerne County. The restaurant and inn were closed due to the pandemic and is now under new ownership. Crews worked to renovate and restore the property, which has been open since the end of June, […]
Yellen says Harris would keep Biden's vow against middle-class US tax hikes
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris would adhere to President Joe Biden's vow against raising taxes on middle-income Americans and helped formulate Biden-Harris administration proposals to raise taxes on the wealthy and on corporations, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday.
Toll increase coming for these Pa., N.J. bridges
Drivers who use the Delaware River Port Authority’s four bridges between New Jersey and Philadelphia will see a toll increase for the first time in 13 years, starting on Sept. 1. It’s been a good run of paying a $5 car toll to cross the Walt Whitman, Benjamin Franklin,...