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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan proposal introduced this week could bring federal recognition and increased tourism investment to northeastern Pennsylvania by designating the Endless Mountains region as a National Heritage …
Endless Mountains Push Gains Momentum With New Senate Bill Read More
BENSALEM, PA — Parx Casino opened the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem this week, adding a new lodging option adjacent to its gaming and entertainment complex in Bucks County.
Parx Casino Opens Parxview Hotel in Bensalem Read More
GREENCASTLE, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Chad Reichard announced this week that $16,559.17 in unclaimed property has been returned to Rescue Hose Company No. 1, a fire …
Pennsylvania Treasury Returns $16K to Greencastle Fire Company Read More
MANHEIM, PA — Farmers across Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River Basin will receive more than $5.5 million in state-supported funding to reduce water pollution and improve farm sustainability following an announcement by …
$5.5M Farm Investment Targets Water Pollution, Boosts Sustainability Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State agents executed three search warrants in Allegheny County in mid-March, seizing multiple firearms and filing charges against several individuals, including two juveniles, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s …
Gun Raids Net Weapons, Juveniles Charged Ahead of Draft Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty Thursday, March 26, to possessing a firearm while unlawfully in the United States, federal prosecutors said.
Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession in Berks Case Read More
SPRING CITY, PA — The Pennsylvania Auditor General released a compliance audit of the Liberty Fire Company Relief Association of the Borough of Spring City, identifying four findings related to …
Audit Finds Violations, Flags Risk to Spring City Fire Relief Funds Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal contractors could face new restrictions and penalties after President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Thursday prohibiting certain diversity, equity, and inclusion practices tied to …
Could Federal Contracts Change? New Order Targets DEI Rules Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Three individuals, including a juvenile, are facing charges after police said a traffic stop led to the alleged discovery of multiple firearms and drugs.
Traffic Stop Uncovers Guns, Drugs, and Juvenile Involved Read More
EAST WHITELAND TWP, PA — Drivers should prepare for midday disruptions next week as PennDOT closes a key turn lane on Route 29 (Morehall Road) for ongoing sinkhole remediation work.
Route 29 Turn Lane Closure Could Cause Major Delays Read More