PennDOT to Open Centers for Real ID Services on May 19
PennDOT will open 15 centers across Pennsylvania on Monday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. for REAL ID services only. Officials say the centers can issue REAL IDs on the spot. Nearly 60,000 people have already received one during these events.
Read MoreUgi Gas Rates Hold Steady for June, Increase Likely By December
UGI says natural gas rates will stay the same through June, but a small hike is expected December 1. If approved, the average residential customer would see a 1.1% increase, about $1.22 more per month. Commercial and industrial customers could also see slight bumps.
Read MoreKohberger Defense Claims Alternate Suspect in Idaho Murders
Monroe County native Bryan Kohberger’s legal team told an Idaho judge it plans to argue someone else killed four University of Idaho students in 2022. The judge gave the defense until next week to show evidence of another suspect. He also barred livestreaming of the August trial and ordered both sides to list who had […]
Read MorePennsylvania Bill Proposes Stiffer Penalties for Trail Camera Theft
A new bill in Pennsylvania aims to crack down on theft and vandalism of trail cameras used by hunters. Already approved by the House Game and Fisheries Committee, the new law would impose fines from $1,000 to $1,500, possible jail time up to three months, and a one-year suspension of hunting and trapping licenses for […]
Read MoreLocal Police to Enforce Paul Miller Law Banning Distracted Driving Starting June 5
A new Pennsylvania law aimed at reducing distracted driving will take effect June 5th. Under Paul Miller’s Law, drivers caught holding a mobile phone while behind the wheel—including at stop signs or red lights—can be pulled over. The only allowed phone use is when the vehicle is fully stopped and parked.
Read MorePmvb Awards $20,000 to Support Monroe County Community Projects
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is giving $10,000 each to Mount Pocono Borough and the Mount Pocono Parks and Recreation Foundation. The funds will help with the Winter Wonderland Holiday display and the creation of a pocket park. Since 2022, the bureau has awarded over $1.4 million to support projects across Monroe, Pike, Wayne, and […]
Read MoreEx Ymca Director Charged with Embezzling Nearly $100,000
In Lackawanna County, Carbondale police arrested 44 year old Jason Mackie, the former executive director of the Carbondale YMCA, on charges of embezzling $99,844 from the organization between December 2020 and April 2024. Authorities say Mackie altered deposits and wrote unnecessary checks to steal funds. He faces theft and related charges.
Read MoreNew Lock Feature for Ebt Cards
SNAP recipients in Pennsylvania can now digitally lock their EBT cards to stop benefit theft. The state has launched the new feature through the ConnectEBT app and website, letting users lock their cards either everywhere or just outside Pennsylvania. Officials say it’s a response to rising cases of skimming fraud. The move aims to protect […]
Read MorePenn State Wilkes-barre Among Campuses at Risk of Closure
The future of Penn State Wilkes-Barre is now uncertain. It’s one of seven campuses the university is considering shutting down due to declining enrollment and budget pressures. A leaked report lists Wilkes-Barre alongside several other locations. The board of trustees has delayed a planned public vote and will meet privately instead. No timeline has been […]
Read MoreHershey’s Kisses Could Become Pennsylvania’s Official Candy
Hershey’s Kisses could soon be known as the official candy of Pennsylvania. The bill cleared the House and now heads to the Senate, where a competing proposal would give the honor to Peeps. Governor Josh Shapiro has said he would sign the Hershey’s Kisses bill if it makes it to his desk. Pennsylvania would be […]
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