Make Plans to Enjoy Fall Colors in the Poconos
It’s now officially ‘Fall’… that time of year when the leaves change and Pennsylvania bursts into vibrant colors. If you are planning a road trip to take it all in, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources can help. Beginning September 29, weekly fall foliage reports can be found online online at www.dcnr.pa.gov. The […]
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Scam Warning!
The State Department of Human Services is warning now of a potential scam targeting recipients of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in which someone shows up at your door and asks to see your utility bills. It’s an attempt to steal your identity. Report any suspicious activity by calling the fraud tip line, at […]
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Game Land Tours Offered in October
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering tours of Pennsylvania Game Lands next month. There will be free tours offered on three Sundays in October at various locations across the commonwealth. Tours are rain or shine and open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads.
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State Police Event at Pocono International
Hundreds of people showed up recently to meet up with members of the Pennsylvania State Police for Troop N’s Sunny Day Camp at Pocono Raceway. The event allowed those with special needs or disabilities to participate in an experience like Camp Cadet, without the physically demanding aspects.
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No More Plastic Bags
A major Northeastern Pennsylvania grocery chain is no longer offering plastic bags. Shoppers at Wegmans can now purchase reusable bags for 99 cents, or paper bags for a nickel each. Wegmans will be donating the money from paper bag sales to a local charity.
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