Pmvb 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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