Disaster Loan Extensions
Pennsylvania residents and businesses affected by the September storms and flooding will be happy to hear that the U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to April 24 for federal disaster loan applications. The extension applies to counties including Monroe, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming.
Read MorePolice Issue Warning About Drinking & Driving
Pennsylvania State police have announced they plan DUI checkpoints and roving patrols this weekend to deter drinking and driving. With a ‘zero-tolerance enforcement policy,’ patrols target high DUI areas. All counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania are participating.
Read MoreName Game?
A call is being made here in Pennsylvania for a change in the name of the Game Commission to better reflect its mission. Among the suggestions, ‘Pennsylvania Wildlife Commission’ to encompass the agency’s diverse responsibilities. While some officials oppose the change, citing the tradition, others say they do see merit in the idea.
Read MoreCommuters Will Pay More To Get Into Manhatten
Commuters from the Poconos need to brace for impact as a new congestion toll hits Manhattan. The $15 toll aims to reduce congestion, but many local residents who commute daily to the city for work, express concerns over the added cost and potential delays.
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