Month: January 2025

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Monroe Public Transit Goes Contactless

Monroe County public transit riders can now pay fares with ease using the new contactless payment system. The Pocono Pony buses are equipped with Tap & Dash devices, allowing passengers to pay via debit or credit cards and smart devices. While cash will still be accepted, the new system aims to streamline boarding.

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Avian Flu Blamed For Hundreds Of Goose Deaths

Hundreds of snow geese have been found dead in the greater Allentown area, with avian influenza suspected as the cause. Wildlife rehabilitators have been collecting sick and dying birds since mid-December, with snow geese being the most affected. People in the area are advised not to touch dead birds or allow pets in affected areas […]

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PA Farm Show Ready To Kick Off

The Pennsylvania Farm Show kicks off Saturday in Harrisburg, offering something for everyone. The ever-popular 1,000-pound butter sculpture also returns. For $5, visitors can snuggle up to a cow, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation. The event runs through January 11.

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With Cold Comes Call For Fire Safety

Pocono residents are being reminded to prioritize home heating safety as the colder weather sets in. Experts say yearly furnace servicing and proper ventilation are critical to avoid carbon monoxide buildup. They also warn against using unventilated space heaters, and stress the importance of working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.  

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Real ID Deadline May 7th In PA

The deadline is fast approaching… Pennsylvania residents have only until May 7th to obtain a Real ID for air travel or entry to federal facilities. PennDOT is holding a Real ID popup event at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, from tomorrow through January 11th. To apply, visit a driver’s license center, Real ID center, […]

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Big Renovations Getting Underway At Penn State

The demolition of the Beaver Stadium press box kicks off a $700 million renovation project this Saturday morning, beginning at 8. Fans are invited to watch the spectacle from a designated viewing area. The demolition marks the first phase of renovations, with construction continuing through the 2025 season.

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I-80 Sinkhole Repaired In New Jersey

I-80 east in Morris County, New Jersey, is now open again following emergency repairs to a massive sinkhole that was discovered near milepost 34. The 40-foot by 40-foot sinkhole, caused by an abandoned mine, forced a closure starting December 26. Crews worked around the clock. The sinkhole was stabilized, and now, full reconstruction of the […]

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State Police Say No Known Threats In PA After New Orleans Terror Attack

Pennsylvania State Police today, continue to maintain that there is no known active threat here in our state following that deadly vehicle attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, and the explosion of a cyber truck at the Trump Plaza hotel in Las Vegas. Pennsylvania authorities, who were already deploying extra patrols for the holiday, […]

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Game Commission Stocks More Than 230,000 Pheasants For Winter Season

Winter pheasant hunting is now underway here in Pennsylvania, where more than 230,000 pheasants have been stocked across the state. The season runs until February 28, with public lands available for hunting. An interactive map on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website shows stocking locations.

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