Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’

(Dec 11, 2023)

At a news conference at his Scranton office Monday morning, Cartwright and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, joined with state and local leaders to celebrate their recent announcement of a major milestone in bringing the Amtrak passenger rail service back between Scranton and New York City. Read more

 

State hosts roundtable discussion focusing on supports for older adults

(Dec 08, 2023)

Secretary Kavulich was joined by State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, Rep. Kyle Donahue and Rep. Kyle Mullins. Read more

 

Department of Aging Hosts Roundtable in Scranton

(Dec 08, 2023)

“We have to be successful; we have no choice. We need to be able to be a team and be supportive and celebrate. We need to make sure the rest of the Commonwealth can look here, to Scranton, to see how we can launch this program,” says Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna. Read more

 

Secretary of Aging Hosts Roundtable Discussion Focusing on Elder Abuse, Protections and Supports for Older Adults

(Dec 08, 2023)

Following the discussion, attendees toured and received an update on the construction of Telespond's first-of-its-kind older adult advocacy center in the Commonwealth specifically designed to serve older adults who are victims of abuse or neglect in Lackawanna and five surrounding counties. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4

(Dec 04, 2023)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Aging: Senior Community Center Grants Who May Apply: Pennsylvania Senior Community Centers with an existing, contractual relationship with an Area Agency on Aging. Use: To help Pennsylvania’s Senior Community Centers increase participation and programming Funds: Up to $2 million in grant funding is available. Grants vary depending on staff levels. Application Deadline: December 15, 2023 More information: Aging Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention and Prevention Who May Apply: Community-based organizations with 501(c)(3) designation, institutions of higher education, municipalities, district attorneys, and counties, Use: Effective local intervening and preventive measures to stop gun and group violence that is occurring across the state in both the short- and long-term Funds: $40 million in state funding is available for two tracks: VIP Grants: Applicants can request up to 50% of their operating budget up to $950,00 total. Coordinated Community Violence Intervention Strategies Projects (CCVI): Applicants can request up to $3 million in total funding over a 36-month period (funding match required). PCCD anticipates approving only 2-3 CCVI projects. Application Deadline: January 18, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Read more

 

Dive teams find new place to call home in Scott Township

(Nov 22, 2023)

“Today we are here to celebrate the grant we were able to get for the gentleman and woman and we are very proud to do it sometimes you don’t need them until you’re in a crisis,” said Representative Bridget Kosierowski. Read more

 

Pennsylvania’s farmers receive over $676,000 to grow their businesses

(Nov 21, 2023)

MudPond's owner Ben Rust talks to State Representative Bridget Kosierowski at his new shop. Read more

 

Small business association criticizes Pa. American Water's proposed water-rate hike

(Nov 21, 2023)

Pennsylvania officials, including state Reps. Kyle Mullins (D-Lackawanna), Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) and Kyle Donahue (D-Lackawanna), have protested the increase. Read more

 

Community rallies after proposed water rate hike

(Nov 20, 2023)

On Monday, Sen. Flynn, along with State Representative Kyle Mullins, Kyle Donahue, and Bridget Kosierowski called for a community campaign to take action against PAW, but they’re not the only ones who are outraged over the proposed rate hikes. Read more

 

State legislators unite against proposed ‘massive’ water rate increases

(Nov 19, 2023)

In a joint effort, Sen. Marty Flynn and State Representatives Kyle Mullins, Bridget Kosierowski, and Kyle Donahue said they are deeply concerned in regards to the substantial water-rate increases proposed by Pennsylvania American Water. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)

(Nov 15, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Union members at Regional Hospital demand investment from CHS to avoid strike

(Nov 09, 2023)

State representatives Kyle Donahue and Bridget Kosierowski are also in support of the union members. Read more

 

Union at Regional Hospital of Scranton might strike

(Nov 09, 2023)

Employees represented by SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, state Rep. Kyle Donahue, D-113, Scranton, and state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., delivered an open letter to Community Health System, the parent firm of Regional, condemning CHS for what the union and supporters view as putting profits over people and gutting operations. Read more

 

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23

(Nov 02, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Teacher shortage reaches crisis level in Pennsylvania: Record-high attrition impacts local schools

(Nov 02, 2023)

Said state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski: “It’s at a crisis level our shortage of teachers. There’s times when there is no teacher or substitute available, kids have to go into classrooms with other teachers and that’s just a huge challenge for that teacher to teach a classroom of 40-50 2nd graders. Read more

 

Meredith Hose Company breaks ground on new fire station

(Oct 27, 2023)

Meredith Hose Co. lauded state Rep. Kyle Mullins and Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, among others, for helping the department secure funding. Read more

 

Bark in Riverfront Park: Dickson City's new Riverfront pooches, paddlers, picknickers

(Oct 21, 2023)

State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-114, Waverly Twp., whose district includes Dickson City, attended the ribbon cutting and spoke of advocating for grant funding of the park and how wonderful it is to see it open. Read more

 

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Oct 11, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more

 

Kosierowski welcomes $60,000 grant for Greenfield park

(Oct 06, 2023)

"It’s always nice when residents directly benefit from state funding, and this is just one example of that happening in our area,” said Kosierowski. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)

(Oct 03, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’
Dec 11, 2023

State hosts roundtable discussion focusing on supports for older adults
Dec 08, 2023

Department of Aging Hosts Roundtable in Scranton
Dec 08, 2023

Secretary of Aging Hosts Roundtable Discussion Focusing on Elder Abuse, Protections and Supports for Older Adults
Dec 08, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application, Dec. 4
Dec 04, 2023

Dive teams find new place to call home in Scott Township
Nov 22, 2023

Pennsylvania’s farmers receive over $676,000 to grow their businesses
Nov 21, 2023

Small business association criticizes Pa. American Water's proposed water-rate hike
Nov 21, 2023

Community rallies after proposed water rate hike
Nov 20, 2023

State legislators unite against proposed ‘massive’ water rate increases
Nov 19, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)
Nov 15, 2023

Union members at Regional Hospital demand investment from CHS to avoid strike
Nov 09, 2023

Union at Regional Hospital of Scranton might strike
Nov 09, 2023

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23
Nov 02, 2023

Teacher shortage reaches crisis level in Pennsylvania: Record-high attrition impacts local schools
Nov 02, 2023

Meredith Hose Company breaks ground on new fire station
Oct 27, 2023

Bark in Riverfront Park: Dickson City's new Riverfront pooches, paddlers, picknickers
Oct 21, 2023

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities
Oct 11, 2023

Kosierowski welcomes $60,000 grant for Greenfield park
Oct 06, 2023

State Grant Programs Open For Application (10/03/2023)
Oct 03, 2023