Looking to build on the continued success of the Northeast region in the Commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill assumed the role of chair of the Northeast Democratic Delegation in the PA House of Representatives today, a role previously held by state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
This partnership will advance regenerative organic research as well as farmer education at North America’s largest Regenerative Organic Certified Farm. Read more
King’s President the Rev. Thomas Looney thanked Gov. Tom Wolf, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, state Sen. John Yudichak, I-Swoyersville and Mayor George Brown for their support of the project. Read more
“As a community, we must resist becoming numb to these appalling acts and rise as unified people with the underlying goal of ceasing the violence." Read more
State Rep. Maureen Madden (D-115) said she was excited about the new resort drawing not only out-of-state visitors, but local guests looking for a weekend getaway and just about anyone else, including "the family that can afford $400 to $600 a night, or the family that wants to pick up their RV, throw their little hibachi in there and barbecue." Read more
Madden noted that the funds could be especially beneficial to mothers in the commonwealth, who she said have struggled to work due to the rise in child chare costs. Read more
"Even as the economy recovers in record fashion and unemployment numbers continue to drop, we’re still facing worldwide inflation, and the higher cost of living is impeding the recovery of working-class families who are the lifeblood of our communities,” said Madden. Read more
Legislation that would help communities turn blighted properties into affordable housing options was approved Tuesday by the House Urban Affairs Committee, according to the bill's author state Rep. Robert Freeman. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg believes that the Pennsylvania House should address the deep education funding inadequacies and implement the Fair Funding Formula. He believes that doing so would put every child on equal footing for a prosperous future. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer believes that the #PaHouse should act now and fully implement the #FairFundingFormula. He encourages parents from across the Lehigh Valley and beyond to call the GOP majority and insist public education get the attention it deserves this budget season. Read more
The resolution was spurred by National Minority Health Week, which was inspired by the creation of National Negro Health Week in 1915 by Booker T. Washington and the U.S. Public Health Service. The focus was to improve the overall health status of Black Americans and to encourage Black professionals to join the medical field. Read more
The GMVC is looking to hire nurse aides, nurse aide trainees, licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and an adaptive equipment technician. Anyone interested can learn more and even apply by attending a GMVC job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18503. Read more
The New Jersey Transit board voted 8 to 1 Wednesday to award Schiavone Construction Co., LLC, of Secaucus, a $32,410,490 contract to renovate a railroad tunnel and restore 2.8 miles of railroad tracks on the route where the Scranton-to-New York City train could someday rumble. Read more
Before proudly voting 'no' on a bill attacking transgender student-athletes, PA state Rep. Maureen Madden stood in solidarity with brave high school and college activists from her own community who regularly rally in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Being who you are, she said, is always OK and always acceptable. Read more
“Across Pennsylvania, faithful people of Muslim, Christian and Jewish faiths are observing religious holidays, grounded in their individual yet collective belief that a better day is ahead of us, filled with love, understanding, peace, justice and a sense of community that protects the dignity of each and every beloved person who calls this world home. We cannot lose sight of the tragedy of this legislation, seeking to codify discrimination and justify hate, being brought to Pennsylvanians as we are called to be better. Such a tragedy will cost us human lives for no gain, material or otherwise,” Schlossberg said. Read more
The University of Scranton is grateful to Rep. Mike Carroll, Rep. Kyle Mullins, Rep. Bridget Koseiroski, Rep. Thom Welby, and Nolan Trently, Scranton office director for Sen. Marty Flynn, for their participation in this year’s event. Read more
“A child complaining of a headache wouldn’t know it was caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, and in many instances, a caregiver might not jump to that conclusion,” McNeill said. Read more
The 2,502 state- and locally owned bridges in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties — the state Department of Transportation’s District 4 — include 23.6% rated in poor condition with 33 closed and 147 posted with weight limits. Read more
Included are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more
“It’s been a full year since this bill passed in the House of Representatives, and the Senate needs to act now,” Rozzi said. “Many senators are on record as supporters and the sole obstacle that remains is the majority party leadership’s refusal to allow a vote on the legislation." Read more
Wolf made the demand in the Capitol Rotunda with victims of child sex abuse accompanying him. Among them was Muhlenberg Township Democratic Rep. Mark Rozzi, a victim himself who has been pushing for the legislation for years. Read more
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