“I’m pleased that the PCCD has prioritized Salisbury and Whitehall townships with today’s funding announcement. These dollars will provide opportunity to evaluate current procedures and operating objectives while aiding in raising the level of police professionalism.” Read more
The funding, Madden said, will be used to build an addition of approximately 17,000 square feet immediately adjacent to and connected to Stroud Mansion, which is a 12-room house built in 1795 by Jacob Stroud, founder of Stroudsburg and a Revolutionary War colonel. Read more
“These organizations provide valuable services to our area, from increasing access to affordable housing to expanding educational programs and activities for children,” Schweyer said. “I am pleased to see the state recognize the important work of these organizations and the tremendous services they provide to our community.” Read more
“When our communities benefit from investments like these, the return stretches long into the future, and our children’s children are given more reason and opportunity to remain where they were born and raised, rather than seek out somewhere else to plant their own roots.” Read more
Specifically, Project Elevate was approved for a $500,000 grant to provide a sustainable workforce development system to be located at the Train Station Complex off Wilkes-Barre Boulevard in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Read more
“These dollars illustrate the efforts of Lackawanna County leadership and their willingness to approach existing properties and work toward paving a path for prosperity and growth." Read more
“Investing in the necessary upgrades for these historic structures allows the vibrant past of this city to be blended with Reading’s incredibly bright future." Read more
“This new parking facility will be a welcome addition in downtown Easton,” said Freeman, D-Northampton. “I’m pleased to have played a part in helping the city to acquire the funding for this important investment.” Read more
According to McNeill, the project involves demolishing and renovating existing office and other medical spaces within the existing building adjacent to the current intensive care unit and adding eight new critical care beds. Read more
Dick Schimmel was 19 then. He’s 99 now. The lifetime Allentown resident will be an honored guest Tuesday in Hawaii for the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack. Read more
The Commission voted 3-0 to approve a petition filed by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, which is the neutral third-party entity that allocates telephone numbering resources. Read more
“This grant award will help our community take a more proactive approach in preventing and ultimately ceasing gun violence. Having personally experienced the great things the Salvation Army has done for our community here in Reading, I know this money will be put to good use.” Read more
In her latest edition of 'Monroe Matters,' Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden sits down with U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright to discuss the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was recently signed into law by President Biden, and what it will mean for Northeast Pennsylvania. Read more
Casey praised state Rep. Maureen Madden (D-115) and U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-8) for their advocacy of the proposed Scranton-NYC route. Read more
“Today’s announcement is great news for the boroughs of Dickson City, Clarks Summit and for residents in Fells Township,” said Kosierowski. Read more
I continue to offer my support and heartfelt condolences to Christian Hall’s parents, entire family and friends, and I pledge further support by continuing to work on legislative solutions, including a bill requiring independent investigations by the AG of situations like this. Read more
“Today’s investment through the CFA grant programs are important local infrastructure projects that are critical to the economic development and public safety in my district,” Pashinski said. Read more
“I am extremely grateful for this much-needed investment that seeks to make our roadways in the City of Reading safer for everyone who utilizes them,” Guzman said. Read more
House Democrats are focused on restoring faith in our system that has proven to be fair and effective time and time again and to trust those who have been elected to uphold the integrity of our free and fair elections. Read more
“Today’s announcement is wonderful news for the communities of Coplay and Whitehall,” McNeill said. “The investments will benefit families of all ages and provide important and continued recreational opportunities.” Read more
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