Month: July 2024

Pennsylvania News

Your Happy Hour May Get Happier

Your favorite happy hour could get happier… State lawmakers are proposing changes to Pennsylvania’s liquor code that would extend happy hour. If passed, the new legislation aims to allow bars to offer discounted drinks for longer periods. The bill is currently under review and could potentially be enacted later this year.

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Pennsylvania News

New Telemedicine Law In Effect

A new law is now in effect, marking a significant expansion of telemedicine services across Pennsylvania. The new legislation requires health insurers to cover telemedicine services at the same level as in-person visits. The law aims to improve access to health care for residents, especially in rural areas facing health care shortages.

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Pennsylvania News

Today Is The Final Day To Comment On Proposed PPL Increase

PPL is asking the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission for approval to increase the maximum energy distribution charge from 5% to 9%. If approved, starting January 1, the change would raise residential bills by about $2.37 per month, or $28.44 annually. Customers only have until the end of the day today to protest the proposed increase.

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Regional News

Bank Merger Finalized

Peoples Financial Services Corp. has finalized its merger with FNCB Bancorp, creating a new entity with $5.5 billion in assets. The combined organization will operate under the Peoples Financial name, with shares trading on Nasdaq. The merger, valued at $129 million, expands the company’s presence across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.

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Local News

13 Year Old Bike Rider Hit By Car In Scranton

A 13-year-old boy is recovering after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle on Schlager Avenue in Scranton around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The boy’s family reports he is alert but bruised and is being treated at the hospital. Scranton police are investigating the crash, but the driver will not face charges.

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Regional News

Wayne County Man Sentenced For $2.1 Million Fraud

A man from Northeastern Pennsylvania is headed to prison for Pandemic Fraud. 36 year old Christopher Miller, formerly of Newfoundland in Wayne County, was sentenced to 12 years and 5 months in prison following his conviction on charges including bank fraud. Miller filed over 50 fraudulent applications for pandemic stimulus funds, illegally securing over $2.1 […]

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Local News

Armed Robber At Large In Wilkes Barre

Wilkes-Barre Township Police are asking for public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Kidder Street. On Friday at approximately 9:08 p.m., a man entered the cash room office while employees were counting cash. Brandishing two firearms, he demanded money before fleeing on foot towards Ollie’s Bargain […]

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PA Moves To Block Cell Phones From Classrooms

A GROUNDBREAKING BILL HERE IN PENNSYLVANIA PROMISES THAT CONFISCATING CELL PHONES FROM STUDENTS WILL HELP THEM SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. PENNSYLVANIA STATE SENATOR RYAN AUMENT…

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Fetterman Visits Israel

PENNSYLVANIA SENATOR JOHN FETTERMAN MADE A VISIT TO ISRAEL WHERE HE MET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU. THE SENATOR SAYS THE U-S NEEDS TO CONTINUE TO STAND WITH ISRAEL….

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