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Utility accelerates water main replacement in Scranton
16+ hour, 7+ min ago (475+ words) Pennsylvania American Water moved up the replacement of a water main along North Washington Avenue in downtown Scranton that broke twice in 10 days this July. “The project has been advanced to accelerate infrastructure improvements and represents another step in Pennsylvania…...
West View approves 1-year extension of police contract
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (366+ words) West View has extended the borough’s three-year contract with its police union for another year. At its Sept. 9 meeting, council approved extending the contract with the West View Borough Police Association from Dec. 31 to Dec. 31, 2027. The contract began on Jan....
Glen Osborne officials, Sewickley police chief to discuss policing concerns
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (620+ words) Glen Osborne officials plan to address police concerns with Sewickley police Chief Dave Mazza on Sept. 15. Council President John Orndorff announced the discussion at last month’s council meeting and invited residents to attend. Those who cannot make it to the…...
Bethlehem Town Planning Department reverses course on density
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (857+ words) DELMAR — After months of protests from residents concerned over how many housing units can fit on an acre of land and increased traffic, Bethlehem town officials are changing course. The change comes a few days after the Town Board approved…...
Increased road salt costs leave municipalities scrambling, COG concerned
1+ week, 1+ day ago (834+ words) Dozens of municipalities could be left scrambling over how to proceed with winter rock salt purchases after the low bid through the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG) came in at nearly twice last year’s price. Harrison commissioners this…...
After senior living facility closure, Bethlehem's town supervisor says 'responsibility is to families"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (356+ words) This week, the town of Bethlehem took the unprecedented step of closing a private senior residence — the Albany Center for Independent Living in Delmar. WAMC's Andrew Waite spoke with Town Supervisor David VanLuven about the decision. Supervisor David VanLuven: One…...
Penn Hills police chief remains on administrative leave
1+ week, 1+ day ago (137+ words) Penn Hills police Chief Jason Bonace remains on administrative leave as of Sept. 3. Bonace was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 21 pending the outcome of a Loudermill hearing. The township’s acting manager, Diane Fitzhenry said the hearing has since been…...
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner Faces Courtroom Accusations and Renewed Calls for Reform
1+ week, 1+ day ago (537+ words) Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is under scrutiny from multiple directions this week, as The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that three of his own prosecutors testified against him in federal court, and The Philadelphia Citizen published a pointed critique of his…...
Scranton council rejects making part of two-way street into one-way
1+ week, 2+ day ago (676+ words) Scranton City Council unanimously rejected a permanent change of about 100 feet of Euclid Avenue in West Side from two-way traffic to one-way. The change implemented recently by the administration of Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognett is necessary to improve safety at…...
Plum takes first steps toward banning motorized bicycles in borough parks
1+ week, 2+ day ago (797+ words) With e-bikes at the forefront of everyone’s mind, Plum Police want residents to know the rules and regulations surrounding electrically powered bicycles. That begins, they say, with knowing the difference between e-bikes and e-motors. An e-bike, or electric-assist bicycle, can…...