Category Archives: Northeast PA

Green Party of Pennsylvania Stages Earth Day Protests Around the State

Posted on April 23, 2013 by | Discuss this post |

Yesterday was Earth Day, and to mark the occasion the Green Party of Pennsylvania – in partnership with over 60 other environmental organizations – held protest rallies at all six regional offices of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection across … More after the jump →

Posted in Environment and Energy, Erie and Northwest, Harrisburg / South Central, Lehigh Valley, Miscellany, North Central, Northeast PA, Philadelphia and suburbs, Pittsburgh / SW Region, Regional News, State Government

Toohil-Gate: Unanswered Questions, and Her Evasions – Will the Media Follow Up?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by | 2 Comments |

The travails of Tarah Toohil continue, in part because she has left unanswered questions hanging out there. There’s a lot for the media to follow up on – but will they?

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Anonymous Creator of Toohil Video Explains Why; Poses 3 Questions to Rep.

Posted on October 18, 2012 by | 5 Comments |

Hat tip to Jake Sternberger for alerting me to this — the anonymous creator of the Tarah Toohil video has posted a detailed statement today in the video’s caption about why he or she posted the video. Jake tweeted “Guy … More after the jump →

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Toohil-Gate: It’s the Hypocrisy, Not the Possible Pot Use — and Why Is She Against Medical Marijuana?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by | 3 Comments |

About the widely viewed video montage of state Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne County) (please note: I had nothing to do with creating or posting the video, and I have no idea who did, either) – Some people have been saying how … More after the jump →

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This is Why Gene Stilp Can Beat Lou Barletta

Posted on August 23, 2012 by | 9 Comments |

Every credible statewide political commentator has identified the Critz-Rothfus race for the 12th District and the Fitzpatrick-Boockvar fight for the 8th District as the two Congressional toss-ups.  I share that opinion.  But, if I were to identify which race in … More after the jump →

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The Tom Borthwick Recovery Plan for Scranton

Posted on June 26, 2012 by | 4 Comments |

KP contributor Tom Borthwick has some thoughtful suggestions for how Scranton might raise some more revenue over at the NEPArtisan blog: •Send a tax bill to any non-profit engaging in an activity outside the scope of their non-profit activity. The … More after the jump →

Posted in Budget/Taxes/Spending, Northeast PA

In Scranton, Obama Pushes Extension of Payroll Tax Cut

Posted on December 1, 2011 by | Comments Off |

Makes sense – working families need a break. Millionaires and wealthy “non-workers” don’t. “I’ll tell you what, Scranton, they may have voted “no” on these tax cuts once, but I’m filled with the Christmas spirit,” the president told the crowd … More after the jump →

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More Than 100k in PA Ordered to Evacuate Due to Flooding

Posted on September 8, 2011 by | Comments Off |

If you are in this zone, please listen to authorities and evacuate as directed. Stubborn-ness is a leading cause of death and injury in these situations. More than 100,000 residents were ordered to flee the rising Susquehanna River on Thursday … More after the jump →

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Scranton’s High Unemployment Expected to Persist

Posted on August 15, 2011 by | Comments Off |

The Electric City’s high unemployment rate may be the new normal, according to a recent analysis of labor statistics. While the rest of the state was hit by the economic downturn, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazelton region lost more jobs than others. “The … More after the jump →

Posted in Northeast PA, The Economy Tagged

Former Mellow Consultant Testifies Before Grand Jury

Posted on July 13, 2011 by | Comments Off |

Ed Mitchell, a political consultant to former state Sen. Bob Mellow, testified before a federal grand jury this week in connection with Mellow’s political corruption case. Mr. Mitchell is the latest in a string of witnesses in the Mellow investigation … More after the jump →

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