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Shield Pa. taxpayers from a 'pension tsunami'
Pennsylvania's pension crisis is about to hit state homeowners and taxpayers, and the results won't be pretty. The state's two pension systems — for state government workers and public school employees — are, together, more than $47...Tags: Government, Economy, Business and Finance, Retirement, Employees, Justice System
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New Souderton chief wants students to have technological edge
Souderton School District's new chief knows just what he wants to do when he takes over the job: Explore smart way to use technology. "Our kids are digital natives and it's our job to stay ahead of that to make sure we make wise investments in technology...Tags: Dwayne Johnson, Students, Teaching and Learning, Montgomery County (Pennsylvania)
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It's report card time for electric companies, for their performance during Hurricane Sandy
Watchdog with Paul MuschickThe state Public Utility Commission issued a report today to state lawmakers about how electric companies performed during Hurricane Sandy. Overall, the commission gave utilities high marks, but suggested areas for improvement. Utilities turned to... -
Sharon Luma Memorial Ride
Blogging with Bill WhiteA year ago next month, an automobile driver in Longswamp Township lost control of her car, crossed into the other lane and hit a motorcycle, throwing husband and wife Tim and Sharon Luma of Quakertown from the bike. Tim survived....... -
Bats need trees as maternity wards, to save us from bugs
The abandoned Durham Iron Mine in upper Bucks County once belonged to William Penn and, in 1999, it served as the winter hibernation home for up to 17,000 bats, after they had dined on nearly 12 tons of airborne bugs in warmer months. Nine years later,...
Tags: Agriculture, Wind Power, Landforms, Wildlife, Conservation
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Stroudsburg-Nazareth softball game to benefit the Miracle League of Northampton County
Groller's CornerSaturday morning's Stroudsburg - Nazareth high school softball game at the Nazareth Intermediate School, a good game by the way featuring two likely District 11 qualifiers, will conduct various fundraisers to benefit the Miracle League of Northampton... -
You have no right to state workers' numbers
If you were ever shot down asking a pretty girl for her phone number, you're not alone. Trust me, they don't spill their digits to everyone who asks. I bet few people would confuse state bureaucrats for beauty queens, but it's not easy getting their...Tags: Government, Public Employees, Civil and Public Service, Laws, Justice System
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Fitzpatrick wants supporters' thoughts on gun control
Of The Morning CallBucks County Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick has expressed support for Sen. Pat Toomey's gun control compromise legislation that expands background checks to guns purchased at gun shows and on the Internet, but now he wants to know his supporters' thoughts....Tags: Elections, Personal Weapon Control, Patrick J. Toomey, Gun Control, Joe Manchin III
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Moonlighting judges collect corporate pay
At his day job, Northampton County Judge Craig Dally receives $173,000 for presiding over civil and criminal cases. At his side job in the corporate world, he supplements that with the nearly $100,000 he earns as a director of two banks. Most states and...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Banking, Nazareth, Northampton County (Pennsylvania), Religion and Belief
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Sabato: Dearth of competitive 2014 Pennsylvania House races
Of The Morning CallPennsylvania's Congressional delegation won't be offering much in the way of political drama in 2014, according to political pundit Larry J. Sabato's latest ranking of House races. Sabato's Crystal Ball report, updated today, is produced by the...Tags: Elections, Charlie Dent, Parties and Movements, Mark Critz, Politics
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Tickets for texting are scarce in Pennsylvania
Q: Pennsylvania's law banning texting while driving, with a $50 fine as the penalty, went into effect on March, 8 2012. Once pulled over, how is it determined that drivers were in fact texting if they contend they were not doing so? And by what means will...
Tags: AAA, Washington, DC, South Whitehall Township, Telecommunication Service, Justice System
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Longtime Republican leader in Bucks County dies
Capitol IdeasHarry Fawkes, Bucks County’s longtime Republican Party leader, has died. Fawkes, 83, of Bristol Township died tuesday. He led the GOP for four decades. Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason released the following statement...
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