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ALLENTOWN, P.A. – Today, Congresswoman Susan Wild joined Allentown Fire Chief Efrain Agosto, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, IAFF Local 302 Allentown Fire Fighters Union President Jeremy Warmkessel, and additional state and local leaders for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the new Allentown Fire Academy and Emergency Operations Center.
ALLENTOWN, P.A. – As the 2023-2024 school year begins, Congresswoman Susan Wild congratulates the eight students who accepted appointments to attend four United States Military Academies. The academies include the United States Military Academy (West Point), United States Naval Academy (USNA), United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), and United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Nominated by Rep. Wild last year, these students underwent a competitive application and appointment process and will join the Class of 2027.
As we take a look at what’s new in area school districts this year, Stroudsburg High School is taking the school store idea to a new level.
News13’s Nicole Walters gives high school students and parents a sneak peak at the Mountaineer Market.
ALLENTOWN, P.A. – Last week, the Lehigh Valley in PA-07 filed its application to be designated as a Tech Hub: a designation that would qualify the region for $50 to $75 million in CHIPS and Science Act funding to spur semiconductor production and job growth.
NEWS 13 is taking a look at what's new in area school districts this year... and the Pleasant Valley school district is implementing something new as news 13's Ameenah Thompson tells us they're giving students a chance to be more vocal about what they need.
This week, the state provided nearly $36 million in grants that will be used to relieve traffic in 77 Pennsylvania municipalities through traffic signal upgrades and measures to increase safety and mobility. I am pleased to announce two municipalities in the 40th district were recipients totaling $685,566.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General announced the arrests of two Monroe County residents for an alleged straw purchasing operation that involved a woman buying guns for her boyfriend, a convicted felon.
According to Attorney General Michelle Henry, Melissa Saldana and Ramon Roldan, Jr., both age 39, are charged with numerous violations of the Uniform Firearms Act, and false swearing.
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Schools across the nation are facing serious teacher shortages, but one district in our area is bucking the trend.
The East Stroudsburg Area School District is adding 60 new teachers to classrooms this year.
These teachers are getting a few lessons of their own before their students head back to class at the East Stroudsburg School Area District's Annual Teacher Induction Ceremony.
STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man from Wilkes-Barre has been indicted for allegedly robbing a bank by the federal grand jury in Scranton.
ALLENTOWN, P.A. – Congresswoman Susan Wild applauds the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) designation application filed today by a cross-sector consortium of partners across the Lehigh Valley, reaffirming her push to bring this investment in American technology and innovation to PA-07.
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators are searching for a man they say is wanted for drug delivery that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man.
According to the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney in March 2023 a 33-year-old Stroudsburg man, Steven Nitschke, was found dead in his home of an apparent drug overdose.
An autopsy and toxicology report showed Nitschke’s cause of death was fentanyl toxicity.
(WBRE/WYOU)— Congressman Matt Cartwright announced Thursday millions of dollars will go to funding local police, prosecutors, and first responders in his district.
The release stated $3.5 million will go to the Scranton Police Department as part of community project funding. The project is meant to purchase new body cameras, mobile video recorders, and Tasers. According to Cartwright, the new equipment will help direct supervisors audit specific incidents and add virtual reality training modules for officers.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A lawsuit has been filed against a business in Monroe County for reportedly selling unreliable cars.
According to Attorney General (AG) Michelle Henry, a lawsuit has been filed against 390 Auto Group LLC in Monroe County and the owner Elias Baladi, for selling vehicles without disclosing that the vehicles had major operational issues.
Attorney General Henry says, "390 Auto and Baladi advertised and mislead the customers into believing they were buying 'quality automobiles at the best price possible.'"
ALLENTOWN, P.A. – On the one-year anniversary of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, a law revitalizing and massively increasing American-made semiconductors, streamlining and protecting American supply chains, and strengthening national security, Congresswoman Susan Wild—a key advocate for the legislation’s passage—released the following statement:
ALLENTOWN, P.A. – Congresswoman Susan Wild is urging veterans to apply for expanded benefits under the PACT Act ahead of Wednesday, August 9th.
A great book will not only take you to another world, but it will inspire you to go on a road adventure yourself.
And PMPL has books aplenty on that topic. In this photo alone is but a handful of great road trip books!
Four East Stroudsburg University students are spending the summer in Washington, D.C. interning with organizations, agencies and legislators. They are serving as interns through the Washington Center, a nonprofit organization that provides internships and seminars to college students interested in learning more about government, politics, and how public policy is shaped.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A State Treasurer, Stacy Garrity stopped by Monroe County Monday and announced that more than $28 million is owed to Monroe County residents.
It is part of the state's unclaimed property being held in a vault in the State Capitol. In total, Pennsylvania State Treasury is holding $4.5 billion in unclaimed property.
Garrity, along with State Senator Rosemary Brown are working together to encourage Pennsylvanians to begin the claim process.
ALLENTOWN, P.A. – Today, Congresswoman Susan Wild celebrated the completion of the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)’s terminal modernization project, joining U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Lehigh Valley-Northampton Airport Authority Executive Director Thomas Stoudt, and other leaders and community members at the TSA Checkpoint and Terminal Connector Unveiling.
Friday, October 20, 2023
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Northampton Community College – Monroe Campus
