Former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez from New Jersey was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in the bribery scheme. Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in federal bribery case Former New Jersey U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was accused of trading political influence for cash, gold bars and luxury goods. Former
As a national report indicates sellers are now outpacing buyers at a significant clip throughout the United States, local real estate professionals noted that isn’t the case within Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. The report released by Redfin — an online real estate brokerage — estimates the U.S. housing market had nearly 500,000 more sellers than
Maple producers host annual ceremony heralding 2025 maple season Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, maple queen and ambassador all highlight annual ceremony Saturday to herald the maple season in the state. Spring planting season in Somerset County means increased farm equipment traffic on rural roads, urging drivers to be cautious. Drivers should exercise caution, be
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday sued agencies under President Donald Trump, saying they are illegally and unconstitutionally withholding billions in federal aid from the state that had already been approved by Congress. Shapiro, a Democrat, filed the lawsuit despite the fact that federal courts have repeatedly rejected the Trump administration’s
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is introducing two programs to hire more staff and expand permitting capacity at the agency, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced. The initiatives to speed the permitting process are the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Economic Development (SPEED) program and the Chapter 105 Joint Permit Pilot Program. Both programs