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New Dunkin' under construction in Stroudsburg as YMCA plans expansion
A 2,000-square-foot building is under construction for a Dunkin' store with a drive-thru in Stroudsburg. The new Dunkin' will sit on the east side of Pocono Creek, between Wawa and the William H. Clark Funeral Home on Main Street. According to Stroudsburg Borough Manager Larry Kopp, the new building will...
Monroe County restaurant inspections for March 18-24
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between March 18 and 24, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment."
Congestion toll impacts commuters in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Every day, thousands of people from the Poconos travel on Interstate 80 to get to work in New York City. Starting this summer, that drive is going to cost more. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved a new congestion pricing and toll plan this week. Drivers will...
10 most expensive homes sold in Monroe County, Mar. 18-24
A house in Pocono Summit that sold for $499,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monroe County in the past week. In total, 31 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $264,976, $203 per square foot.
Lehigh Valley food safety inspections: No running water; Mysterious clams; Wash hands after blowing nose; Buildup of filth
Here are the food safety inspection reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties, conducted the week of March 17. Each week, we highlight the inspection reports provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The department performs the inspections in many areas, while some municipalities such as Allentown and Bethlehem conduct their own inspections. All establishments are ...
Tractor-trailer fire jams traffic for hours along I-80 near Delaware Water Gap
There were no reported injuries Tuesday following a tractor-trailer fire that jammed up traffic for hours along Interstate 80 in Delaware Water Gap Borough, Monroe County, a fire official said. Delaware Water Gap Assistant Fire Chief Lori Ike told lehighvalleylive.com crews from multiple agencies were called just before 4 a.m....
Pen Argyl H.S. teen brought knife to school, cops say
A Pen Argyl Area High School student is being charged after bringing an automatic knife to school, police said. The 18-year-old male is charged with misdemeanor possession of a weapon on school property. The charge has been filed at the office of District Judge Alicia Zito. The incident happened around...
2 juveniles charged in Saucon Valley School District bomb threats
Two juveniles have been officially charged in making bomb threats that led to the closure of all Saucon Valley schools for two days. The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday a second juvenile has been tied to the case. That juvenile is charged with making terroristic threats, filed with the Northampton County Juvenile Probation Department.
Women's History Month panel held at high school in Monroe County
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — A high school in Monroe County is celebrating Women's History Month. East Stroudsburg High School South invited local female leaders and business owners to speak to more than 100 students. Panelists spoke about how they were able to make a difference in their communities. "I'm...
Most fishing limits being lifted at Poconos lake ahead of dam replacement, but mind the explosives threat
Anglers can get their fill of several species of sportfish at a Pocono Mountains lake as most limits are lifted starting April 6, ahead of a dam replacement that will require a complete lake drawdown set for later this year. Once the drawdown begins at Tobyhanna Lake in Tobyhanna State...
Providing affordable housing for workers in the Poconos
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — The former White Mills Hotel along Route 6 near Hawley has sat empty for nearly a decade. "The White Mills Hotel is a historic building, thriving in its day in the canal time period," said Justin Genzlinger, the CEO of Settlers Hospitality. Genzlinger says the...
Ex-Lehighton teacher sentenced to prison after unlawful contact with minor, authorities say
A former Carbon County teacher living in Northampton County was sentenced to up to nearly two years in county prison after having unlawful contact with a minor, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Michael Feifel, 56, of Walnutport, pleaded guilty Jan. 4 to charges of felony unlawful...
Here are 16 baseball players to watch in Monroe County in 2024
Baseball season is kicking into full gear, and the mountain has already witnessed some stellar performances in the first few games. As the season continues to progress, here are the players to watch in Monroe County. Liam Huffman, East Stroudsburg South, 3B/SS/P, Jr. ...
State police: Monroe County jail inmate died Feb. 4 by suicide; investigation ongoing
A Monroe County Correctional Facility inmate’s death has been reported as a suicide by Pennsylvania State Police more than a month later. According to state police, a female inmate at the Monroe County Correctional Facility took her own life by jumping from a second story structure on the morning of Feb. 4. The manner of death was made public via a Stroudsburg barracks press release on Friday, March 22.
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