Limerick Generating Station employees walked, baked, and raffled their way to raising more than $12,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life recently held in Pottstown. Limerick’s maintenance department also donated their time and expertise to ensure the event had the electricity it needed to be a success. “The efforts of Limerick Generating Station...
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A Rhode Island home security alarm company, a Florida-based septic system company and a New York porcelain company must pay investigation costs and fines to resolve complaints from consumers who received solicitation calls while enrolled on Pennsylvania’s Do Not Call list. Attorney General Tom Corbett said that the Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) entered into...
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Agents from the Attorney General’s Child Predator Unit have arrested a Northampton County man accused of arranging a sexual meeting in the Allentown area with what he believed was a 13-year old girl, along with an Allegheny County man charged with sending sexually explicit photos and webcam videos to 13 and 14-year old “girls”...
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“Every year, homeowners across the state spend millions of dollars on home repair and home improvement projects,” Attorney General Tom Corbett today said.  “Unfortunately, some of those consumers fall victim to businesses that are allegedly more interested in taking money than they are in providing quality service.” Corbett said consumer protection lawsuits have been filed...
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State Representative Bryan Lentz, the Democratic nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, held an economic town hall forum today in Wayne to discuss his plans to revive the nation’s economy and field questions from voters. The event was attended by more than 50 people, who asked questions on a range of issues, including...
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The Department of Environmental Protection this week gave Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. 60 days to permanently fix the water supplies that were affected by the company’s natural gas drilling operations in Dimock, Susquehanna County. The directive is part of a modified consent order and agreement between the agency and the company that requires Cabot...
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The Department of Environmental Protection today ordered Coventry Mart of 1453 S. Hanover St., North Coventry Township, to close until further notice, citing ongoing concerns over diesel fuel contaminating local water supplies. “Problems with the underground diesel fuel tank at the facility have impacted three area businesses served by one common well,” said Southeast Regional...
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Governor Edward G. Rendell today ordered all U.S. and Pennsylvania flags in the Capitol Complex and on commonwealth facilities in Lehigh County to be flown at half-staff in honor of Army Spc. Jesse D. Reed, of Orefield. Authorities said Spc. Reed, 26, was killed in Zabul province, Afghanistan, from wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his...
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Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the following nominations and appointments: Nominations (require Senate confirmation) Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Mark Schwartz, Huntingdon Valley – reappointment Appointments Mine Families First Response and Communications Advisory Council The Hon. Richard L. Fink, Templeton (alternate) John L. Kline, Nicktown Small Business Council James F. McManaman, Philadelphia Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee John Joseph McNulty, Philadelphia Delaware Basin Regional Water...
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