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Pennsylvania redistricting panel enters final stretch to complete House, Senate maps
The chair of the committee in charge of drawing the legislative maps said it will be “challenging” to finish them in under 30 days.
Proposed congressional map advances in Pa. legislature as Wolf, top lawmakers prepare for court battle
The governor and top lawmakers are facing a Jan. 30 deadline to complete the congressional map, or the state courts will take over.
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🔗 Three-term GOP Pa. lawmaker will not seek re-election
Pennsylvania Rep. Frank Ryan announced on Wednesday he is not seeking re-election to a fourth term of office in the House of Representatives.
🔗 Lisa’s Cafe in Palmyra to open second restaurant in central Pa.
Lisa’s Cafe on Chocolate opens Jan. 21 at the museum at 63 W. Chocolate Ave. and replaces Cafe aMusee, which closed in late December.
🔗 Lebanon man worked with one other to allegedly manufacture and deal “ghost guns”
Two men were indicted on Jan. 5 by a federal grand jury and charged with manufacturing and dealing firearms without a license in Lebanon County.
Pa. GOP answered Wolf’s pandemic vetoes with constitution changes. The strategy is here to stay.
Wolf’s veto tally grew extensively during the pandemic and will likely expand during his final 13 months in office, as Republicans continue to largely bypass his agenda.
Voters could be flooded with proposed changes to the Pa. Constitution in 2023
State Republicans have increasingly relied on constitutional amendments to pursue policy initiatives Gov. Tom Wolf would otherwise reject and most Democrats don’t support.
Pet of the Week: Posie
This week’s pet is Posie, owned by Alissa Binkley and Andrew Foltz.
Elizabeth Monk, best friend of Kortne Stouffer [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
Elizabeth shares memories about her friend Kortne Stouffer and what it’s been like living without her for the past nine years.
Pa. House approves proposed congressional map as court challenges loom
If Wolf and the legislature do not agree on a final plan by Jan. 30, Commonwealth Court said it will take over the process as part of an ongoing lawsuit.
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Community Health Council and partners launch Lebanon County Community Health Needs Assessment [Paid Press Release]
The Community Health Council of Lebanon County, in partnership with the REACH Project, Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way is asking you to participate in a community survey about your health and overall wellness.
Francisco’s Pizza: a northside pizza joint with something extra (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics grabbed a bite to eat at Francisco’s Pizza. Read their review here.
Magic Wok: It’ll “wok” your socks off (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics ordered take-out from one of their favorite Chinese restaurants: Magic Wok. Read their review here.
Family First Health offers free COVID-19 testing [Paid Press Release]
Family First Health is offering free, walk-in COVID-19 testing at its medical office on Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. through the month of January.
Pa. legislature’s redacted legal bills flout court ruling, leave taxpayers guessing
As lawmakers shielded details of their legal spending last year, they spent an additional $35,000 in taxpayer money to fight efforts to make the information public.
Upset over proposed House map, GOP seeks to overhaul redistricting panel
Democrats and nonpartisan good-government groups decried the proposed constitutional amendment as an attempted power grab that does nothing to remove lawmaker influence from the process.
Proposed Pennsylvania legislative maps don’t do enough to increase Hispanic representation, residents say
The commission’s nonpartisan chair also defended the redistricting process against accusations of partisan bias.
Pa. House expected to vote on proposed congressional map as redistricting lawsuit looms
Anticipating that the Democratic governor and GOP lawmakers won’t be able to agree on a map, concerned citizens and redistricting advocates are lobbying the state Supreme Court to intervene.
Quentin Tavern Restaurant: a quaint meal in Quentin (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
The Lebanon Valley Food Critics grabbed absolute seafood pasta and chicken and waffles from Quentin Tavern Restaurant. Read their review here.
Schwalm’s Cleona Restaurant: a quick breakfast alone (Lebanon Valley Food Critics)
Lebanon Valley Food Critics ventured to Schwalm’s for local favorite, SOS, or cream-chipped beef. Read their review here.
MLK Treasure Walk in Campbelltown, Sun. Jan. 16 to Mon. Jan. 17 [Paid Press Release]
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the MLK Treasure Walk outside the Salem United Church of Christ during daylight hours on Sunday, January 16 and Monday, January 17.
MLK Day of Service to be hosted by Making A Difference of Lebanon, PA [Paid Press Release]
MLK Day of Service and community clean-up and everyone welcomed.
The Jan. 6 Capitol riot: A complete guide to what we know about Pennsylvania’s role
The Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot was the culmination of deliberate lies and misinformation about the November 2020 election results and involved dozens of Pennsylvanians.
Civil lawsuit filed against troopers in 2020 Jackson Township fatal shooting
A Philadelphia law firm via a civil lawsuit filed against two Jonestown-based state police troopers has claimed that a video obtained by the law firm shows that a 2020 fatal shooting in Jackson Township involving those troopers was not justified.
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