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A book was returned to the Carbondale Public Library in Pennsylvania nearly 120 years after it was last checked out. Photo courtesy of the Carbondale Public Library/Facebook ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dec. 6 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania library said a book returned to the facility after being spotted at a book sale was nearly 120 years overdue. The Carbondale Public Library said in a Facebook post that the book, The Cruise of the Esmeralda by Harry Collingwood, was returned by personnel from the Hawley Library, who spotted the tome at a book sale. The book still bears a pocket inside the cover listing...

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Police in Dauphin County have arrested a man they say was involved in an attempted carjacking on Monday, Nov. 27. According to Susquehanna Township Police, at around 4:30 p.m., officers were called to the 3200 block of Crest Road for a carjacking attempt. The investigation revealed that a suspect approached a man working at home and allegedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded the victim’s vehicle. Police stated that as the victim walked the suspect to the vehicle, he retrieved a shotgun and pointed it at the suspect. Police then said that...

In a significant move towards fostering inclusivity and distancing avian species from problematic historical figures, the American Ornithological Society (AOS) has announced its intention to rename several North American birds. This initiative, set to impact numerous avian species in Pennsylvania, aims to dissociate these magnificent creatures from namesakes associated with racism. The AOS's decision to rename certain birds stems from the realization that several species, such as the Townsend's warbler and solitaire, bear names that honor individuals with racist backgrounds. Peter Saenger, an ornithologist from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, has highlighted that this project could potentially affect over a dozen...

Medicare Advantage provides health coverage to more than half of the nation's seniors, but a growing number of hospitals and health systems nationwide are pushing back and dropping some or all contracts with the private plans altogether. Among the most commonly cited reasons are excessive prior authorization denial rates and slow payments from insurers. Some systems have noted that most MA carriers have faced allegations of billing fraud from the federal government and are being probed by lawmakers over their high denial rates. "It's become a game of delay, deny and not pay,'' Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of...

Audit the Vote PA has released a video showing 350,000 in-person votes being removed from the Republican Supreme Court candidate in Pennsylvania with no explanation, leading to the candidate losing by 200k votes. (video of it in the link below)https://twitter.com/LeadingReport/status/1725201955104968785

Audit the Vote PA released an explosive video following the November 7, 2023, Pennsylvania Supreme Court election that has so far been largely ignored. We hope to change that today. Thanks to Behizy for posting this on his popular Twitter-X account. Audit the Vote PA posted video recently that shows 386,151 in-person votes were removed from Pennsylvania Republican Supreme Court candidate Carolyn Carluccio on election night. Flash Sale On MyPillow’s Giza Dream Sheets – “The Nicest I’ve Ever Owned” Republican Carluccio ended up losing the race by 207,237 votes but no one has given any explanation as to how votes...

Voting machines in multiple Pennsylvania precincts were shut down after they flipped cast votes from one candidate to another, the very same issue that was found to have happened in multiple states in 2020 as unprecedented election fraud gripped the nation. The shutting down of the voting machines in Pennsylvania could mark the first time that a government has actually acknowledged that the machines are flipping votes.The vote flipping is being chalked up to a human-induced “coding error” and came in Pennsylvania’s Northampton County, where voters were deciding whether two incumbent Pennsylvania Superior Court Judges should keep their jobs or...

Election Day got off to a rough start in several districts in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley News has reported several voting machines in multiple districts across Northampton County are down due to “votes getting flipped and not recording properly.” Voting machines went down in Palmer Township, Bethany Wesleyan Church in Lehigh Township, College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton, and at the Allen Township Fire Hall. The voting machines only flipped votes in the retention race between Judge Jack Panella and Judge Victor Stabile for the Pennsylvania Superior Court. In a press release, the Northampton County Elections Office stated: “It...

Kentucky governor: ANDY BESHEAR (D) vs. Daniel Cameron (R) Mississippi governor: TATE REEVES (R) vs. Brandon Presley (D) Ohio Issue 1: Whether to establish a right to abortion in state constitution Pennsylvania state Supreme Court: Daniel McCaffery (D) vs. Carolyn Carluccio (R) Virginia state Senate: 31st District: Russet Perry (D) vs. Juan Pablo Segura (R) Virginia state Senate: 16th District: SIOBHAN DUNNAVANT (R) vs. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D) Virginia state House: 57th District: Susanna Gibson (D) vs. David Owen (R) New Jersey state Senate: 3rd District: ED DURR (R) vs. John Burzichelli (D) Rhode Island congressional special election: 1st District: Gabe...

A while back I wrote these words: “The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certified its 2020 election despite the undisputed fact that it had recorded 202,000 more ballots cast than voters.” Recently, that statement was challenged by someone who made this comment: “Says who?” The comment is snarky but fair. My declaration warrants an in-depth explanation, so here it is. The AnalysisPennsylvania has a unique voter registration system, called SURE. Like every other voter registration system, the SURE system comprises all legally registered voters in the state. However, it also includes a subcategory of registered voters: the ones who actually voted in...

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Last week, we covered how Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA), a lesser known member of the Squad, is facing a primary challenger for her response to Hamas' attack on Israel earlier this month. As has been the case with other Squad members, her response to the terrorist attack certainly leaves something to be desired. Her response to the situation hasn't gotten much better, especially since she partook in a Squad press conference last Friday to demand a "ceasefire." Lee's response may not just affect her own race, but next year's Pennsylvania Senate race where vulnerable Democratic incumbent Bob Casey, Jr. is...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - As numbers grow, has COVID fatigue turned into COVID apathy? We are in a new wave of COVID and there is a growing trend away from testing which experts have said is disturbing. This week, the top doctors in all our local healthcare institutions came out with a joint statement warning against "COVID complacency." In their offices and emergency rooms, they're seeing it. "This is a real thing," said UPMC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Don Yealy. "We see that the biggest threat now with COVID and soon to be with flu is what we call 'presenteeism' that...

PHILADELPHIA - Three Philadelphia police officers were ambushed by gunfire while responding to a shooting Wednesday night in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said. Police were called to a property on the 7500 block of Whitaker Avenue around 7 p.m. after investigators say a 12-year-old boy reported to police that his father had shot his uncle. Investigators say a father and his juvenile son were arguing when the boy's uncle stepped in and began to argue with the father. Police believe the father fired a shot inside the house that caused the boy and his uncle to retreat upstairs.

Free-lance Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, journalist Josh Kruger was shot and killed at his home in the city on Monday morning around 1:30 a.m. after mocking those who raised concerns about surging crime. Kruger was shot seven times, according to ABC News. The Associated Press reported that Kruger made it out of his home after being shot and was seeking help when he “collapsed in the street.” He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A looter who livestreamed a mob-style thieving spree in Philadelphia and encouraged others to join in burst into tears during her mugshot. Dayjia Blackwell cried after she was charged with burglary, conspiracy, criminal trespass, riot, criminal mischief, criminal use of communication facility, receipt of stolen property and disorderly conduct. Blackwell's anguish has been plastered online, contrasting to the carefree joy she conveyed in videos posted to social media - as dozens ransacked stores in the city's downtown business district. The 21-year-old social media personality, who goes by the name 'Meatball,' told her 181,000 Instagram followers to join her as she...

- as one raider is apprehended after LIVESTREAMING herself stealing from smashed up stores Thieves in the city of Philadelphia have been ransacking stores in the city center including Apple, Lululemon and Footlocker Videos shared on social media show officers apprehending looters as they attempt to leave with merchandise Footage from the Apple store shows the aftermath of the looting, with iPhones and other electronic goods seemingly ripped from their display stands About twenty people have been arrested after widespread looting broke out in Philadelphia last night, with one woman who livestreamed the chaos. Police in the city said that...

Sen. John Fetterman may be allowed to dress like a slob in the halls of power — but it’s still a capital offense in New York City’s finest restaurants. Intrepid Post reporter Jon Levine learned that hard truth this week when he crisscrossed the Big Apple’s culinary landmarks wearing Fetterman’s trademark hoodie, gym shorts and sneakers and tried to gain entry... “He would not be permitted here,” sniffed a maître d at Daniel on the Upper East Side, where a seven-course tasting menu runs $275... “We have turned away guests for being improperly dressed regardless of their occupation,” she continued....

Honest to God, Pennsylvania sucks. There are some good areas and some good people up there, but for the most part the entire state is just this side of a clogged toilet politically. Not the system, the people they elect. Smart and good people don’t tend to elect morons; elected officials usually reflect the majority of their constituents. Given what the Keystone State has sent to Washington and their own capitol, the state sucks. Advertisement This isn’t just about Senator John Frankenstein’s Monster Fetterman, though he is a big part of it. It’s also about their Governor, Josh Shapiro, and...

Hundreds of Pennsylvania high school students staged a walkout after their school district said transgender students may use any restroom they want. Students from Pennsylvania’s Perkiomen Valley District protested the school board’s decision not to adopt a policy that would require students to use the restroom that corresponds to their biological sex, according to a report by Fox News. Wow! Pennsylvania students stage a walkout to protest the bathroom policies which allow males in female restrooms pic.twitter.com/1GoS74oWIZ — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 20, 2023 The policy was proposed by local father Tim Jagger, who said that his daughter had...