Pennsylvania

Pet Bear Kills Owner in Pennysyvania

Michael Santo — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:21:58 -0500

Perhaps this, and other, similar stories, will remind people that keeping a wild animal for a pet is not a good idea. On Sunday, Ross Township, PA resident Kelly Ann Walz, 37, was attacked and killed by her pet black bear.

PA Gunman Left $225,000 to Univ. of Pittsburgh

Michael Santo — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:14:56 -0500

George Sodini, 48, who committed suicide after killing three women and wounding nine others at a Pittsburgh-area L.A. Fitness health club on Aug. 4, wanted to leave his estimated $225,000 estate to the University of Pittsburgh, according to reports.

George Sodini Named As LA Fitness Shooter

Gabriel Dorman — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:29:55 -0500

The gunman in Wednesday night's deadly shooting at the LA Fitness in Collier Township, Pennsylvania has been identified as George Sodini of Scott Township, PA. It appears as if George Sodini plotted the deadly LA Fitness attack in an online diary.

LA Fitness Shooting Leaves 5 Dead In PA

Michael Santo — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:28:47 -0500

A gunman walked into a Collier Township, Pennsylvania, LA Fitness health club Thursday night, leaving five people dead, including the shooter, as well as 15 wounded. This tragic shooting in the LA Fitness center terrorized the entire town.

PA Swim Club Accused of Racism Backpedals

Michael Santo — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:43:50 -0500

The Valley Club, a private suburban swim club in Huntingdon Valley, PA, was accused of racism after it canceled the memberships of 65 minority children. It has now backtracked and said it will seek a meeting with the kids' camps in an attempt to work out an agreement for the children to return.

Pocono Mountains Tourism Partners Thinking Green

GolfTravel — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:53:01 -0500

Northeastern Pennsylvania Destination Strengthens Efforts to Employ Environmentally Friendly Practices

Unwrap the Gift of Golf in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains

GolfTravel — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:41:57 -0600

Four-county Golf Destination Offers Variety of Golf Memberships, Stay-and-Play Packages

Election Results: Obama Wins The Prize of Pennsylvania

Michael Santo — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:18:51 -0600

Pennsylvania has been a highly desired prize, with John McCain making a last-ditch effort over the last few weeks to win the state, but it appears to have been to no avail. The projection from NBC News is that Barack Obama has taken the state, which both parties had targeted as critical to winning the race. The partial results of the PA elections show that Barack Obama is the projected winner in Pennsylvania.

Great Golf, Breathtaking Scenery Make the Pocono Mountains

GolfTravel — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:11:54 -0500

Pocono Mountains Thrill During the Fall with Diverse Stay-And-Play Packages, Brilliant Weather and Blazing Scenery

Jack Wagner Urges Safety Director Appointment

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:59:27 -0500

Auditor General Jack Wagner today recommended that the Turnpike Commission appoint an executive-level safety director to coordinate and oversee all aspects of roadway safety and to hold overall accountability.

Shawnee (Pocono Mountains) Assistant Pro Qualifies for U.S. Open

robthomas9 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:43:39 -0500

Brian Bergstol Becomes Resort’s First Professional Since Sam Snead to Qualify for the National Golf Tournament

Pennsylvania Ballet To Perform At Kennedy Center

ruzik_tuzik — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:50:38 -0500

Pennsylvania Ballet has been invited to perform at the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as part of its Ballet Across America series, on JUNE 10-11, 2008. Nine companies will perform in 3 mixed repertory programs designed to showcase the ballet spirit of the United States.