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Marijuana decriminalization’s future hazy after North York mayor promises veto

An attempt to decriminalize marijuana possession in North York faces an uncertain future after the borough’s mayor promised to veto a council-approved ordinance. North York Mayor Nancy Brunk announced her intent 15 seconds after the roll-call vote broke 3-2 with one person absent. The council has six members — or one less than a full […]

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Greencastle Mayor Ben Thomas on water, rain, police, bulk days

Mayor Ben Thomas Jr. So, how about those snow flurries on Sunday afternoon and into the evening? I just dumped the rain gauge from Saturday’s rainfall. How much did we get? More in a few minutes as I author this Mayor’s Report about “water.” It was 37 degrees outside this afternoon with a wind chill […]

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York City Council to discuss mayor’s proposed firearms ordinance Wednesday | #citycouncil

A proposal to regulate the shooting of guns in York City will be discussed at the city council’s Wednesday night committee meeting, according to an agenda on the city’s website. Prepared by the city’s administration and police department, the proposed ordinance seeks to further define what is and is not lawful use of firearms within […]

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Snow-fighting efforts turn to small streets in Philly as Mayor Parker directs cleanup

Snow-fighting efforts turn to small streets in Philadelphia The winter storm is behind us, but snow-fighting efforts are still underway. The City of Philadelphia Streets Department crews are now turning the focus on inaccessible streets that are small and narrow. NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA – The winter storm is behind us, but snow-fighting efforts are still underway. […]

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York City Council cancels Tuesday meeting | #citycouncil

York City Council has canceled its legislative meeting Tuesday due to inclement weather, freezing temperatures and potentially unsafe road conditions, according to a news release from the council. The council will hold its committee meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at York City Hall, 101 S. George St. The council’s next legislative meeting is […]

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time for tiebreaker on vacant City Council seat

Erie Mayor Joe Schember will cast a tie-breaking vote that will appoint Mel Witherspoon to a vacant seat on Erie County Council. Schember said is doing so in the wake of City Council’s 3-3 tie vote Wednesday on a resolution, sponsored by Councilman Ed Brzezinski, to appoint Witherspoon to the seat vacated by the January […]

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Could Mel Witherspoon return to Erie City Council as an appointee? | #citycouncil

Mel Witherspoon left Erie City Council in December because of city term limit rules. However, one of his former colleagues wants to bring Witherspoon back to the seven-member, all-Democratic panel as an appointee. A resolution sponsored by Councilman Ed Brzezinski on council’s Wednesday meeting agenda seeks to appoint Witherspoon to the seat vacated by the January […]

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Greencastle Mayor Ben Thomas on ‘candy bomber,’ Depression, food banks

Greencastle Mayor Ben Thomas Jr. It’s a rainy Wednesday afternoon just two days after Christmas as I author this very special message due to the Echo Pilot’s holiday schedule. I hope you made some wonderful memories with your family and friends. The family room is nice and warm as the days are now steadily getting […]

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Stroudsburg Mayor Michael Moreno plans to keep job after DUI charge

Stroudsburg Mayor Michael Moreno intends to stay in his job after being charged with a DUI for the second time. Past council members have also stayed in their roles after breaking the law, Borough Council President Matt Abell recalled at the Tuesday, Nov. 21., borough council meeting. Their comments came after the Pocono Record requested […]

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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigning after nearly four years, mayor says

article PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is resigning three and a half years after stepping in to lead the city’s police department. Outlaw, Philadelphia’s first black female police commissioner, will step down on September 22 to take on a new position as a deputy security chief at the Port Authority of New York […]