AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Hazleton Pennsylvania. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/hazleton-pa 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/hazleton-pa https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:32:48 -0500 The Drums Lioness Lions club will hold a Craft and Vendor show at Faith UCC Church. Vendor/Crafter tables are still available! -- 20 Crafters and https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-drums-lioness-lions-club-will-hold-a-craft-and-vendor-show-at-faith-ucc-church-31374905-drums-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-drums-lioness-lions-club-will-hold-a-craft-and-vendor-show-at-faith-ucc-church-31374905-drums-pa.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congressman Matt Cartwright Involved In Major Ethics Scandal With His Top Donor Hazleton, PA - Broken by Axios this https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-matt-cartwright-involved-in-major-ethics-scandal-with-his-top-donor-31442029-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-matt-cartwright-involved-in-major-ethics-scandal-with-his-top-donor-31442029-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman today announced a coordinated effort for a one-time, large-scale pardoning project for people https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-wolf-lt-gov-fetterman-announce-effort-to-quickly-pardon-thousands-of-pennsylvanians-from-marijuanarelated-convictions-31448580-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-wolf-lt-gov-fetterman-announce-effort-to-quickly-pardon-thousands-of-pennsylvanians-from-marijuanarelated-convictions-31448580-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HAZLETON — While campaigning on Saturday night, Josh Shapiro, the Democratic candidate for governor, listed policies that he wants to push for. https://www.americantowns.com/news/shapiro-greets-hazleton-voters-31456701-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/shapiro-greets-hazleton-voters-31456701-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #36 Endorses Jim Bognet Hazleton, PA – The Fraternal Order of Police, WyomingValley Lodge 36 has https://www.americantowns.com/news/fraternal-order-of-police-lodge-36-endorses-jim-bognet-31457352-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fraternal-order-of-police-lodge-36-endorses-jim-bognet-31457352-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Susan Wild issued the following statement after the Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act: https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-susan-wild-issues-statement-following-senate-passage-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-31451308-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-susan-wild-issues-statement-following-senate-passage-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-31451308-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 More than 2,500 people have applied for marijuana pardons since the project launched on Sept. 1 Pennsylvanians have a unique opportunity to be https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-wolf-lt-gov-fetterman-time-is-running-out-for-people-interested-in-quick-pardons-through-pa-marijuana-pardon-project-31463344-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-wolf-lt-gov-fetterman-time-is-running-out-for-people-interested-in-quick-pardons-through-pa-marijuana-pardon-project-31463344-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, DC – Today, Representative Susan Wild voted to pass H.R. 3171, the bipartisan Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-wild-votes-to-improve-care-for-seniors-by-cutting-red-tape-31469366-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-wild-votes-to-improve-care-for-seniors-by-cutting-red-tape-31469366-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 “Turning methane into auto fuel, Cartwright noted, is ‘a heck of a lot greener than simply refining heavy black oil.’ The ad’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/washington-post-cartwright-focused-on-jobs-prices-and-incomes-31472816-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/washington-post-cartwright-focused-on-jobs-prices-and-incomes-31472816-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Tom Wolf applauded new guidelines and grants announced today by the Biden Administration, directed at further protecting reproductive rights https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-wolf-applauds-president-bidens-federal-actions-to-protect-reproductive-rights-31477843-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-wolf-applauds-president-bidens-federal-actions-to-protect-reproductive-rights-31477843-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Scranton, Pa. — Tomorrow, Congressman Matt Cartwright will face off against former corporate lobbying executive Jim Bognet in a televised https://www.americantowns.com/news/matt-cartwright-participates-in-pa08-debate-tomorrow-31483958-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/matt-cartwright-participates-in-pa08-debate-tomorrow-31483958-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) received the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-rep-matt-cartwright-receives-friend-of-the-farm-bureau-award-31488766-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-rep-matt-cartwright-receives-friend-of-the-farm-bureau-award-31488766-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve an agreement https://www.americantowns.com/news/cartwright-statement-on-houseapproved-legislation-to-prevent-rail-strike-31497931-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cartwright-statement-on-houseapproved-legislation-to-prevent-rail-strike-31497931-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement regarding his health: “Last month, I was https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-senator-bob-casey-31514672-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-senator-bob-casey-31514672-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Harrisburg, PA – Today, following a meeting with Beaver County Commissioners, local elected officials, and emergency management leaders, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-josh-shapiro-lays-out-serious-concerns-regarding-norfolk-southerns-incident-management-after-meeting-with-beaver-county-officials-31537397-hazleton-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-josh-shapiro-lays-out-serious-concerns-regarding-norfolk-southerns-incident-management-after-meeting-with-beaver-county-officials-31537397-hazleton-pa.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500