Residents of our city and, really, the region as a whole owe thanks to the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce. As reported in the weekend edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, the Chamber will contribute funding for the Little League Classic, the Major League Baseball game played ...
Welcome back to a music extravaganza in Brandon Park! May it be the new beginning of a summer musical and performance series. Some forty years ago I had the opportunity and privilege of scheduling park events throughout the city for the Williamsport Recreation Commission. My position of cultural coordinator was cosponsored by the Williamsport School District. The programs included a variety of music genre along with on stage-the bandshell — and tent theatre. My predecessors, Doris Heller and Walt Straiton, had previously arranged regular weekend programs and special events. I ...
I was pleased to see that the comprehensive study on transportation included bicycles used for basic transportation. We at Williamsport Bicycle Recycle help many people who use their bicycle for basic transportation. Many of our roads are designed to make cars feel comfortable driving at speeds that endanger cyclists. Last year one of our volunteers was killed when his bicycle was hit by a car on the hill on Market Street. It is surprising that just a short distance away is confusion corner has few crashes. This may be because drivers know the situation is confusing and so pay closer ...
Rep. Jill Cooper, R-Export, is pushing pretty hard to get high schools to start their day later in the morning. It’s a topic that has been researched for decades, with experts at two virtual Rested and Ready forums convened by Cooper recently speaking about the possible benefits of a later ...
The American economy has created more wealth, innovation, and opportunity than any nation in history. Millions of Americans already participate in that success through retirement accounts, pensions, small businesses, and investments. President Trump and I believe even more Americans should have the opportunity to own a direct stake in the growth and success of the American economy. Trump Accounts are designed to help make that possible for future generations from day one. As Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, I regularly meet with ...
A quarter century ago, Pennsylvania quietly did something remarkable: created a scholarship program that gave low- and middle-income families an opportunity to choose the best schools for their kids. This first-of-its-kind program galvanized the national school choice movement, ushering in much-needed reforms that put students first. That program is the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC), which marks its 25th anniversary. From its inception, EITC’s design was simple yet revolutionary: Allow businesses to invest in scholarships and empower families to choose educational ...
