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Audit: Bills never sent for some housing loan recipients

(The Center Square) – A decades-old loan program for affordable housing developers comes with little documentation to track the taxpayer funding it gives out. That means at least 24 loans given between 2022 and 2024 have not yet been billed for repayment, while it was unclear if the applicants behind some of the projects even had the money to do so. The information was revealed in an audit of the Pennsylvania Housing Financing Agency’s PennHOMES program, which receives most of its funding from the federal government. Over the last two years, the agency has loaned out $25.9 ...

Chubbs Barbecue finds permanent home in downtown Lewisburg

“After years of rolling through the Susquehanna Valley in their signature converted school bus, the team behind Chubbs Barbecue is ready to trade tires for a permanent foundation,” a news release from the business said. “The local favorite has officially announced its transition from a ...

Lawmakers mull delivery drivers for alcohol sales

(The Center Square) – In 37 states, same-day delivery drivers working for companies like DoorDash and Instacart can bring alcohol to customers’ doorsteps. Pennsylvania is not one of them, but that could change soon with a bill under consideration in the state House Liquor Control Committee. “It is working in those states,” said Tom Kerr, general counsel for the Adult Beverage Alliance. “So, this bill provides the benefit of years of experience in working on similar legislation and gives Pennsylvania businesses an opportunity to benefit from a mature industry that is now ...

New York, New Jersey sue feds over Hudson Tunnel funding cuts

(The Center Square) — New York and New Jersey are taking the Trump administration to court over its move to “illegally” claw back $15 billion in federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project, accusing the president of engaging in “political retribution.” In a lawsuit filed late ...

Bank names chief growth officer

Journey Bank recently announced the appointment of Loni N. Kline as chief growth officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Kline will lead the bank’s efforts to advance its enterprise-wide growth strategy and expand revenue and market share across all lines of business. According to a news release, her focus will be on strengthening customer relationships, broadening access to banking solutions, and ensuring Journey Bank continues to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves. She will collaborate with teams across the organization to align marketing, ...

Law firm honored for pro bono work

The law firm of Rieders, Travis, Dohrmann, Mowrey, Humphrey & Waters recently announced it was only one of two law firms in Lycoming County receiving recognition for the pro bono work which it performs in the county. “This means that 100% of the lawyers in the firm have participated in the program,” a news release said. “The Lycoming Law Association’s Fair Share Award has been awarded to the firm for 2025, and in every year since the program was initiated.” According to the news release, the award is: “In recognition of commitment to equal justice for the poor by fair ...