Category Archives: Central PA
Adventures in Huntingdon County
This past weekend I went off in search of some authentic Pennsylvania history with a very good friend. During my years of research on the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, I learned of a second rail tunnel through Sideling Hill. Although the … Continue reading
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On Content Moderation
(Important note: I am not a lawyer. Nothing on this site, including this post, constitutes legal advice. Everything in this post may be completely inaccurate; in fact, you should assume that it is. Always consult a qualified attorney for legal … Continue reading
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$850 Million in the Hole
The last two weeks have seen a lot of cheering* and celebration* over the passing* of the 2010 Pennsylvania Budget. This is good* news because unlike last year’s disaster, not a single state agency was forced to alter operations and … Continue reading
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Tweetup: Choice of Venue?
January’s Central PA Tweetup is scheduled, as always, for the third Wednesday of the month. That means we’ll be getting together on 1/20/10 around 7pm to hang out, drink beer, and — if you’ve never been to one before — … Continue reading
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Don’t Reset The Main
Apologies for the lack of updates this weekend. I’ve had my hands full with personal matters. Among other problems, my house almost burned down Thursday afternoon:
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I Just Joined Integrity Bank
I’ve spent the better part of the past two weeks searching for a replacement bank. I went into branches, called customer service numbers, asked the same questions of different employees, and asked friends & coworkers for advice. I’m pretty sure … Continue reading
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Pennsylvania Budget Impasse ’09: Part II
Note: This is part of a series of posts detailing the 2009 Pennsylvania budget impasse. To see all posts in this series, click here. An anonymous source just forwarded me a very interesting email concerning Pennsylvania’s threat to require its … Continue reading
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Metro Bank Harrisburg: An Example in Failure
UPDATE 3: If you’re having trouble with Metro Bank, I’ve added another post detailing how to file a formal complaint and how to make sure your complaint is effective. UPDATE 4: The Consumerist has linked to my story. Thanks, guys! … Continue reading
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My Call to Labor & Industry
In case you’ve had your head under a rock for the past two months, Pennsylvania is about to violate federal labor law by demanding that its employees come to work without pay. Governor Ed Rendell has stated that employees are … Continue reading
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AFSCME to the Rescue!
With an impending budget impasse, AFSCME — the union to which most Pennsylvania civil service employees pay dues, regardless of whether they’re a member or not — has come forward in full support of its members with guns a-blazin’. Earlier … Continue reading
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