All articles tagged with #scranton
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Variety
The new series 'The Paper' explores the fate of Dunder Mifflin, revealing that the company has been acquired by Enervate and its Scranton branch has closed or moved, but the brand still exists within a larger corporate structure. The show is set in the 'The Office' universe but is not a reboot, leaving some ambiguity about the company's current status.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
President Biden mocked Donald Trump as "defeated-looking" during a campaign event in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on the second day of jury selection in Trump's Manhattan trial over concealing 2016 hush money payments. Biden contrasted himself with Trump, criticizing his privileged upbringing and tax practices. Meanwhile, Trump accused Biden of orchestrating the trial to win an election, as both candidates focus on Pennsylvania, a pivotal swing state in past elections.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
President Joe Biden faced social media criticism over perceived empty seats at his campaign event in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with conservatives mocking the turnout. However, reports and photos from inside the event disputed the claims, showing a full room with 200 to 300 supporters. Biden contrasted his tax plan with Trump's policies and emphasized his Scranton roots. As Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, Trump is in a New York City courtroom for his criminal trial over an alleged hush money scheme.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
President Joe Biden is set to announce his tax plans at a campaign event in Scranton, Pennsylvania, as part of his re-election campaign initiatives, with a focus on providing relief through student loan forgiveness and addressing runaway interest. The Education Department has filed paperwork for a new regulation to deliver the cancellation Biden announced last week, targeting specific categories of borrowers, with the broadest forgiveness category aiming to eliminate up to $20,000 in interest for those who owe more than they originally borrowed due to runaway interest.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
President Joe Biden returns to his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, to kick off a three-day campaign in the battleground state, focusing on his plan for higher taxes on the wealthy. Biden aims to reframe the economic conversation and emphasize his support for the middle class, contrasting himself with former President Trump. His visit to Scranton holds personal significance as he grew up there, and his campaign seeks to secure Pennsylvania's crucial electoral votes. Meanwhile, Biden's tax proposals and Trump's ongoing legal challenges provide a backdrop for their competing narratives on the economy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Locals in President Biden's hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, have expressed mixed reviews and criticism of his claim to view the U.S. economy through their eyes. Some residents believe that Biden does not see the economy from a local perspective and that it has worsened since he took office. Others feel disillusioned with the political class in general and believe that politicians do not truly understand the struggles of the people. The renaming of roadways in Scranton after Biden has also sparked controversy among local business owners. While opinions vary, many residents are skeptical of Biden's ability to address economic issues effectively.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Showrunner Greg Daniels has addressed the rumors of a potential revival of "The Office," stating that while details are scarce, he will announce any news when there is something to announce. The speculation was sparked by a recent report that Daniels would revive the show once the WGA strike ended, but no official confirmation has been made. The original series ran from 2005 to 2013 and gained a devoted fan base, with some cast members going on to achieve Hollywood success.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PAHomePage.com
Nine people have been charged with stealing major artwork and sports memorabilia for over 20 years. The stolen items include Christy Mathewson’s jersey, Andy Warhol’s “Le Grande Passion,” and Yogi Berra’s World Series rings. The suspects transported the stolen goods back to Northeastern PA, melted them down to easily transportable metal discs or bars, and sold the raw metal to other people in the New York City area for significantly less than the stolen items would be worth at a fair market value. The maximum penalty for the conspiracy charge is five years imprisonment, and for each of the other offenses is ten years imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fortune
Just 23% of the nation's 200 largest housing markets saw a month-over-month home price decline in March, down from 79% in September 2022. Scranton is booming again, while San Jose is falling. The biggest home price drops were found in markets like Austin, Boise, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and San Jose. Among the nation's 400 largest housing markets tracked by Zillow, 182 are still below their 2022 peak price. However, house prices remain up on a year-over-year basis in most housing markets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Despite Joe Biden's strong ties to his childhood hometown of Scranton, interviews with about two dozen Scranton voters show many harbor deep concerns about Biden running again in 2024 due to his age and health. Many Scranton residents say they might back Biden again in 2024, albeit without much enthusiasm. With lower voting rates than many other democracies, enthusiasm plays an important role in deciding U.S. elections.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Despite strong ties to Joe Biden, many Scranton voters harbor deep concerns about his age and health if he were to run for re-election in 2024. Interviews with about two dozen Scranton voters show that they might back Biden again, albeit without much enthusiasm. The lack of fervor in Scranton may be an early warning sign for the Democratic Party, as national polls show Democrats want a younger candidate. Biden's approval rating remains quite low but edged up to 42% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll this month.