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Pennsylvania could soon have a national park

A proposed new map splits the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area into a preserve and a national park.

By Jeremy Long/WITF

After Atlanta murders, greater scrutiny of police killing of Asian-American man in Poconos

The use of deadly force in this case was justified, according to the DA’s office, because the officers did not know the weapon Hall carried wasn’t lethal, and because he failed to follow officers’ orders.

By Laura Benshoff/WHYY

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Family lawyers: Troopers didn’t have to kill teen on bridge in the Poconos

“It's a cry for help and unfortunately, instead of getting help, Christian got bullets. Even after he put his hands up, they shot."
By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

5 charged, 4 wounded in shootings in the Poconos

Two men, two woman and a 16-year-old boy — all from Tobyhanna — were charged in the shootings, though authorities have not said what sparked the violence.

By The Associated Press

Denny Hamlin caps marathon day of racing at Pocono with 4th win

The driver is racking up milestones as he chases his first NASCAR Cup championship.
By The Associated Press

Pocono twin bill weekend loses luster with no fans at track

After allowing a small number of fans into races in Florida and Alabama, none will be allowed at this weekend’s races at Pocono.

By The Associated Press

Updated: 2020-04-01 05:00:00

Update: ‘Corona discount’: Gov. Wolf to ban Airbnb after Poconos become per-capita COVID leader

“We are seeing an influx of New York license plates. They’re actually coming here, they’re spreading more germs, they’re taking more germs back.” 
By WHYY Staff

Fire whips through historic Poconos resort; guests evacuate

A wind-whipped fire has destroyed much of a century-old Poconos resort that’s on the National Register of Historic Places.

By The Associated Press

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