today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today … “Insist that managers of those properties live within 10 miles of the houses they manage.” – Andrew Book, landlord, asks municipality to add changes to the landlords renting properties in this PennLive article.

• “Restaurants and food suppliers of every sort in Lebanon and across Pennsylvania are adjusting to new state food code regulations that went into effect at the start of the year,” says this Lebanon Daily News article. It also states, “(An) important new rule is one requiring restaurants and food vendors to post a document notifying patrons that the facility’s latest inspection report is available upon request. The document, which must be posted with a business’ license and food safety certification, also includes the website — EatSafePA.com — where the inspection reports of all Pennsylvania eating and drinking establishments can be found … ”

• Many Pennsylvania municipalities conduct their own food safety inspections in accordance with state law using the state’s checklist. Columbia does not. Why?

• Those conducting their own food safety inspections post the inspection results in accordance with state law on the state database; Columbia does not. Why?

 

• Continuing drama in Harrisburg – Attorney General theatre – Open records operetta

• Bet the opposite would be equally true – $antorum had difficult time listening to the Pope – PennLive

• More drama: Shady political operatives fail to file tax returns – Center for Public Integrity

• SEIU contributions to the shady political operative

• “Deflated balls” drama in Boston – Boston.com

• “The American economy is by many measures well on the road to full recovery. The national unemployment rate was 6.2% in 2013, down from 9.3% in 2009; U.S. gross domestic product grew 5% in the third quarter of 2014; and the S&P 500 recently reached its all time high. And yet the middle class is falling behind. – 24/7 Wall St.

• Does anyone park here? Seldom see a car in the spaces – “PARKING LOT PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR 239 AVENUE H – The Borough has leased the Century Link Parking Lot at the intersection of Ave H and Short Avenue. Parking meters are installed however, parking permits are also available for sale as follows: $30.00 per month for each permit if purchased prior to the first of the month. $25.00 per month if paid at least 6 months in advance. Contact the Borough Office for more information.” – Borough Website

• Heroin: Riding the rush – 2014 was the year heroin became an epidemic – Public Source

• Back in November we said: “And another bunch of big guys at the top will profit handsomely; wonder whether those who do the work in local branches will fare anywhere as well in the aftermath? We always hear the standard, news release tripe: ‘We anticipate no changes in personnel and staffing as we yadda – yadda – yadda.’ or ‘BB&T plans to continue Susquehanna’s tradition of commitment and service to its communities by creating a $10 million economic development fund to ensure ongoing support of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania community.’”

• Guess what? Take a look at this LNP – Always Lancaster article.