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Pennsylvania Dem Rep. Matt Cartwright dodges multiple debates, angering constituents: ‘Want to know what I’m buying’
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) has agreed to just one debate against a challenger whose supporters say the congressman should do more to defend his record for constituents.
Cartwright, a sixth-term incumbent representing Pennsylvania’s 8th congressional district, has agreed to debate GOP businessman Rob Bresnahan on either Oct. 22 or 23, with local PBS affiliate WVIA-TV as the host.
Bresnahan’s camp held a press conference Monday in Wilkes-Barre to hammer home their thesis that a single debate so late in this critical race does a disservice to constituents in this increasingly conservative district in the state’s northeastern region.
“By refusing to engage in more than one debate, he’s denying voters the opportunity to see where he really stands,” said Luzerne County GOP Chair Gene Ziemba of Cartwright. “It raises questions about what he’s trying to hide.”
From neighboring Lackawanna County, Republican Party Chairman Dan Naylor pointed to Cartwright’s liberal voting record on issues like illegal immigration as one reason he may be hesitant to schedule many debates.
“Clearly, he’s allowing illegals to come in at a rate that is not sustainable for this country,” Naylor told The Post.
Bresnahan’s campaign suggests that the House schedule this fall should give Cartwright “ample availability” for an earlier debate, but Cartwright has only responded by requesting “more information.”
According to this year’s House calendar, the lower chamber is out of session 17 days in September, plus all of October.
Cartwright’s office did not respond to The Post’s inquiry about the why the rep won’t agree to more dates despite the light schedule on Capitol Hill this fall.
Mail-in voting starts Sept. 16 in Pennsylvania — the earliest of any state — so having only one debate in the eleventh hour would deny many Pennsylvanians the chance to hear from their candidates before casting their ballots.
That time crunch is cause for concern among voters in the district who spoke to The Post Monday.
“When you see and hear politicians in action during a debate, you tend to sometimes open your eyes and get a different perspective,” said Candice Chilek, a retired teacher from West Pittston.
Retired Catholic preschool teacher Lorna Altavill of Wilkes-Barre struck a similar chord, likening debates to advertising campaigns.
“You can advertise a product, but I want to see the product, I want to test the product,” she told The Post.
“I want to know what I’m buying, because in the case of an election, if you don’t like what you bought, you can’t return it,” Altavill concluded.
The two candidates in Pennsylvania’s neighboring 7th congressional district — another competitive race labeled a toss-up in Cook Political Report — have agreed to multiple September debates, but have yet to finalize the dates.
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First Bank To Expand in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
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First Bank will open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, aiming to offer better convenience and service.
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First Bank plans to open new branches in New Jersey and Pennsylvania this fall, with a focus on providing enhanced convenience and exceptional service to retirees, families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
The new branches in Trenton, N.J., and Media, Pa. reinforce the community bank’s commitment to its neighborhoods by expanding access across its footprint. First Bank’s tagline, “Personal Bankers. Real Relationships,” reflects the thoughtful approach that guides every customer interaction.
“We at First Bank are excited to expand our quality banking services throughout our footprint,” said Patrick L. Ryan, President and CEO. “Our focus is on providing personalized banking and genuine relationships our customers can trust. By listening closely, asking the right questions, and offering tailored solutions, we prioritize solving problems, not selling products. Our clients have direct access to top decision-makers, and our market executives are empowered to build meaningful, lasting relationships. This is what defines us as a true community bank.”
Ryan says both locations were chosen because they are central to their respective counties. For instance, Media is the county seat of Delaware County and fits perfectly with the bank’s strategy of establishing branches in vital central locations. He says the Media branch will be located at 22 West State Street and will lay the groundwork for further expansion throughout Pennsylvania’s southeastern corridor.
The other new branch will be strategically located in Trenton, the county seat of Mercer County, right next to First Bank’s headquarters in Hamilton. This branch, located at 101 S. Warren Street will bolster First Bank’s presence in New Jersey’s capital. According to Ryan, this expansion deepens the bank’s community connections and broadens its reach across the state.
“As a community bank, we are dedicated to meeting the diverse financial needs of the communities we serve, supporting small business success, engaging in community service through volunteer efforts, and adopting environmentally responsible practices,” Ryan stated.
Expanding Services for Local Business Owners
First Bank is expanding its services to better support entrepreneurs by enhancing resources for small businesses and lower-middle market commercial entities, covering the entire business life cycle. The bank recently launched a new specialty financing group that provides asset-based lending, enabling business owners and entrepreneurs to convert illiquid assets into additional capital.
Supporting entrepreneurs has always been integral to First Bank’s history. In late 2008, Ryan led an investment group that recapitalized First Bank with $20 million, driven by a clear vision: to establish a community bank that delivers best-in-class services and capital access for business owners and entrepreneurs across the New York City to Philadelphia corridor. Today, First Bank boasts $3.62 billion in assets, as reflected in its most recent quarterly filing.
Ryan was recently honored with the Live United Corporate Award by the United Way of Greater Mercer County. He was also awarded EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 New Jersey Award.
Learn more at First Bank. First Bank is a New Jersey state-chartered bank with 26 full-service branches throughout New Jersey in Burlington, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset, and Morris counties, as well as in Bucks and Chester counties in Pennsylvania and in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Trump assassination attempt House task force tours Pennsylvania rally site
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Truck crashes into house near Pennsylvania Ave, Bement Street in Lansing
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – A truck crashed into a house in Lansing Monday morning.
News 10 crew was at the scene of the crash at around 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 26 and saw some damage to the house’s front porch and significant damage to the truck. The crash happened near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Bement Street.
It is unclear if anyone was injured.
This is a developing story. News 10 is reaching out to officials for more information.
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