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Should Pennsylvania Have Open Primaries?, Local 'Rosie the Riveters' Honored, Ancient Wine – WHYY
“Rosie the Riveters” are finally getting the recognition they deserve. On Wednesday, the women who worked in shipyards and factories building boats, planes, weapons, and supplies for WWII will be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal. Sadly, many of the six million women who supported America’s effort have died, but Cherri Gregg talks with two honorees from our region, Mae Krier and Ruth Wilson, who reflect on their barrier-breaking works.
With Pennsylvania’s primary two weeks away, we look at the effort to open the primary to unaffiliated voters. Forty percent of voters now identify as independent but PA’s closed primaries don’t allow them to weigh in. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of open primaries with David Thornburgh, chair of BallotPA, which is trying to open Pennsylvania’s primary. We also hear from Seth Masket, professor at the University of Denver, who believes only people affiliated with a party should have a say.
Have you heard about William Penn’s vineyard in Fairmount Park starting in the 1600s? Yes, it was located at Lemon Hill. The Alexander grape, cultivated there, marked the beginning of wine production in North America. While this grape has faced criticism for its flavor over the years, local sommeliers are advocating to embrace the wine’s historical significance and are working towards revitalizing the Alexander grape. We talk with Chantel White, Archaeobotanical Teaching Specialist at the Penn Museum, about the history of North American wine and the ongoing endeavor to restore the Alexander grape to its patriotic prominence.
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Sustainable Pennsylvania certifies Pittston at Silver Level | The Sunday Dispatch
PITTSTON – The City of Pittston recently announced it is among a select group of high performing municipalities to become certified through the Sustainable Pennsylvania program.
Pittston is recognized at the Silver Level of certification for meeting the program’s rigorous performance criteria, which provide a foundational approach for building communities that thrive.
Sustainable Pennsylvania is managed by the Pennsylvania Municipal League (The League), in partnership with Sustainable Pittsburgh, and is designed for municipalities that are working to save money, conserve resources, and serve vibrant communities.
The certification is offered statewide, recognizing boroughs, townships, cities, and home rule communities across the Commonwealth. The League and Sustainable Pittsburgh applaud local governments for their demonstrated commitment and sustainability performance.
In earning the Silver Certification, Pittston is acknowledged for its progress in such areas as community design and land use, energy efficiency, health and wellness, intergovernmental cooperation, recycling and waste reduction, fiscal controls, and internal management and operations.
Details about Pittston’s certification within these topics can be found at SustainablePA.org
“One of the components of the city’s long range strategic comprehensive plan is sustainability.” City of Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo, said. “I am extremely pleased that the city received Silver status and the affirmation that we are close to Gold status. I would like to acknowledge the hard work of our city staff laying the foundation for this recognition and I would like to specifically thank Shannon Bonacci and Jenna Strzelecki for stewarding the application process. The future continues to be bright in the City of Pittston.”
The City of Pittston also recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Southland Industries to perform an energy audit on all City, Redevelopment Authority, and Pittston Housing Authority entities. This would allow the city to apply for energy credits through the Biden administration and implement the use of solar energy. These changes would help residents offset utility costs and promote green energy throughout the City of Pittston.
“We are thrilled about our recent agreement with Southland Industries to perform an energy audit on all City, Redevelopment Authority, and Pittston Housing Authority Properties,” Shannon Bonacci, Pittston deputy city administrator, said. “Our goal is to decrease municipal energy waste and look to alternatives like solar where feasible. We plan to take advantage of Renewable Energy Production Tax Credits through the Inflation Reduction Act which will help further our goal of a better tomorrow for residence.”
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