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The great indoors of Missouri Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:18AMBass Pro's HQ store a bull's-eye for outdoorsy tourism When asked to guess the most popular tourist attraction in Missouri, even non-Midwesterners probably could make some educated guesses.
Smithfield gay getaway purchased by former guests Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:08PMThe new owners of Rainbow Mountain Resort plan to preserve the Smithfield Township getaway as a gay resort open to customers of all walks of life.
Lane restrictions at DWG toll bridge lifted for Fourth of July weekend Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:55AMThere will be no construction or lane closures on the Delaware Water Gap Toll Bridge over the Fourth of July weekend.
Busy Summer Ahead for Poconos According to Poconos Vacation Homes Expert Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:14AMPennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains region is set to have a busy summer ahead, according to Realtor Terry Muller, a specialist in Poconos vacation homes. (PRWeb June 28, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/TerryMullerRealtor/PoconosRealEstate/prweb8599746.htm
Pa. happy hour about to get a little jollier Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 11:25PMBars and taverns in Pennsylvania soon will have more flexibility with determining their happy hour specials, thanks to a measure that is expected to be signed by Gov. Tom Corbett.
Guide To Summer In The Pocono Mountains Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:01PMOnce upon a time, a summer vacation in the Poconos meant a trip on a train, two weeks at an all-inclusive resort where the principal forms of recreation were eating copious amounts of hotel food, a hike in the woods or rowing and swimming in a lake or pond.
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board releases report on casino license award Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 6:12PMThe Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board found Nemacolin Woodlands Resort to be a “dynamic and deserving” location in detailing its decision last month to award the Farmington resort a Category 3 casino
Police Searching for Grocery Store Shoplifter Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 8:28PMPolice in Luzerne County are searching for a grocery store shoplifter.
Resorts Offering Deals in the Poconos Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 8:13PMSome attractions in the Poconos are looking at ways to draw people to play and stay this spring and summer.
Judge orders Split Rock to pay sales people $2.2M Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 12:18AMPHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia judge has ordered a Pocono area resort to pay more than $2.2 million to 259 sales persons he determined had been improperly classified as independent contractors instead of employees.
Greene County officials visit PA waterpark Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 12:28AMScotrun, Penn. — Economic, business and elected officials from Greene County embarked on a fact-finding mission Friday to this small Pennsylvania town in the Poconos to learn about its indoor water park and hotel — a resort that a developer wants to replicate along the New York state Thruway in New Baltimore.
Greene officials test the water Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 7:26PMSCOTRUN, Pa. — Economic, business and elected officials from Greene County embarked on a fact-finding mission Friday to this small Pennsylvania town in the Poconos to learn about its indoor water park and hotel — a resort that a developer wants to replicate along the New York State Thruway in New Baltimore.
Pa. casino license goes to Nemacolin Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 2:40AMHARRISBURG - Within nine months, the state's 11th casino will open in southwestern Pennsylvania at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort as a result of its nabbing the second and, for now, final casino-resort license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Thursday.
Mason-Dixon loses bid for Adams County casino Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 9:42AMWhen the final vote came, there was applause and shouts of "thank you" and "long live Gettysburg" from those opposed to a casino near the battlefield.
Decision day here on casino license Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 11:02PMWhen the state Gaming Control Board meets today to award Pennsylvania's last resort casino license, it will be looking for a well-established resort hotel -- as dictated by state law -- that will draw as much money as possible from out of state.
Fernwood Gaming License Application Gains Key Supporter Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 9:00PMState Representative Brown issues letter of support for Category 3 License.
Would-be casinos seek license Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 11:12PMOn Thursday, it will finally discuss it in public and perhaps decide. Until now, the board’s discussions have all been behind closed doors. Who knows what members are thinking?
Stroudsburg, Pa.: Once a newlywed punch line, now a town for all seasons Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 10:00AMStroudsburg, Pa. In the mid-20th century, cheap rooms and heart-shaped tubs were leading attractions in the Pocono Mountains ”at least for the parade of bargain-seeking just-marrieds who flocked to area’s pleasure resorts for a stab at romance.
Business in Brief Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 2:32PMService Stars awarded at Saratoga Hospital
Escape plan: Golf in the Poconos Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 7:37PMSwing into spring with special deals Unleash your inner Tiger, Woods that is. If you haven't had enough golf this weekend with The Masters, head north to Pennsylvania. The Pocono Mountains are kicking off spring and the 2011 golf season with specials from more than 35 regional golf courses.
Erik Karner Appointed General Manager of The Copperfield Inn in North Creek Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 2:08AMIndustry Veteran to Head Iconic Adirondack Resort (PRWeb April 08, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/04/prweb5231154.htm
Fernwood slots decision could be made next week Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 11:08PMApril 14 may be the day the Poconos learns if it's getting a second casino. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will consider the final category three gaming license at its monthly meeting next Thursday.
S.F. talk to harken back to the Borscht Belt’s heyday Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 12:59PMArchie Barkan’s knowledge of Borscht Belt history goes far back. How far? All the way to when the only time “borscht” and “belt” were used in the same sentence was when an errant slurper had spilled on his lap.
Great Wolf redefines itself Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 8:39AMGreat Wolf Resorts is making changes. They are not the sort that visitors will notice as they swoosh down waterslides or chase virtual dragons through the halls. They are twists to the Madison company’s business model — and along with an improving economy, they could precipitate rapid growth for the business, experts say.
Great Bear golf course won't open this spring Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 11:10PMThe designers of Great Bear Golf and Country Club foresaw it as a crown jewel of the lush Poconos golfing landscape. But the course in Middle Smithfield Township is now closed and its long-term future in doubt.
More state police sought for Poconos during summer months Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 11:15PMNew census figures show Monroe County has almost 170,000 people, but Pocono legislators say that when it comes to police protection, that number doesn't tell the whole story.
Make A Note: Morris County seniors calendar Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 12:02AMMORRISTOWN 60 PLUS CLUB: Annual Pie Party on March 22. Speakers from Morristown/Morris Township Library and Morris County Library will discuss library services of interest to seniors. Anyone 55 or older living in Morristown, Morris Plains or Morris Township is invited. Club meets on third floor of Morristown Town Hall on the fourth Tuesdays. Coffee served 1 p.m. prior to 1:30 p.m. meeting. 973 ...
Gaming board not expected to consider resort casino vote Wednesday Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 1:12PMFour months after four resorts made their cases to host a casino, where the state’s last resort casino license will go is still up in the air. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board won’t likely award the license at its meeting Wednesday.
Red Cross of Poconos says new name helps marketing Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 11:05PMThe local Red Cross office services more than just Monroe County. That's why the organization is changing its name from American Red Cross of Monroe County to American Red Cross of the Poconos as a way to reflect the scope of its reach.
Top Senior Discounts Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 10:10PMThey absolutely love us. The “they” is almost anyone with a product or service to sell. The “us” is the geezer generation, and we’re growing by leaps and bounds.
Salita wants title shot Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 11:12AMSalita Promotions and Universal Boxing presents Dmitriy Salita's return to the ring on April 13, 2011 in front of his hometown fans in Brooklyn at Oceana Ballroom (1029 Brighton Beach Ave). Dmitriy is coming off a sensational knockout performance to finish 2010.
Night skiing a new trend Sunday, February 27, 2011 @ 1:26AMPALMERTON — It’s 4 p.m. at Blue Mountain Ski Area, a time when most skiers and snowboarders are pulling off their boots and trudging to their cars. But Brett Cotler and his friends walk against the crowd, fresh-faced and ready to hit the slopes.
Casino license vote won't likely come this month Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 1:39PMIt’s been more than three months since four resorts made their cases to host a casino. But where the state’s last resort casino license will go is still up in the air.
Poconos Packed for Presidents' Day Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 5:33PMThe several inches of snow in the Poconos turned into the perfect setting for many looking to enjoy a classic Poconos winter vacation.
Ski Resorts Love Holiday Weekend Snow Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 1:35PMFresh snow, holiday weekend bring crowds to Camelback Mountain.
Finding a crowd-free Tahoe | The weather whisperer Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 3:40AMThis NOAA satellite image taken Thursday shows clouds cover most of the West Coast as a strong cold front pushes ample moisture onshore. Periods of heavy rain showers develop across Oregon and northern California, with periods of heavy snow across the southern Cascades and northern Sierra.
Night skiing: Save money and avoid crowds Sunday, February 20, 2011 @ 2:41AMPALMERTON, Pa. - It's 4 p.m. at Blue Mountain Ski Area, a time when most skiers and snowboarders are pulling off their boots and trudging to their cars. But Brett Cotler and his friends walk against the crowd, fresh-faced and ready to hit the slopes.
Two-day warm-up unlikely to cool off red-hot Poconos ski season Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 11:06PMThat little warm-up that melted the snow in your front yard? It's going to take a lot more than that to slow down the great season Poconos ski resorts say they're having.
Ski Resorts Ready for Big Weekend Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 6:18PMMany are taking advantage of the Presidents' Day holiday weekend, already packing resorts and the slopes in the Poconos.
Full ski ahead Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 9:16PMArea slopes expect slamming weekend If it's a holiday weekend and you're into snow sports, chances are pretty high that you're heading out to the slopes at some point this weekend.
Pocono Manor spruces up inn Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 11:12PMWith offseason, midweek occupancy rates typically around 20 percent, the management team at the Inn at Pocono Manor has been trying to figure out how to sell those rooms that often go unused.
Escape the Cold at an Indoor Water Park Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 2:20PMThere's an affordable tropical escape located close to home in Northeastern PA.
Snow forecast: Messy commute, happy skiers Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 9:51AMThe snowstorm arriving late tonight likely has commuters anxious - and skiers eager.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Surviving a Brutal Winter Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 10:25PMAs our children become couch potatoes, we often focus on how this contributes to childhood obesity, but we overlook how it also contributes to a constrained mental outlook and a character of artifice.
Holiday Weekend in the Poconos Monday, January 17, 2011 @ 5:48PMThe Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend proved to be a very successful one for businesses in the Poconos, especially those near the ski resorts.
Tourist Industry Booming in Poconos for MLK Day Monday, January 17, 2011 @ 5:05PMResorts across the Poconos were packed this weekend as people enjoyed the three day holiday weekend.
Is commercial real estate in a comeback? Saturday, January 15, 2011 @ 11:01PMAlthough the housing market is tracked while gauging the economy, it's the commercial real estate market that indicates the scope of the rebound from a financial downturn.
Clear weather combines with 3-day weekend to fill local resorts Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 11:05PMWith clear weather ahead and free advertising in the form of mid-week snow, Poconos resorts expect to be full for the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.
Busy Holiday Weekend for Ski Resorts Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 5:48PMSki resorts in the Poconos are expected to be packed this weekend. Resorts said the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend is one of their busiest welcoming thousands of visitors from out of town.
Ski shop to give blood donors free lift tickets Friday, January 14, 2011 @ 2:06AMDuring the winter months, one of the last things on many people’s minds is the blood supply at their local hospitals. It’s assumed that when someone needs blood, the supply will be there.