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timesleader.com > uncategorized > 1755013 > editorial-bike-lanes-should-be-decided-closer-to-home

Editorial: Bike lanes should be decided closer to home

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (421+ words) Times Leader Editorial Board A bicycle lane along Market Street in Philadelphia, on June 4, 2018. President Donald Trump’s attack on bike lane funding would make a lot more sense if he did two things: Insist it was only about saving federal…...

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timesleader.com > opinion > 1755011 > commentary-the-country-that-vaccinated-the-world-is-unlearning-how

Commentary: The country that vaccinated the world is unlearning how

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (396+ words) Imran Khalid The Fulcrum Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks as President Donald Trump listens during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines, Monday, Aug. 10, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington....

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timesleader.com > news > 1754979 > reading-northern-recommended-to-buy-luzerne-county-rail-line-for-10m

Reading & Northern recommended to buy Luzerne County rail line for $10M

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (612+ words) The Luzerne County-owned rail line that intersects Market Street in Wilkes-Barre. After evaluating three proposals, a citizen committee is recommending the sale of Luzerne County’s rail line to Reading and Northern Railroad, according to documents. The committee was formed to…...

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timesleader.com > news > 1754747 > luzerne-county-councilman-proposes-resolution-against-mass-surveillance

Luzerne County councilman proposes resolution against mass surveillance

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (672+ words) Luzerne County Councilman Chris Belles is asking his colleagues to collectively take a stance against mass surveillance of people and vehicles while also supporting “targeted law enforcement use” of such technology, according to a proposed resolution he released. Belles said…...

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timesleader.com > opinion > 1754496 > opinion-more-drop-boxes-and-satellite-offices-improve-access-for-county-voters

Opinion: More drop boxes and satellite offices improve access for county voters

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (204+ words) By Brianna Rybka Director of Civic Engagement, PA League of Women Voters But choosing to vote by mail only works when voters have meaningful access to the process. That means making it easy for voters to request a ballot, providing…...

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timesleader.com > opinion > 1754413 > editorial-more-cops-are-accused-of-misusing-flock-cameras-this-is-becoming-too-much-like-big-brother

Editorial: More cops are accused of misusing Flock cameras. This is becoming too much like Big Brother

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (553+ words) The Editorial Board Chicago Tribune A Flock Safety license plate reader is seen along a public road on Oct. 16, 2025, in Houston. On Monday, West Chicago announced the city was reviewing its Flock camera system after discovering an officer may have…...

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timesleader.com > opinion > 1754306 > opinion-voters-deserve-clarity-before-casting-their-vote

Opinion: Voters deserve clarity before casting their vote

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (721+ words) Few people would disagree that elected officials should be prohibited from using confidential government information for personal financial gain. Insider trading is wrong. Public officials should be held to high ethical standards, and taxpayers deserve transparency from the people entrusted…...

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timesleader.com > opinion > 1753590 > editorial-the-humble-origins-of-higher-learning-in-luzerne-county

Editorial: The humble origins of higher learning in Luzerne County

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (327+ words) Times Leader Editorial Board King’s College President Fr. Looney gives closing remarks during a 2024 graduation ceremony. With the annual fall arrival of students at institutions of higher learning, it is worthwhile to note how extraordinarily blessed Luzerne County is in…...

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timesleader.com > news > 1753517 > indicators-2026-understanding-the-components-of-nepas-infrastructure

Indicators 2026: Understanding the components of NEPA’s infrastructure

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (346+ words) WILKES-BARRE — Roads and bridges are major parts of regional infrastructure, and many other systems support daily life throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania as well. Home heating fuel options, traffic volumes, and internet access also shape the region’s quality of life and overall…...

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timesleader.com > opinion > 1752982 > editorial-how-the-media-can-earn-back-americas-trust

Editorial: How the media can earn back America’s trust

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (502+ words) Baltimore Sun Editorial Board The Baltimore Sun The freedom of the press is one of America’s greatest protections against unchecked power. But freedom carries responsibility, and journalism cannot demand the public’s trust simply because the Constitution protects our right to…...