Press release shared by Wildlands Conservancy on October 23, 2024. Photos and text courtesy of Wildlands Conservancy. Over 100 individuals gathered to watch scissors cut ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of the Lehigh Valley’s newest nature preserve, Black River Sanctuary, 187 acres situated in Salisbury and Saucon Townships. “At a time when our region is … Read more
Earlier this week, North Korea apparently completed a successful test of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile, lofting it nearly 4,800 miles into space before the projectile fell back to Earth. This solid-fueled, multi-stage missile, named the Hwasong-19, is a new tool in North Korea’s increasingly sophisticated arsenal of weapons. It has enough range—perhaps as … Read more
In a rather parochial perspective, I asked my friends to give a reaction to Rachel Reeve’s budget, and got a nice summary back. Here’s the low-down: Autumn Budget Brings Relief for Pensioners but Sparks Debate on Inheritance Tax Changes The UK’s autumn budget is setting the stage for significant changes aimed at helping pensioners maintain … Read more
