Throop opposes commuter tax
THROOP - Borough council moved to support a group opposed to Scranton's commuter tax at Monday's meeting.
In a unanimous decision, the council voted to contribute $200 to Scranton Taxing Our People, the organization of communities opposing the tax, to be used for legal fees.
Council President Thomas Lukasewicz stated that $200 was a minor fee to support residents, adding that commuters were unable to vote in favor of or against the officials imposing the tax - which he called "unjust."
The council also approved a resolution to "petition the Pennsylvania State Legislature to amend Act 47 to eliminate all language which allows the imposition of non-resident wage tax, commonly know as a commuter tax."
Green Day cancels January local show
WILKES-BARRE - Green Day's January concert at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza is postponed, the band announced Monday.
The band posted a statement on its website announcing the postponement of all scheduled appearances for the months of January and February, including a Jan. 10 performance at the Wilkes-Barre Twp. arena. The band plans to announce new dates, according to the statement.
Marketing Director Steve Poremba said the arena is working to reschedule the show, and all previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date.
The band announced in September lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong was seeking treatment for substance abuse.