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Pa. lawsuit wants Amazon liable for product made by vendor

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A Pennsylvania couple wants Amazon held liable for an allegedly defective product sold on its platform by a third-party vendor after a crash on an electric bicycle. Daniel and Cynthia Whiteman sued Amazon and Guangzhou Gedesheng Electric Bike Co. last week in the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas, alleging Amazon owed a duty to “exercise reasonable care” in the distribution of the e-bike. It is blamed for putting the e-bike into the stream of commerce. It’s an issue that courts have wrestled with around the country, but the Whitemans’ cause is helped by federal Third Circuit ...

Gas Prices Up 20 Cents In A Week

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Gas prices are 20 cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.851 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania on Monday was $4.851 compared to $4.654 a week ago and $3.513 a year ago. Gas prices in Warren ...

Mastriano nominated to serve as Ambassador to Slovakia

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State Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Chambersburg, has been nominated by President Donald Trump’s administration to serve as the United States Ambassador to Slovakia. “I am deeply honored and humbled by President Trump’s nomination to serve as United States Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. ...

Comedian brings ‘First Farewell Tour’ to Jamestown

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The Chautauqua Lake Men of Integrity want to see guys take their girls out on a date, whether they’re newly dating or been together for 40 years. They’ve set up the entertainment. Comedian Jeff Allen will be performing at the Reg Lenna on Friday, May 15. Allen likes the idea and ...

Bill supporting power grid longevity passes House

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As Pennsylvania seeks ways to meet growing electricity demand without burdening ratepayers, lawmakers are looking to technology to help make the most out of the existing power grid. House Bill 2223, sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Philadelphia, passed the House unanimously on Monday. The bill would require utilities to evaluate the use of advanced transmission technologies, or ATTs, when planning new transmission projects. ATTs include a suite of hardware and software tools designed to increase the capacity and flexibility of both existing and new transmission lines. ...

Rouse hosts second Take Your Child to Work Day

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Rouse recently welcomed employee children and grandchildren for its second annual Take Your Child to Work Day, transforming the facility into a whimsical “Whoville” filled with hands-on learning and fun. Nine young visitors explored a variety of departments, including nursing and direct ...