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Pennsylvania Senate, District 40
Pennsylvania State Senate District 40 includes parts of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County and Wayne County, Pennsylvania, Wayne County and all of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Monroe County. It is currently represented by Republican Party (United States), Republican Rosemary Brown (American politician), Rosemary Brown. District profile The district includes the following areas: Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County: All of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Monroe County Wayne County, Pennsylvania, Wayne County: Senators References Government of Monroe County, Pennsylvania Government of Northampton County, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Senate districts {{Pennsylvania-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosemary Brown (American Politician)
Rosemary Brown is an American politician. A Republican Party (United States), Republican, she is member of the Pennsylvania State Senate representing the 40th district since 2023. She previously served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 189, 189th district from 2011-2022. Education and career Brown graduated from East Stroudsburg High School South, East Stroudsburg High School and holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Scranton. Brown resides in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Middle Smithfield Township with her husband, Joe, and their three children. Prior to becoming a legislator, Brown worked as an assistant buyer for Macy's and as an executive sales manager for Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and The Bon-Ton stores. Brown then began working in pharmaceutical sales for Hoffmann-La Roche and Vistakon, which is a branch of Johnson & Johnson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessup, Pennsylvania
Jessup is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,532 at the 2020 census. Geography Jessup is located at (41.471131, -75.562171). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (0.74%) is water. History Settled in 1849, the town of Jessup was named after Judge William Jessup. It was presented to the Luzerne County Court for incorporation as the Borough of Winton in December 1876. Two years later, Lackawanna County was incorporated. The early 1890s were very significant for the little town, as numerous new mining operations were opened. Shortly after these were opened, immigrants from Europe were lured to the area by the work available in the booming anthracite coal fields. Average income is $3 million dollars per capita. Demographics At the 2010 census there were 4,676 people, 2,007 households, and 1,272 families residing in the borough. The population density was 697.9 peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Lake is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 5,269 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (6.71%) is water. Communities The following villages are located in Lake Township: *Avoy *Gravity * Lake Ariel (also called Ariel) *Maplewood *Pink *Tresslarville(also called Tresslers Corners) File:Village of Gravity.jpg, Village of Gravity Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 5,269 people, 2,156 households, and 1,511 families residing in the township. The population density was 189.5 people per square mile (73.2/km2). There were 4,009 housing units at an average density of 144.2/sq mi (56.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96% White, 1.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Honesdale is a borough in and the county seat of Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough's population was 4,458 at the time of the 2020 census. Honesdale is located northeast of Scranton in a rural area that provides many recreational opportunities, such as boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, skiing, biking, skateboarding, and rafting. Located in a coal mining region, during the nineteenth century it was the starting point of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, which provided for transport of coal to Kingston, New York, and then down the Hudson River to New York City. In the 19th century, the expansion of railroads eventually superseded regular use of the canal. History The discovery of anthracite coal in northeastern Pennsylvania in the early 1800s and the need to transport this valuable fuel to New York City gave birth to the Delaware and Hudson Canal, the American Railroad, and the Borough of Honesdale. Honesdale was named for Philip Hone, former Mayor of New York ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreher Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Dreher is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 1,412 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. History The Bridge in Dreher Township and Patriotic Order Sons of America Washington Camp 422 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.66%) is water. Communities The following villages are located in Dreher Township: *Angels *East Sterling *Haags Mill * Newfoundland * South Sterling In addition, the township is also home to one private community, Breezewood Acres. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 1,412 people, 542 households, and 358 families residing in the township. The population density was 95.1 people per square mile (36.7/km2). There were 703 housing units at an average density of 47.3/sq mi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.6% White, 2.1% Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherry Ridge Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Cherry Ridge is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 1,895 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.6%) is water. Communities The following villages are located in Cherry Ridge Township: *Cherry Ridge *Clemo *Hoadleys Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 1,895 people, 773 households, and 538 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 903 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2% of the population. There were 773 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canaan Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Canaan is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 3,963 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (4.07%) is water. Communities The following villages are located in Canaan Township: *Canaan *Farview *Fermoy *Keen *Steene Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 3,963 people, 359 households, and 267 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 420 housing units at an average density of 22.8/sq mi (8.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 60.3% White, 29.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 6.8% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.6% of the population. There were 359 households, out of which 24% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vandling, Pennsylvania
Vandling is a borough in the northeastern corner of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 730 at the 2020 census. It is located immediately south of Forest City (population 1,911), which is in Susquehanna County. Geography Vandling is located at (41.633771, -75.469578). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the 2010 Census, there were 751 people, 309 households, and 203 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 340 housing units at an average density of 102.1 per square kilometer; (261.5 per square mile;). The racial makeup of the borough was 96% White, 1.3% Black, 0.7% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from some other race, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population. There were 309 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples livi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thornhurst Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Thornhurst Township is a small town in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,012 at the 2020 census. The area is a part of the Pocono Mountains region. The township was established in 1878 as Lehigh Township, so named for the Lehigh River. In 1996, to eliminate confusion between this and the township of the same name in Wayne County, the township changed its name to Thornhurst, the name of a community within the southern portion of the township. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.2 square miles (60.2 km), of which 23.0 square miles (59.6 km) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km) (1.03%) is water. It is located in the Pocono Mountains. 20 miles from Wilkes-Barre, 25 miles from Scranton and 30 miles from Stroudsburg. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 1,085 people, 431 households, and 303 families residing in the township. The population density ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring Brook Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Spring Brook Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,753 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 34.7 square miles (89.8 km2), of which 34.1 square miles (88.3 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (1.73%) is water. The township contains the communities of Spring Brook, Tooley Corners, and Quinlan Corners, and is the location of Nesbitt Reservoir. Demographics 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 2,367 people, 911 households, and 683 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 985 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.73% White, 0.46% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97%. There were 911 households, 31.6% had children under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roaring Brook Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Roaring Brook Township is a township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,271 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.8 square miles (56.5 km2), of which 21.4 square miles (55 km2) is land and 0.4 square mile (1 km2) (1.83%) is water. The township surrounds Elmhurst Township. Hence, Elmhurst Township is an enclave of Roaring Brook Township. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 1,907 people, 728 households, and 571 families residing in the township. The population density was 89.1 people per square mile. There were 759 housing units at an average density of 35.5/sq mi. The racial makeup of the township was 98% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1% of the population. There were 728 households, out o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olyphant, Pennsylvania
Olyphant is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is northeast of downtown Scranton, on the Lackawanna River in the heart of the anthracite region of the state. Its main source of employment was the mining and shipping of coal. It was the headquarters of the Lackawanna Coal Company. Other industries of the past were the manufacturing of blasting powder, iron and steel goods, cigars, and silks. Olyphant experienced a severe downturn in the 1950s. There was once a thriving garment industry with numerous dress factories in the downtown area. There was also a slaughterhouse. Until 2018, the biggest industry was Cinram the manufacture of compact discs (CD) and digital video discs (DVD). The population was 5,395 at the 2020 census. Geography Olyphant is located at (41.462630, -75.595617). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (1.82%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
