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U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, along with State Sen. Rosemary Brown and State Rep. Tarah Probst, this week announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the National Park Service (NPS) have reached a compromise when it comes to reopening Route 611 within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. PennDOT officials said they expect it will take…

A temporary solution to reopen the closed stretch of Route 611 south of Delaware Water Gap has been reached, officials announced Friday. The road has been closed from Cherry Valley Road/Oak Street in Delaware Water Gap south to Slateford Road since a rock slide in December 2022. Part of this section is in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. National Park Service officials…

“In my ongoing meetings with PennDOT, the National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration -- along with national, state and local public officials -- we were able to find common ground that included prioritizing the opening of the road to traffic while keeping motorists safe,” Cartwright said.

Plans to reopen a stretch of Route 611 that has been closed since a December 2022 rockslide are moving forward. U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08), along with PA State Senator Rosemary Brown and PA State Representative Tarah Probst, announced Friday that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the National Park Service have reached a compromise when it comes to reopening…

After waiting nearly 21 months for relief, people who depend on using Route 611 through the Delaware Water Gap may finally get some relief. U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright’s office announced Friday afternoon that PennDOT and the National Park Service have reached a compromise to reopen the highway that was closed in December 2022 because of a rockslide in the Delaware Water Gap National…

On Monday afternoon, Cong. Matt Cartwright presented a U.S. Flag flown over the United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. to Pulpit Boxing, a nonprofit gym. It was also announced through the City of Pittston, Pulpit Boxing would have a new, larger home with seating for spectators. Pulpit Boxing, founded and owned by the Rev. Samuel Washington, focuses on helping children learn…

"I'm here to tell you that Pulpit Boxing is one of the organizations in our area that goes above and beyond for our residents and our community," Cartwright said. "At any age level, members of our community feel at home and part of the family when they enter this place," he added. "There have been some incredible stories of growth, trial, redemption to come out of this gym."

United States flags that flew over the U.S. Capitol aren't handed out every day, but one was awarded Monday afternoon. U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, of Moosic, presented Pulpit Boxing with a flag at the academy's headquarters on Broad Street. “I can tell you I don’t give them out everyday, let alone every hour. We save them for very special occasions,” Cartwright said after…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, this week was named a “Common Ground Champion” for working across the aisle to deliver for his constituents. In a ranking of all U.S. House Members, U.S. Senators, and Governors run by the Common Ground Committee, Cartwright proved more bipartisan than over 90% of national lawmakers. Since taking office in 2013, Cartwright said he has introduced more…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced earlier this month that nine students from Pennsylvania's eighth district were selected to attend U.S. Military Service Academies. The congressman expressed his admiration for the young men and women who will serve their country. “They are outstanding young people – people from across Northeastern Pennsylvania… they’ve shown all the incredible ways…