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Monroe County Advisory Council
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8/29/09

STOP Housing Discrimination in Monroe County

Flyer

The Monroe County Advisory Council of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) will conduct housing testing later this year to assess if local housing providers (e.g., realtors, landlords) are complying with the state fair housing and nondiscrimination laws.  Volunteers are need for to conduct the testing.  The PHRC will provide training to testers on September 3, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Loder Senior Center on 62 Analomink Street in East Stroudsburg, PA.  Pre-registration required by August 28th, email Laurie at laurie@veneziale.net.  Volunteers for housing testing do not need to be familiar with the codes, laws or be actors.  Essentially, volunteers inquire and look at a house/apartment, are observant and collect information.  Two or three separate tests are done for each house/apartment and any potential problems are turned over to PHRC to investigate.  The testing volunteers may also need to testify in court about their role but only if the case actually goes to court.  For more information, call Marty at 717-787-9025 or TTY 717-787-7279.  Visit the Monroe County Advisory Council website at www.poconounity.org.  For more information on the state fair housing laws, visit the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission website at www.phrc.state.pa.us.

  
5/19/08

Video of Channel 13 News - Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Meets in Pike County
 
5/3/08

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Meets in Pike County

The civil rights enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC). Their mission is to administer and enforce the PA Human Relations Act and PA Fair Educational Opportunities Act, which strive to eliminate discrimination and provide equal opportunity for all persons. Notice is hereby given that the PHRC has scheduled its monthly Commission meeting for Monday, May 19, 2008 at the Hotel Fauchere, 401 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337.

The Commission will convene the public session of its monthly meeting at 1:00 p.m. Prior to the convening of the public session, the Commission is scheduled to meet in Executive Session (not open to the public) to discuss monthly investigative case compliance activity, engage in case deliberations and to discuss other matters permitted to be discussed in Executive Session under the Commonwealths Sunshine Act.

PHRC encourages individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Martin Kearney at 717-787-9025 or at mkearney@state.pa.us.

Meeting Invitation
 
4/25/08

Presentation on PA Housing and Commercial Property Laws

A presentation on the housing and commercial property laws in Pennsylvania and predatory lending will be given on Thursday, May 1st at 5:30pm at the Loder Senior Center on 62 Analomink Street in East Stroudsburg, PA. The presenter, Tiffany Epoca, is an investigator with the PA Human Relations Commission. The presentation is part of the meeting for the Commission’s Monroe County Advisory Council. The council provides information about Pennsylvania civil rights laws in employment, housing/commercial property and education. Meetings of the council are open to the public and are held every other month at the Loder Senior Center in East Stroudsburg. For more information visit www.poconounity.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of discrimination and want to file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, contact their regional office serving Monroe and Pike Counties at the Riverfront Office Center, 1101-1125 S. Front Street, 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2515, Voice: (717) 787-9784 / Text Telephone (TT/TTY): (717) 787-7279 or visit http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PHRC.
 
Other News
 
Shenandoah teens sentenced to prison in killing of illegal Mexican immigrant.  Reading Eagle.  June 17, 2009.
Alleged sexual harassment on school bus: These boys are not being boys.  Pocono Record. April 01, 2009.
Parents: Harassment on Pocono Mountain school bus continues Pocono Mountain officials say alleged misbehavior has been dealt.  Pocono Record.  March 27, 2009.

Pocono Record Series: Us vs THEM from August 17- 22, 2008

Bridging the gap between Us vs. Them
US vs. THEM: Does growth lead to big-city crime?
Panelists bring unique perspectives to 'Us vs. Them' conversation
US vs.THEM: Developers painted rosy pictures of Poconos, Buyers discovered many promises were impossible to keep
Huge influx of newcomers created demand for housing
Seminar stresses importance of proaction in fighting gangs
Gangs are us
Today's 'Us vs. Them' a twist on tourist bashing
Housing booms fuel 'us vs. them' feelings in Poconos

Gang-related grafitti spree hits Mount Pocono. Pocono Record, July 25, 2008.
Mount Pocono riot aftermath: Community uproar, relative defends young men arrested.  Pocono Record.  July 23, 2008.
Police quell rowdy crowd in Mount Pocono.  Pocono Record.  July 23, 2008.
Rowdy crowd chases police, riots in Mount Pocono.  Pocono Record.  July 22, 2008.
Civil Rights board will meet to discuss housing, taxes, immigration. Pocono Record, August 21, 2008.

Forum on Discrimination and Gang Activity in Pike County on March 1, 2008

Forum Binder and Handouts

Eastern Poconos takes a hard look at crime influencing its youth: Tri-State Unity coalition examines effects of pride, prejudice. Pocono Record, March 07, 2008.
Workshop highlights bias and gang problem. Pike County Courier, March 6, 2008.
Forum targets gang activity in Pike. Weekly Almanac, March 6, 2008.
Gang Workshop Highlights Some Problems in Pike / Page 2 Pike County Dispatch, March 5, 2008.
Gangs, racism gaining ground in the Poconos. Pocono Record, March 02, 2008.
Public forum tomorrow on diversity, gang issues in Poconos. Pocono Record, February 29, 2008.
Forum to focus on gangs, prejudice. Times-Tribune, February 18, 2008.
March 1 forum to address Pike gang activity. Weekly Almanac, February 13, 2008.
Don't miss March 1 forum at PEEC on gangs, bias. Pocono Record, February 8, 2008.
Gang violance/bias forum scheduled. Pike County Courier, February 8, 2008.

Pennsylvania Court Tosses Gay Hate Law. 365Gay.com. November 16, 2007.
Why do we still have a Civil Rights Movement? Pocono Record. October 12, 2007.
Policing workshop aims to join perception, reality. Pocono Record. May 19, 2007.
Uniting communities a greater challenge. Pocono Record. Feburary 23, 2007.
Perhaps some day we won't need a month-long refresher on black history. Pocono Record. Febuary 16, 2007.
New residents revive racial awareness. Pocono Record. January 12, 2007
ESU annouces the formation of two new colleges and new academic departments. PoconoNews.Net. February 2, 2007.
Forum examines students' rights, invites diversity. Pocono Record. November 6, 2006.
Three Pike residents on regional advisory council to improve opportunities for minorities. News Eagle. November 1-3, 2006 and Pike County Dispatch. November 2, 2006.
Monroe County human relations advisory panel to hold its first meeting. Pocono Record. August 17, 2006.
 
 

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