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Penn State names new head football coach, Trump to speak in Monroe County
Penn State football has a new head coach - Matt Campbell was introduced at an emotional press conference Monday afternoon. And as President Donald Trump heads…
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Oz, Bresnahan, McCormick talk healthcare in separate NEPA visits
Mehmet Oz joined U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Scranton Friday to discuss health care, and the Rural Health Transformation Fund, a provision in Trump's One Big…
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Trump to visit NEPA, talk about economy
President Donald Trump will visit Northeast Pennsylvania on Tuesday for the first time since his election last year, a White House official confirmed Thursday.
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Pa. State Rep. secures $5 million for neurodegenerative disease research after losing his father to ALS
Michael Mullins died from ALS in 2022. Motivated by the loss of his father, state Rep. Kyle Mullins helped secure $5 million in the state budget to study…
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Shapiro to lead Chesapeake Bay conservation partnership
Chesapeake Bay officials elected Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro to lead a regional agreement to help clean and restore the waterway. The first-term Democrat will take…
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NEPA's Middleswarth chip-eating champion crowned
A particular brand of potato chips found only in Pennsylvania draws snackers and spectators to see who can eat the most in five minutes. NEPA's Middleswarth…
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Toyota of Scranton to raise money and boost blood supply this Giving Tuesday
December 1, 2025– Toyota of Scranton will host a blood drive tomorrow in honor of Giving Tuesday, to raise money and fortify blood donations in support of two…
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Geisinger Life Flight crew helps more than 400 patients each month
Geisinger Life Flight 3, based at the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton International Airport, or AVP, recently celebrated one year at its new hangar, built from the…
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Ballet Theatre of Scranton celebrates 50 years of 'The Nutcracker'
Members of the Ballet Theatre of Scranton will once again offer a free weekend of “Nutcracker” performances at the Theatre at North. The tradition began 50…
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Welby sworn in as Lackawanna County Commissioner, Woodlands resort shut down
Thom Welby, Lackawanna County’s newest commissioner, is sworn in and on the job. And The Woodlands, a hotel and resort in Luzerne County, is shut down by code…
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Religious retreat proposal sparks tense, hours-long hearing
A Chabad rabbi wants to open 12 cabins for a religious retreat in Waverly Twp., Lackawanna County. Last week’s three-hour zoning meeting became tense.
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Medical students ensure no one dies alone in NEPA hospice centers
Medical students from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine comfort hospice patients while their families are away. The students are part of the national…
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NEPA Teens go to 'Hadestown' in two productions of Tony-winning musical
Once upon a time, there was a railroad line - and the road to the underworld will start in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre this weekend. Two casts of students will…
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University of Scranton women's basketball scores 'improbable' win over Division I Pitt
Division III basketball teams aren’t supposed to beat Division I opponents. The University of Scranton women’s team didn’t believe that Sunday, even though…
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PPL Electric Utilities wants to raise rates
PPL Electric Utilities wants to raise its residential customers' bills by 7 percent, but customers will have a chance to respond. The public can comment on the…
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Remains stolen from mausoleum in Luzerne County
Earlier this month, the remains of two people were stolen from Good Shepherd Memorial Park. And for Plains Twp. Commissioner Peter Biscontini, the crime isn’t…
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Temple University dental campus coming to downtown Tamaqua
Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry is taking the next step with the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership. The organizations will open a rural…
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Historic Scranton Electric Building to be new Fidelity Bank headquarters
An historic building with an iconic sign in downtown Scranton is under renovations to become Fidelity Bank’s new corporate center.
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Shapiro signs $50.1 billion state budget
Lawmakers in Harrisburg finally passed a state budget on Wednesday after an impasse that lasted more than four months.
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Pa. lawmakers close to budget deal, could end months-long impasse
Harrisburg lawmakers say leaders have agreed to a $50.1 billion dollar budget deal, though few details were publicly available Tuesday night. The state has…
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Pa. still without a state budget as federal government could reopen
While eight Democratic Senators broke rank with their party Sunday night to reach a deal with Republicans to end the federal government shutdown, Pennsylvania…
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NEPA boxing gyms help people with Parkinson's disease fight back
People living with Parkinson’s disease fight back against the disease’s progression at Rock Steady Boxing Northeast Pennsylvania. Two gyms in the region…
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Shapiro packs groceries as SNAP remains in limbo
Gov. Josh Shapiro touted Pennsylvania’s SNAP Emergency Relief Fund while he packed groceries in Pittston. SNAP food assistance benefits are in limbo during the…
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Lackawanna County DA investigating alleged paper ballot tampering
Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher said a judge of elections interested in getting elected to the job wrote her name on ballots under the…
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Democrats win big in state, local elections
Democrats won a lot of elections statewide Tuesday and that includes in Northeast and North Central Pennsylvania. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti won the marquee…
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SNAP benefits partially restored as Pa. pledges millions to food banks
Monday brought new developments in the battle to restore SNAP food aid benefits to recipients across the country and in Pennsylvania amid the ongoing…
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Honesdale homeowner uncovers cemetery history
A homeowner from Honesdale uncovered tombstones in his own backyard. The discovery led him to the mysterious history of a nearby cemetery. And, a judge orders…
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SNAP benefits on pause, food pantries and residents feel the squeeze
More than 2 million Pennsylvanians will not receive their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits in November due to the government…
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Lackawanna County Commissioner candidates tussle over campaign contributions
The candidates in the special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner are fighting about money as election day inches closer. They’re focused on one…
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Congolese refugees grow crops and community in Scranton
A growing number of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo call Scranton home. To provide fresh food and savings, the community tends to a garden in…
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Amid protest, Sacco assumes chair of Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners
Lackawanna County has a new chair of its Board of Commissioners and a big crowd showed up Monday to express displeasure. Brenda Sacco, sworn in last week…
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Tenor Health signs purchase agreement with CHS for Wilkes-Barre, Scranton hospitals
October 27, 2025- Tenor and CHS signed a purchase agreement for three NEPA hospitals. The United Nations Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania celebrates…
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Literary spirits will haunt Bloomsburg Public Library this weekend
Creepy characters will come to life in the stacks of the Bloomsburg Public Library this weekend when the historic building transforms into a haunted library…
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Sacco sworn in as new Lackawanna County Commissioner
Eight months after Matt McGloin resigned, Lackawanna County finally has a new county commissioner. Brenda Sacco took the oath of office on Wednesday.
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ESU football coach who is blind inspires team to look at game differently
AJ Moncman is a student assistant for the football team at East Stroudsburg University. Other members of the coaching staff say he’s helped change the way they…
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State Supreme Court rules again in battle to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner
It looks like the upcoming special election for Lackawanna County commissioner will decide who permanently replaces former commissioner Matt McGloin. A court…
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NEPA, Central Pa. food banks rely on donations as state, federal funding impacted
A month-long campaign in Schuylkill County raises money for local food pantries. Area food banks and food pantries are relying on donations more than ever as…
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Scranton mayoral candidates debate crime, city streets
Scranton’s mayoral candidates offered contrasting views of the city during a debate at the University of Scranton Thursday night. And, SNAP food assistance…
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Lackawanna County commissioners propose budget that keeps property taxes the same
October 16, 2025 - The state’s overdue budget is impacting area schools. Property taxes stay the same in a new budget proposal from Lackawanna County’s…
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Balmer pleads guilty in arson attack at Pa. governor's mansion
The 38-year-old man accused of firebombing the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in April has pleaded guilty.
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NEPA coffee shops raise prices to deal with rising costs, tariffs
If you've been paying a little more for your morning coffee, coffee shops around Northeast and Central Pennsylvania say tariffs are the reason why. The cost of…
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Penn State fires football coach James Franklin
James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired the longtime football coach Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern…
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Wyoming Valley Challenger baseball team honored in Harrisburg
The Wyoming Valley Challenger team played at the Little League World Series in August, and on Wednesday, state leaders recognized the team in Harrisburg.
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State blames Luzerne County for sending some voters two mail-in ballots
The state department that oversees elections says to blame Luzerne County for 31 voters getting two mail-in ballots for the upcoming election. And as the state…
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Officials say state system sent duplicate mail-in ballots to some Luzerne County voters
The state system that tracks voter registrations mistakenly produced two mail-in ballots for 31 Luzerne County voters, but the extras were immediately…
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Pets blessed for St. Francis, Lackawanna County may avoid large tax hike
Early October is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, a Christian saint known for his love of nature and animals. Some churches invite pets to Mass to honor…
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Arts for Life promotes aging creatively in West Scranton
Arts for Life provides free art and writing classes from professional artists for caregivers and care recipients. The program uses creativity to promote…
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Third Democrat jumps in race for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District
Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District has twice as many Republicans as Democrats, but that isn’t discouraging a bunch of Democrats from trying to challenge…
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A 58-year-old college freshman joins Lycoming College football team
A football player from Williamsport could make history this season. If Tom Cillo plays in a game for Lycoming College, he’ll be one of the oldest players to…
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NEPA advocates, doctors disagree with Trump admin.'s link between Tylenol and autism
President Donald Trump said last week that taking acetaminophen- or, brand-name Tylenol- during pregnancy can increase a child’s chances of having autism…
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One dead in Wayne County gated community shooting
A 26-year-old man with a history of mental health troubles shot his parents and killed a public safety officer in a gated Northeast Pennsylvania residential…
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Appeals court says special election for Lackawanna County Commissioner can happen
A state appeals court ruled Friday that a special election to replace ex-Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin can go on as planned Nov. 4. McGloin…
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PA Democrats: TikTok investor spending big on judge retention vote
Democrats say Pennsylvania’s richest man is trying to buy the outcome of the state’s Supreme Court retention race this year. And get the details on WVIA's…
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Pa. joins legal fight over food-stamp recipient data
A judge has added Pennsylvania to a lawsuit over the Trump administration’s demand for personal information about food-stamp recipients. And in Scranton, the…
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Artists wanted for NEPA native seed packet design
Earth Conservancy is seeking artists to design the cover of a packet of native plant seeds. The pouches will replace other promotional items, like pens, that…
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Celebrating fathers in Luzerne County
Luzerne County Head Start celebrated fathers, father figures, and more at the Million Fathers March. And, Pennsylvania has not complied with a Trump…
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College pantries aim to break stigma surrounding food insecurity for NEPA students
College pantries aim to break stigma surrounding food insecurity, Pa. GOP endorses Stacy Garrity for governor, and tracking fall foliage in Pa.
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Trump admin. threatens food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn't share personal data
The Trump administration gave Pennsylvania a deadline of today to share personal data on food-stamp recipients or lose millions of dollars for food assistance.
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Three police officers killed, two wounded in York County shooting
Pennsylvania State police commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris said 5 officers were shot while responding to a “domestic-related” situation in York County…
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Lackawanna County Democrats try again to block special election for commissioner
Another week, another another court appeal in the unresolved search for a replacement for ex-Lackawanna County Commissioner Matt McGloin. The Lackawanna County…