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Back Mountain gardens host tours this weekend
Gardening season is in full swing, and some of the Back Mountain’s best gardens will be on display this weekend. And Lackawanna County's wastewater treatment…
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Literacy lagging in Pa. schools
Only about one third of 4th graders in Pennsylvania are proficient in reading. That’s according to the latest federal numbers. And, get some reading…
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Scranton celebrates Juneteenth with block party
Glynis Johns, CEO of the Black Scranton Project, hopes the organization's annual Juneteenth Jubilee can become one of Scranton's "big three" events. Plus, make…
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Local animal shelters struggle with record surrenders, rising medical costs
Today, local shelters in Northeast Pennsylvania say they can't keep up with surrenders, animal cruelty, medical cases and strays. And meet a father-daughter…
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Family planning funding on pause, impacts NEPA maternal health organization
The Trump administration's scrutiny of federal funding keeps hitting home. A freeze on federal funding for a reproductive health program has left Maternal and…
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'No Kings' rallies in NEPA, Keystone Mission to downsize shelters
Thousands of protestors across the region shared a sentiment over the weekend - "No Kings." Hear more from a local protest in Wilkes-Barre. And, Keystone…
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Pa. Republicans applaud climate rollbacks
U.S. Reps. Rob Bresnahan and Dan Meuser are among those applauding a Trump administration plan to roll back Biden-era climate rules.
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Pa. Health Secretary criticizes Medicaid cuts, church closes in South Scranton
Today, we’ll catch up with WVIA Bilingual reporter Robert Collado on the closing of a South Scranton church. And Pennsylvania's Health Secretary criticizes…
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Age Friendly celebration gathers resources for older adults
The Age-Friendly Lackawanna Celebration at Nay Aug Park gathered resources and support for older adults. And we'll hear from a student impacted by the "pause"…
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PA Republicans endorse Trump sending troops to Los Angeles
The country is watching as protests continue in Los Angeles and other cities. Republicans, including at least two representing our region, express their…
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Prison inmates care for fellow inmates with hospice training
Today, inmates care for other inmates at the end of their lives at SCI Waymart. And in Scranton, a new garden appeals to more senses than sight.
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Re-entry help, "redemption" from Union County nonprofit
A year-old nonprofit in Union County offers re-entry and recovery services. And, find some reading recommendations for Pride Month.
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Gov. Shapiro sues USDA, Cartwright bows out of 2026 congressional race
Gov. Josh Shapiro has sued the USDA over the termination of a three-year, $13 million dollar food assistance contract. But that's only one issue taxing…
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Farmers market vouchers delayed, Cartwright not seeking re-election
Fewer people may be able to get produce at farmers markets this summer. There are fewer farmers market vouchers available and their distribution is delayed…
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Century-old stained glass gets new life for Scranton city hall
Parts of Scranton’s history are in pieces at a studio in Luzerne County while a stained glass artist restores the century-old windows of Scranton City Hall.
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PA Senators split on budget bill, Keystone College gets new owner
Pennsylvania's senators are split on support of President Donald Trump's federal budget bill. And a Washington D.C. nonprofit officially takes the reins of…
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ICE arrests at Honesdale restaurant
ICE arrested three employees of a Honesdale restaurant late last week. And a ketamine clinic in Luzerne County hopes to reduce stigma around medical use of the…
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PSU Wilkes-Barre to close - what does that mean for students?
Penn State University is closing down regional campuses - including the one in Wilkes-Barre. We’ll take a deeper look at what that means for students in…
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Battling truancy with Dungeons and Dragons
We're off to defend a castle with the Dungeons and Dragons club at a Luzerne County school - the club is one way educators there are trying to increase school…
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Dickson City council member killed in weekend crash
A Dickson City council member died in a car crash over the weekend. And utility customers in four counties could face rate hikes.
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Lost Williamsport WWII Airman identified, will be laid to rest
Today, just after Memorial Day, we’ll learn the story of a WWII airman from Williamsport whose remains were finally identified last year. He'll be laid to rest…
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The latest in the saga to replace a Lackawanna County Commissioner
May 26, 2025 - Next steps in replacing a Lackawanna County commission, Bookmarks and Community Connection.
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Penn State Wilkes-Barre to close after trustee vote
We have a big update on Penn State University today - Penn State's board of trustees voted 25 to 8 on Thursday to close seven regional campuses, including…
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Gov. Shapiro visits Scranton elementary school
Governor Josh Shapiro sees the Scranton School District as an example of progress - that’s what he told elementary school students during a visit this week.
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2025 Primary Results: candidates for Scranton mayor set
Today we're catching up on results from the 2025 Primary Election - Scranton has its candidates for the next mayor of the Electric City.
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PA's first advocacy center for older adults on the way in Scranton
Northeast PA will be home to a first-of-its-kind advocacy center for older adults. And it's Primary Election Day in Pennsylvania - WVIA News is out and about…
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NEPA schools, colleges address teacher shortage
Today, a new hotel could bring 110 rooms to downtown Wilkes-Barre. And how are schools districts and colleges in our region trying to address a statewide…