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Parishioners say goodbye to their centuries-old church
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (338+ words) WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. " For generations, American Rescue Workers' Saint Johns Reformed Church on Ross Street in Williamsport has been more than just brick and stained glass. It's been a place for baptisms, funerals, weddings, and Sunday mornings that felt like home....
Scranton releases report on response to January snowstorm, says mass callouts in DPW the most this decade
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (453+ words) SCRANTON, Pa. " Scranton's Department of Public Works saw 40 callouts the day after January's winter storm " the most this decade " and the city had to hire outside help to try and make up the difference at a cost that could near…...
The University of Scranton hosted its 25th annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Brain Bee
1+ week, 1+ day ago (113+ words) SCRANTON, Pa. " On Saturday, the University of Scranton held its 25th annual Northeastern Pennsylvania Brain Bee in Lackawanna County. Offering high school students a chance to test their knowledge on topics from emotions to stress. The winner, receiving a 400 dollar prize,…...
Scranton to NYC rail service project is going full steam ahead in advancement
1+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) PENNSYLVANIA, USA " PennDOT officials shared the progress on the proposed passenger rail initiative that would travel from northeastern Pennsylvania to NYC. PennDOT announced the advancement of the proposed plan for the New York City Rail Corridor Project, which stretches from…...
New center in Williamsport offers inclusive space for those with disabilities to connect and thrive
1+ week, 3+ day ago (292+ words) WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. " Inside the New Covenant United Church of Christ in Williamsport, you will find the PA Connect Adaptive Activities Center, a place where adults 18 and up with intellectual disabilities and the community can come together in a safe space....
Cursive makes a comeback in Pennsylvania schools with new law
2+ week, 3+ day ago (344+ words) HARRISBURG, Pa. " Cursive handwriting is returning to Pennsylvania schools thanks to a bill signed into law this week. Act 2 of 2026 (formerly House Bill 17) " agreed to in the state Senate last week and the state House last June " was signed by…...
Tax changes in Lackawanna County
2+ week, 6+ day ago (297+ words) LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. " The lobby of the Single Tax Office in Scranton is quiet this Monday morning, but that's going to change, according to tax collector Cathy Wechsler, when 2026 tax bills are sent out in the coming weeks. "It brings…...
Deal closes for three hospitals in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre
3+ week, 6+ day ago (226+ words) SCRANTON, Pa. " Tenor Health Foundation's acquisition of Commonwealth Health closed Sunday and formally put two financially troubled Scranton hospitals and a Wilkes-Barre hospital under new ownership. The deal, announced Monday by Commonwealth and its former corporate parent, Community Health Systems,…...
Water main break in Scranton's Hill Section
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (102+ words) SCRANTON, Pa. " A large reported water main break in Scranton's Hill Section is leaving homes and businesses in the area without running water, and those downhill of the break at risk of flooding. The break in the area of Ash…...
Conservation efforts make a splash at Winter Wine Under the Waves
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (166+ words) Visitors at the Electric City Aquarium's Winter Wine Under the Waves event in Scranton enjoyed local wines and supported vital wildlife conservation efforts. Conservation efforts make a splash at Winter Wine Under the Waves SCRANTON, Pa. " Raising a glass to…...