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Local restaurant owner voices frustration over dangerous Lake Ariel intersection
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. — An intersection in Wayne County is causing real safety concerns after being the site of two crashes this week alone. The intersection of Ledgedale and Goosepond Roads in Lake Ariel has created growing concern for those in the community. “It’s traumatic to continuously listen...
Working 40 hours won't pay rent in 15 Pa. counties. Bucks County among least affordable
Despite making more than minimum wage, the average Pennsylvania renter in most counties needs weekly overtime or at least two jobs to keep even a one-bedroom apartment affordable, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Census, labor and other data compiled and analyzed by the nonprofit show that a...
First "Harris for President" Event Held in NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — “We are here to celebrate our new nominee, Kamala Harris,” says Scranton Mayor, Paige Cognetti. Friday, Democrats kicked off the Harris for President’s first northeastern Pennsylvania event. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, Lackawanna County Commissioner Bill Gaughan, State Representative Bridget Kosierowski, and...
August events in the Poconos: Festivals, stargazing, fireworks, opera, more | Kulick
We’re heading into August already! Can you believe it? But, not to worry, there’s a month of fun ahead (OK, so school starts around here on the 26th, but it is a short week)! There are so many local events, you’ll need to sharpen that pencil several times. On Aug. 2, Our Lady of Victory...
Tobyhanna Army Depot Acknowledges Contributions of Veteran Workforce
According to Tobyhanna Army Depot and the Department of Labor, an estimated 200,000 military members retire or separate from the U.S. Armed Forces every year. Their transition into civilian life can be daunting, especially regarding employment. In 2017, Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale established National Hire a Veteran Day. Observed annually on July 25, this day serves as a call to action for employers to recruit and hire veterans.
Scranton Tomorrow wraps up Summer of Scranton with Dog Days event on Biden Street
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Saturday, Scranton Tomorrow's Summer of Scranton will be wrapping up with the Dog Days of Summer event. From 10am-4pm, Biden Street and Adams Avenue will have a variety of different small businesses, including Northern Light Espresso Bar, offering deals, sidewalk sales, and special products for dogs during the event.
The Wright Center Announces Monthly ‘Walk with a Doc’ Events
The Wright Center for Community Health invites residents of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne counties to put on their walking shoes and take a step towards improved health by joining one of the three regional, monthly Walk with a Doc events. This doctor-led initiative brings health care providers and community members...
Six veteran organizations receive grants in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Scranton showed some appreciation to veterans this morning by awarding several grants to benefit programs geared toward veterans. Thursday morning the two organizations 28/22 News spoke with said they are beyond grateful for the grant and to the City of Scranton. $85,500 in grant money will be […]
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Scranton library closed for renovations
SCRANTON, Pa. — A library in Scranton is closed as it undergoes renovations. The work at Nancy Kay Holmes Library along Green Ridge Street and Wyoming Avenue will make the branch more accessible and energy efficient. During construction, the library's programs will be held at other Scranton Public Library...
NeighborWorks Announces Carbondale Community Clean and Green Week Volunteer Event
NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania (NeighborWorks) is announcing the Carbondale Community Clean and Green Week volunteer event, taking place from August 19-23, 2024. NeighborWorks acknowledges and thanks the City of Carbondale for their support and partnership in this initiative. Clean and Green efforts will kick off in Scranton on August 19-20. These...
Democrats rally in Scranton for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign
After a union rally Friday in South Scranton, Angela Pigga described Vice President Kamala Harris with one word. “I think she's explosive,” Pigga said. Like a lot of Democrats, the 48-year-old Scranton School District teacher from Dunmore thinks the vice president’s ascension to the top spot on the Democratic presidential ticket has energized party voters.
Days Gone By July 27, 2024
SCRANTON, Pa. - Court today granted a rule to show cause why the entire school board of Scranton should not be ousted from office. The rule was made returnable August 7. The petition for the ousting of the board members was presented by district Attorney Harold A. Scragg upon the recommendations of the members of the grand jury.
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