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Josh Shapiro’s environmental record under scrutiny with new national attention
On March 13, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro discussed his energy plan in Scranton. Back in Scranton, Pennsylvania, five months ago, Governor Josh Shapiro stood in a union hall to unveil his administration’s latest energy plan, which was promoted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” Despite the initial excitement, the moment was far from triumphant.
Motorcyclists ride in Memorial Motorcycle Ride in Lackawanna County
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Friends and family of a young man whose life was cut short remembered him Sunday the best way they knew how. They held a Memorial Motorcycle Ride in Lackawanna County. It was an emotional day for the loved ones of Alexander Petrovich as they honored his memory by doing something he […]
Santiago Rodriguez Participates in Donning of the Stole Ceremony
DOVER — Santiago Rodriguez of Dover was among the nearly 70 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024 who participated in the Jesuit school’s Donning of the Stole Ceremony. The annual ceremony celebrates and honors the accomplishments of members of its graduating class from underrepresented identities who received their undergraduate degrees. The purpose of the ceremony, which was a student-led initiative, was to highlight the students’ success in overcoming the particular barriers and obstacles faced by students from these groups, particularly students of color, in attaining a higher education.
A new national spotlight shines on Josh Shapiro’s contested environmental record
It was supposed to be a triumphant moment. Five months ago, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to a union hall in Scranton to announce a new energy plan his administration touted as a “bold vision for Pennsylvania’s energy future.” But his speech was interrupted with a searing question from a resident of a Pennsylvania town that became […]
CHS to sell 3 hospitals, exit Pennsylvania
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has signed a definitive agreement to sell its three Pennsylvania hospitals to affiliates of WoodBridge Healthcare, a nonprofit organization led by healthcare veteran Joshua Nemzoff. The hospitals include:. Regional Hospital of Scranton (186 beds) Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton (122 beds) Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (369...
Novello’s brings authentic sauce to Scranton
Gio Novello, the owner of Novello’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, opened the eatery bearing his name in December 2022. Just a bit over a year and a half later, the pizza sauce he’s been perfecting since he was 11 is now being called the Best of Lackawanna County. That’s...
12th Annual Jewish Food Festival kicks off in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A much-anticipated celebration of ethnic food is underway in Scranton. The 12th Annual Jewish Food Festival kicked off Sunday at Nay Aug Park. The food fest serves up cultural cuisine at the Everhart Pavilion. The taste-tempting smell of falafel, schnitzel, knish, and much more helped bring out a hungry crowd […]
More than $1 million raised for St. Joseph's Center
SCRANTON, Pa. — It was another great year for St. Joseph's Center as another big total was revealed Saturday night. Go Joe 27, and St. Joseph's Center Telethon raised $1,067,869,70 to help those with intellectual disabilities, pregnancy support, adoption assistance, outpatient therapy, and medical day care services. Mr. William...
'Dog Days of Summer' event brings community, business owners together in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Biden Street in Scranton should have been renamed Dog Street after today’s Dog Days of Summer Event. The event had something for everyone, and their furry friends, and supported small businesses along the way. "It’s great to see people come out to support...
Senator demands CHS find 'trustworthy buyer' for Pennsylvania hospitals
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey has alleged that Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health System prioritizes profits over quality care and is demanding the system find a trustworthy buyer for two of its Pennsylvania hospitals it plans to sell. In a July 25 letter to CHS CEO Tim Hingtgen, Mr. Casey claims that...
Jewish Food Festival begins
SCRANTON, Pa. — A beloved food festival returned to part of Lackawanna County on Sunday. The Jewish Discovery Center's Jewish Food Festival kicked off at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Stuffed cabbage, knishes, falafel, and funnel cakes are just a few of the many foods offered at the festival.
WooSox Rewind: Worcester’s 2-5 week tumbles them farther down standings
The Worcester Red Sox spent last week in Moosic, Pennsylvania at PNC Field for a series against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and went 2-5 in the series to drop to next to last place in the International League’s East Division second half standings. Tuesday. LP: Jorge Benitez (2-3) Game stories.
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