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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.
Homeless encampment cleared out at Kirby Park
The cleanup of the Riverfront Area of Kirby Park got underway Thursday morning. Wilkes Barre. Once this process is completed, the area will be posted, and any violations of current Wilkes Barre city regulations will be
Misericordia University Teacher Education Students Earn 100% Pass Rate 2023-2024
Misericordia University Teacher Education Students Earn 100% Pass Rate 2023-2024. DALLAS, PA, July 23, 2024 – Recent graduates of Misericordia University’s (MU) teacher education department (TED) earned a 100% first-time pass rate on their professional licensure exams for the 2023-2024 academic year, notably exceeding state averages. The areas of excellence for the latest group of MU undergraduate test takers includes early childhood education, special education, middle level education, secondary English, and secondary history (citizenship). Graduate students in the reading specialist and speech-language pathology programs also achieved 100% first-time pass rates.
WooSox fall to RailRiders despite strong showing from Zach Penrod
MOOSIC, PA – Hard-throwing lefty Zach Penrod shined in his return from the Injured List, but the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (55-44, 12-13) overcame three different deficits to hand the Worcester Red Sox (46-54, 11-14) an 8-5 loss on Friday night at PNC Field. After bouncing his first two pitches to...
Three men charged in deadly Wilkes-Barre stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Three men have been charged in connection to a deadly stabbing in Wilkes-Barre back in May. On May 7 around 3:30 a.m., police were dispatched to the 300 block of South River St. for a stabbing victim. The victim, identified as Scott Knox, 33,...
2 charged with murder in Wilkes-Barre drug-related stabbing
A group of men jumped and fatally stabbed a man in South Wilkes-Barre earlier this year in retaliation for a drug deal gone wrong, according to charges filed in court this week. Two of the suspects — Justice "Millie" Flenory, 23, and Jaime B. Knights, 63, both of Wilkes-Barre —...
Final day wrap-up | Go Joe 27
MOSCOW, Pa. — Go Joe 27 was something special. Especially the fifth and final day. In case you missed it, here’s a recap. The Friday finale of Joe Snedeker’s annual bike ride for Saint Joseph’s Center was about what you would expect from Joe and his friends.
The Wright Center’s North Pocono location celebrates two years of providing primary health services
SCRANTON — In just two years since its opening, The Wright Center’s health center in North Pocono has seamlessly integrated into the community, with its health center and staff becoming essential parts of the region. The Wright Center operates a network of community health centers in Northeast Pennsylvania,...
From Scranton to the Met: opera singer gives back to local arts program
During a two-week intensive course in performing and visual arts, children sing together each morning to warm up their voices. One day, they had the opportunity to warm up with an opera singer. Thomas Capobianco was in this very program as a kid. A 2009 graduate of Scranton High School,...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 73: Kevin Hegarty, Plymouth Whitemarsh HS
Coaches Comments: Kevin is a 3 year starter for us and the leader of our defense. He is a kid who can do it all. He’s got great speed, great instincts/vision, and is a punishing LB. He sheds blocks with great physicality and deciphers blocking schemes very well. He can run sideline to sideline or meet someone head on inside the tackles.
Peoples Financial Services: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) on Thursday reported net income of $3.3 million in its second quarter. The Scranton, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 59 cents per share.