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Community health centers integral to better health outcomes
As a longtime patient and board member of The Wright Center for Community Health, I know firsthand the exceptional care our organization provides to the community at large. That’s why it is so important to celebrate National Health Center Week, the annual observance designed to highlight the commitment of our staff, board members, and supporters who make it possible to provide affordable, high-quality, nondiscriminatory whole-person primary health services to patients of all ages, income levels, and insurance statuses.
B3Q Smokehouse moving to former Tipsy Turtle location
SWOYERSVILLE, Pa. — A restaurant in Luzerne County is leaving one borough and headed to another this fall. It's been more than a year since a restaurant on Owen Street in Swoyersville has seen any action. “We used to have Tipsy Turtle in Swoyersville. It was a restaurant before...
Lackawanna County invests $224K to boost road safety with new study
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — The Lackawanna County Commissioners office is the early stages of a study to increase the safety of roadways and intersections in the county after approving a more than $200,000 with a consulting group to conduct the study. The County commissioners are hoping to use the...
WAHS Alumni awards scholarships
The Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association recently announced the 2024 WAHSAA Scholarship recipient. Jada Saldukas, daughter of Amanda Saldukas of Weatherly, has been awarded the $15,000 scholarship from her graduating class. A Weatherly Area School District senior, Jada graduated in the top five of her class at Carbon Career...
Traffic light upgrades at intersections in Exeter and West Reading get state funding
Traffic signal projects at eight intersections in Berks County have received state grant funding. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced Wednesday that a total of 73 municipalities across Pennsylvania will receive a total of $30 million in grant funding through the department of transportation’s “Green Light-Go” program. The program aims to improve safety and mobility in communities by reliev . . .
PUC will hold West Hazleton hearings on Aqua Water rate hike
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold two public hearings in West Hazleton Thursday on proposed rate increases for water and wastewater services provided by Aqua Water. The hearings will be held at 1 and 6 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 58 State Route 93. If the rate request...
MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki Spells Out Good News For Republicans Among Pennsylvania Hispanic Voters
NBC News national political correspondent Steve Kornacki said on Wednesday that support for Republican nominee Donald Trump is growing among the Hispanic population in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 election. Kornacki said Democrats have lost support in Hispanic-majority cities located in Berks County, Lehigh County and Luzerne County in the...
Hazleton Area grad gets scholarship for last year at Muhlenberg
After compiling an admirable grade average and competing on the golf team at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Ty Palmieri earned a scholarship available to graduates of Hazleton Area. The James J. and Helen Malatack Scholarship will pay for tuition during Palmieri's senior year. "Being able to receive a scholarship took...
Annaise Vazquez of Piscataway Participates in University of Scranton's Donning of the Stole Ceremony
SCRANTON, PA -- Annaise N. Vazquez of Piscataway 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.
'Cautiously optimistic:' Officials react to nonprofit's pending purchase of Commonwealth Health
The pending sale of Commonwealth Health's hospitals and health care facilities prompted reactions Wednesday ranging from optimism to skepticism, with local officials eager for new investments to bolster the region's health care landscape. Lawmakers and others weighed in following Tuesday's announcement that WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., a recently formed nonprofit based...
Hazle Twp. firefighter charged with shooting at trespassing teens
A firefighter with the Harwood Volunteer Fire Company in Hazle Twp. is accused of opening fire on a jeep full of teenagers who were caught trespassing on the department's property in June, according to charges filed in court this week.
Scranton law firm sends Olyphant letter discouraging sale of borough lot for John Basalyga's tavern expansion, advocates for pocket park
A Scranton law firm linked to a downtown Olyphant bar urged the town not to sell borough-owned land to developer John Basalyga to expand his upcoming tavern but rather to move forward with building a pocket park on the empty lot. The Pisanchyn Law Firm, whose founder’s limited liability company...
Green Rhino Builders: Your Premier Choice for Roofing and Siding Solutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Dallas, PA, United States, 30th Jul 2024 – With over a decade of dedicated service in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Green Rhino Builders stands as a leading provider of roofing and siding services, committed to delivering excellence and durability in every project. Whether you need a residential upgrade or commercial installation, Green Rhino Builders offers unparalleled expertise and quality.
Nowakowski defends 10K title
Tim Nowakowski, 38, of Factoryville, defended his Frank Valvano 10K title at Lake Carey on Saturday with a time of 36:36, about a minute faster than his 2023 pace. Race start was in the cool 50s. First 10K female across the finish line was Heather Dewees of Dallas.
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