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WVIA Secures Major Community Grants to Bolster News Team with Dedicated Health Care Reporter
PITTSTON, PA - WVIA is proud to announce a transformative expansion of its news coverage, made possible by substantial grants from the region, aimed at enhancing local journalism and increasing community access to reliable health care related information. This initiative will see the addition of a dedicated health care reporter to WVIA News, significantly enriching its comprehensive coverage of critical issues affecting Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.
Committee discusses way for fair funding in Scranton School District
SCRANTON — A committee looking for ways to ensure the Scranton School District receives fair funding met for the first time this week. Members of the board's Fair Funding Committee discussed ways to begin advocating for the district to receive better funding Tuesday evening. Director Tom Borthwick, the committee's...
Yoga on the Roof returns to Scranton, benefits NEPA Philharmonic
A rooftop in Scranton is transformed into an oasis this Fourth of July. Hilary Steinberg of Jaya Yoga has been putting on this holiday tradition for the past ten years, as hundreds of yogis come year after year to find their inner peace. "It's very difficult to put into words...
Woman accused of pointing gun at Pa. police found with dogs in NJ
FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A woman who police say pointed a semi-automatic handgun at police during a wellness check on Saturday, and then led them on a high-speed chase has been located in New Jersey with two dogs. Falls Township police said an officer was flagged down to check...
Celebrating natural hair on CROWN Day
DUNMORE, Pa. — July 3 is CROWN Day. CROWN, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair, is a national effort to get states to pass laws that ban hair-based discrimination as it relates to hair style and texture. For hair stylist April Martinborough, a...
Keep your pets calm during 4th of July fireworks with expert tips
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co. — As the 4th of July approaches, firework shows will be happening across NEPA which could cause a lot of anxiety for many pets who may be shocked and confused by the loud noises. FOX56 spoke with an expert who gave some tips on how to...
Granddaughter remembers Scranton Mayor Jim Connors as 'Papa' who sought 'the high road to adventure'
Zac Connors asked forbearance as he started to speak at his father’s funeral Tuesday. The son of Scranton Mayor Jim Connors said his father was the one who liked to talk publicly. “Speaking in front of people is not one of the things I got from my dad. I...
Wayne County man sent to prison for COVID-19 fraud schemes
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — A man from Wayne County was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for his role in COVID-19 pandemic fraud schemes. Christopher Miller, 36, formerly of Newfoundland, was sentenced last week to 149 months in prison following his convictions of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and unlawful monetary transactions.
Dielectric’s Christine Zuba Retires After 49 Years
Dielectric’s longtime sales leader Christine Zuba ended an impressive 49-year career Monday as she officially retired. Since 1994, Zuba has been Dielectric’s national sales manager. She broke gender barriers, using her advanced technical knowledge of complex RF systems to stand out from her counterparts. “We have had the...
Marywood open to transfers from Clarks Summit University
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Administrators for Clarks Summit University announced on Monday that the nearly 100-year-old school would be shutting down for good because of ongoing financial problems. Following the decision, Marywood University in Dunmore stepped up to offer any undergraduate students at CSU a chance to transfer. "We...
New luxury townhomes break ground
SWOYERSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WOLF) — Construction is underway on new luxury townhome developments in Swoyersville. Owen Street Crossings introduced new townhomes designed for modern comfort and style, situated near Wyoming Avenue and Highway 309. 16 townhomes will be built in total. "We're doing a multiple townhome development. It's going...
Falls Township Officials and Developer Clarify NDA Proposal for Keystone Trade Center
Falls Township and NorthPoint Development have clarified details regarding a proposed an NDA related to the Keystone Trade Center. Falls Township and NorthPoint Development have clarified details regarding a proposed nondisclosure agreement (NDA) related to the Keystone Trade Center project, writes Tom Sofield for Levittown Now. The NDA, initially on...
Shopping small at Pittston City Farmers Market
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There were perfect conditions for the first Pittston City Farmers Market of the season. Crowds came out to Downtown Pittston to shop small and support local businesses. More than 20 vendors set up shop in the lower Tomato Festival lot along Main Street. You can find everything from fresh produce, […]
Scranton bids farewell to former Mayor Jimmy Connors at Saint Peter's Cathedral
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — A viewing for former Scranton Mayor Jimmy Connors took place at Saint Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton. Connors passed away last week at the age of 77. Hundreds of people were in attendance to say their final goodbyes to the beloved Mayor. Connors served three...
6 PA Cities Are Considered The Dirtiest In The Country
It's no secret that cities are not usually extremely clean. It's really hard to keep areas extremely clean when they're extremely overly populated plus the heart for hustle and bustle. Anytime you visit a major city, you probably aren't shocked to see gum smashed into the concrete, garbage blowing in...
12th Annual Scrantastic Spectacular schedule announced
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton will be holding the 12th Annual “Scrantastic Spectacular” on Wednesday. Ahead of the celebration held on Courthouse Square, the county has released a schedule of events leading up to the fireworks display. The timeframe of events will be: Due to the event, the following roads will be closed until […]
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