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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...
Governor Shapiro announces property tax distribution, rebates for 2023
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne visited Robert Dougherty Dunmore High Rise in Lackawanna County on Monday. They announced the distribution of property tax and rent rebates for 2023 starting on Monday. The property tax and rent rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows, […]
Scranton residents voice concerns after presidential debate
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The debate between President Biden and former President Trump is still stirring up conservations across the country and in NEPA. Many residents are voicing their concerns about the president’s ability to lead for another term. After President Biden’s performance during the debate, residents in his hometown of Scranton are questioning […]
Hundreds pay respects, celebrate life of James ‘Jimmy’ Connors
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Family, friends, and the city of Scranton came together to say a heartfelt goodbye to former Mayor James “Jimmy” Connors. Saint Peter’s Cathedral was filled with hundreds of people Tuesday morning to pay their respects and celebrate the life of a man who left a lasting mark on the community. […]
Cornhole tournament benefits fire department in Lackawanna County
OLD FORGE, Pa. — Dozens of people participated in a cornhole tournament in Lackawanna County on Sunday. The 3rd annual Old Forge Fire Department Cornhole Tournament was held at Revello's along South Main Street. More than 40 teams signed up, and folks had the chance to win all sorts...
Shapiro, Casey back Biden, agree he is best candidate for President
WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro in Scranton and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey in Wilkes-Barre on Monday both showed solid support for President Joe Biden and they agreed he is the best candidate for President, despite a less than impressive debate performance last week. Shapiro repeated many of the same...
Congolese Independence Day celebrated in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Sunday is Congolese Independence Day, and some members of the Democratic Republic of Congo community who now call Scranton home gathered together on Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton to celebrate. They also wanted to use this opportunity to spread awareness of what is going on back in their country and […]
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: Those looking for more information can do so at the events […]
Back on Track: Scranton may finally see the return of a passenger rail line to NYC
It’s been more than 50 years since passenger trains ferried travelers from Scranton to New York City, and many in Northeast Pennsylvania had given up hope that a rail line would ever return. But funding from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law may finally bring back passenger trains to run between the Electric City and the […] The post Back on Track: Scranton may finally see the return of a passenger rail line to NYC appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
New plans for an old church in Pittston
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It is a growing problem across NEPA abandoned buildings, and among the shuttered buildings are churches. But that’s starting to change and not in the way you would expect. This is just another example of how the city of Pittston continues to evolve. Big plans are in the works for […]
Scranton Area Community Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant to Valley Youth House to support Rapid Re-Housing program in Lackawanna County
Photographed (left to right): Frank Caputo, Grants and Scholarships Manager, Scranton Area Community Foundation; Cathy Fitzpatrick, Director of Grants and Scholarships, Scranton Area Community Foundation; Nichole Rios, Associate Director NEPA IL Services, Valley Youth House; and Laura Ducceschi, President and CEO, Scranton Area Community Foundation. SCRANTON, PA (June 27, 2024)...
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...
Scranton's Congolese community protests to spotlight ongoing crisis in Congo
Scranton, Lackawanna Co. — The Congolese Community of Scranton held a protest outside of courthouse square in conjunction with their Independence Day. The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently going through a complex humanitarian crisis that has resulted in over 1 million deaths and 7.2 million people being displaced.
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...
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