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Multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on I-81

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-vehicle crash closed lanes on a portion of I-81 in Lackawanna County Thursday morning. PennDOT stated a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 81 northbound on Nov. 12 at mile marker 181.5. Two left lanes were blocked off to traffic, including the left shoulder. Details on the crash are limited at […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

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Why People Wait In Line For Hours At This Unassuming Pennsylvania Pizza Shop

The most famous pizza sauce in this corner of Pennsylvania started because one hungry kid wanted his pizza a little sweeter. That small request became a recipe that now often outsells the regular sauce. The cheese goes down first, and the sauce gets swirled right on top. The shop has...

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 11h

WOLF

After 6 months, I-81 southbound traffic pattern to return to normal Monday

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — The original traffic pattern on Interstate 81 southbound between the I-81/I-84/Route 6 interchange and the President Biden Expressway will resume Monday evening, Nov. 16, PennDOT said. The change affects the construction zone in Lackawanna County. Message boards will alert drivers on I-81 and I-84...

Lackawanna County, PA · 12h

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The 9 Humble Diners In Pennsylvania With Comfort Food You Need To Try At Least Once

Ready to find the best humble diners in Pennsylvania with comfort food worth traveling for?. These 9 diners serve up hearty meals and warm hospitality that’ll make you a regular in no time!. 1. Route 30 Diner (Ronks) Out along Lincoln Highway in Lancaster County, the Route 30 Diner...

Pennsylvania · 2d

WBRE

PA American Water to close Scranton road for work

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A block of North Washington Avenue in downtown Scranton will be closed Monday and water service will be paused as Pennsylvania American Water crews begin a $5 million water main replacement project. Starting around 10 a.m., North Washington Avenue will be closed between Lackawanna Avenue and Biden Street, according to […]

Scranton, PA · 10h

WOLF

Wyoming couple killed in New Jersey crash were planning 2027 wedding

A Wyoming, Pennsylvania, couple killed in a crash in Old Bridge, New Jersey, were engaged and planning to marry next year, relatives said. Anthony Pizzo, 32, and Lindsey Clarke, 33, died at the scene of the crash shortly after midnight Nov. 7, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. They were riding in the back seat of a Ford SUV leaving the Grand Marquis banquet venue when it was struck on Route 9.

Old Bridge Township, NJ · 14h

WOLF

Former St. Cecilia’s Church in Exeter to become Luzerne County history center

EXETER, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A former church that served as a gathering place for generations is being planned as a new home for Luzerne County’s history. The Luzerne County Historical Society outlined plans Tuesday for a $5.5 million to $6 million museum, research library and community center at the former St. Cecilia’s Church. The project is expected to take about three years before the facility opens.

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

WOLF

Geisinger CMC union workers demand fair pay, warn of staffing shortages

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Nearly 400 healthcare workers at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton are calling on hospital leadership to address what they describe as unfair pay differences compared to employees at other Geisinger facilities. Members of two unions affiliated with the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses...

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Mohegan Pennsylvania, the state's first casino, celebrates 20 years

The Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut brought gaming to Pennsylvania 20 years ago, opening the state’s first casino with just more than 1,000 slot machines at a harness racing track, as its first venture beyond the tribal land. Two decades later, Mohegan Pennsylvania, located on 400 acres on Route 315...

Plains Township, PA · 1d

Times Leader

What’s Up, NEPA? — Week of Nov. 12, 2026

BACK MOUNTAIN Welsh Cookie Bake Sale: Trucksville United Methodist Church will sell Welsh cookies

Wyoming, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Mohegan Arena to host 2 community holiday events

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — The Mohegan Arena will again be the site of two longstanding holiday projects. At Wednesday’s meeti

Luzerne County, PA · 23h

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Scranton Inventory Grows While Prices Climb Against the National Trend

Scranton buyers found more listings to choose from, but prices edged up and well-priced homes moved off the market quickly.

Scranton, PA · 3d

Times Leader

H.S. Football: Playoff games haven’t been competitive so far

The winning numbers were 17, 28, 33, 34, 39, 44 and 55. The Wyoming Valley Conference football teams without one of them are no lon

Wyoming, PA · 1d

Times Leader

Luzerne County provides statistic on voided general election ballots

In last week’s Nov. 3 general election, 1,393 Luzerne County polling place ballots were voided, which could occur for a variety of reaso

Luzerne County, PA · 1d

Yahoo!

Abandoned Pa. rail corridor gets new life as trail with scenic 400-foot bridge to cross

A former railroad corridor that once carried coal trains through northeastern Pennsylvania has been transformed into a recreational trail more than four decades after public money was first committed to preserving the property. The new North Pocono Trail follows 3.2 miles of the former Erie and Wyoming Railroad corridor between...

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

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Paige Cognetti wins seat in U.S. House of Representatives

Paige Cognetti, a democrat from Eugene, Oregon and the former mayor of Scranton won the election against Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 at 10:41 p.m. EST. Cognetti studied at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College to complete her undergraduate degree in 1998-2002. She graduated summa...

Scranton, PA · 2d

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Facing ‘space crisis,’ Scranton School District may use eminent domain to acquire former Penn Foster building

The Scranton School District wants to buy the former Penn Foster building — and is prepared to take it by eminent domain if necessary. Scranton school directors voted 7-2 Monday night to allow the district to use legal power to purchase the property for $2.2 million, its appraised value.

Scranton, PA · 3d

WBRE

District Playoffs crown champions across NEPA

(WBRE/WYOU)— Week 12 kicked off across NEPA with District II, IV, and XI crowning champions. Likewise, a handful of semifinal games took place throughout the 570. Plus, a pair of PIAA Sub-Regionals headline this week’s action from under the Friday night lights. Check out all the highlights, and get all the final scores from all […]

Wyoming, PA · 3h

Times Leader

Editorial: One woman’s life brought many faiths together

You could get swept up by how old walls seemed to have fallen. The group inside Temple Israel Sunday afternoon had religious differences but e

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 2d

WBRE