New plans for former Mountain Laurel center in Poconos

CRESCO, Pa. — If you decide to hike the trail at Barrett Township Community Park at Ice Lake, a story now comes with your visit. The Barrett Paradise Friendly Library launched Its new "Tale on the Trail" program. "During the pandemic, we had to shut down, and a lot...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Austin Burke spent about 40 years as the head of the Chamber of Commerce in Scranton, but there's one year in particular that will always stand out to him. It was 1982 — the year he regularly shared a dinner table with actors like Martin Sheen and Bruce Dern.

DELAWARE WATER GAP, Pa. — The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area hosts millions of people every year, and now, even more people may look to come as the Alliance for the Delaware River National Park and Lenape Preserve, a committee of the Sierra Club's Pennsylvania and New Jersey chapters, looks to re-classify it as a national park.

PLYMOUTH, Pa. — The smell of smoked meats is in the air, and that can only mean one thing — the return of the Plymouth Kielbasa Festival. The crowd started pouring into Plymouth around lunchtime on Friday for the 18th annual Plymouth Kielbasa Festival. Vendors of all kinds...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Girl Scouts of the USA announced Tuesday that a new cookie will be joining its 2023 lineup. The Raspberry Rally cookie will be available for the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season. The thin, crispy cookie is a “sister” cookie to the beloved Thin Mints, infused with...

UNION DALE, Pa. — The search is on in Susquehanna County for a missing steer. The owner says her grandson, 15, was preparing to show the steer this weekend at the Harford Fair. But the steer went missing from their property overnight. "We need help, it's his 4-H steer,...

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Sans Souci Parkway could soon see road work once again. PennDOT unveiled early plans to reconstruct a four-mile stretch in Hanover Township beginning in 2025. Residents, wondering how it could impact their commutes. "I was assuming that it was a major construction project, and...

SCRANTON, Pa. — The 21st Annual Lebanese-American Food Fest kicked off in Scranton Friday. Families came out to St. Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church on the city's west side for Kibbee, stuffed grape leaves, spinach pies, and more. All the food is available to eat in, take out, or...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation encourages fans traveling to the Little League World Series in Williamsport to plan their trip using the real-time travel and alternate-route information at 511pa.com. The page, hosted through PennDOT's traveler information website, is dedicated to monitoring traffic conditions on the primary...

OLYPHANT, Pa. — A benefit was held Saturday in Lackawanna County for a young girl battling brain cancer. 3-year-old Bridget Hudack of Lackawanna County was diagnosed with may wwith optic nerve glioma, a rare form of brain cancer. On Saturday, a benefit for Bridget and her family was held...

BERWICK, Pa. — Over the last two weeks, communities in Columbia and Luzerne Counties have been united in grief after a series of shocking events. Here is a timeline of the events that have taken place:. TIMELINE:. August 5. Ten people died when fire destroyed a home in Nescopeck,...

CARBON COUNTY, Pa. — Families came out to the fairgrounds near Palmerton for all the summertime staples, food, games, and rides. Throughout the week fairgoers can check out antique tractor pulls, a demolition derby, and a cornhole tournament. For some, a passing afternoon shower only added to the experience.

GREENTOWN, Pa. — A welcome reunion in Pike County. Sylvia, a 20-year-old horse, went missing earlier this month in Promised Land State Park. Her owner and a group of volunteers spent every day searching for any sign of Sylvia. Until a woman biking a nearby trail spotted something a...

PITTSTON, Pa. — After a tough workout, sometimes there's no better way to cool down than with an ice-cold beer. You can have both on Saturday at the Anthracite Fitness Factory in Pittston. The gym is hosting a new event called Ultra Fit Fest. "It's a four-hour event. The...

NESCOPECK, Pa. — A restaurant in Luzerne County is the latest to step up for the surviving family members after a devastating fire. Thursday Silver Bullet Saloon in Nescopeck is donating money from sales of tacos and draft beers to help the victims of last week's deadly blaze that killed 10 people including three children.

LEHIGHTON, Pa. — Students have all the supplies to kick start the school year, thanks to a church in Carbon County. First Presbyterian Church of Lehighton hosted a backpack giveaway at Upper Park. Families with kids in kindergarten through sixth grade could stop by for the free backpacks, school...

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Roba Family Farms near Dalton has been a popular attraction for family activities in the fall. This year, as the Roba family prepares for the upcoming season, they decided to extend a chaperone policy to the entire farm property. Anyone 17 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult over 21.

SCRANTON, Pa. — There are only a few words to describe the summer of 2022. "It's been very, very, very hot," Rosemary Battista said. With several heat waves this summer, many people head to the West Side Senior Center on Jackson Street to stay cool. "It's a great place...

KINGSTON, Pa. — Worry continues to fill the minds of people who receive treatment through First Hospital and its outpatient services after news from Commonwealth Health that they would be closing on October 30. "If I don't have this place to come to to get my meds and see...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Cara Devine has been fostering with Adopt A Boxer Rescue for nearly 12 years. On average, she fosters five Boxers a year, sometimes a few more, sometimes a few less. But Devine said the past decade of fostering has changed her life. "I think the most...