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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

Newswatch 16

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The first snowfall of the season in northeastern and central Pennsylvania

Wayne County, PA · 3h

WBRE

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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 · 5h

New Jersey 101.5

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Engaged couple killed on Route 9 were planning an October 2027 wedding

A Pennsylvania couple, Anthony Pizzo and Lindsey Clarke, were killed on Route 9 in Old Bridge, just months after getting engaged with an October 2027 wedding ahead.

Old Bridge Township, NJ · 4d

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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 · 7h

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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

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Lackawanna County issues Code Blue for Friday night

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County and the City of Scranton issued a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Friday night into Saturday morning because of forecasted cold temperatures. The Code Blue was issued for expected wind chills below 20 degrees through the night. St. Anthony’s Haven will be open 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., […]

Lackawanna County, PA · 1d

Newswatch 16

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Voters share what they want to see in Congress following the election in Carbon County

Carbon County, PA · 1d

Tri-County Independent

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Commercial lot on Route 6 in Waymart sold for $85,000

REMAX Wayne, of Honesdale, posted on its Facebook page Nov. 5 that the real estate company has sold a wooded lot fronting Route 6 in Waymart for $85,000. The plans for the commercial property have not yet been made known. The 2.38-acre parcel is on the south side of Route 6, sandwiched between DG Market, previously known as Dollar General (670 Roosevelt Highway, Waymart), and the former Hayes Market (686 Roosevelt Highway, Waymart). The lot bends around behind the DG Market parcel. The newly sold lot is zoned for general commercial development. Paul Meagher, sales associate and owner of REMAX Wayne, replied to an inquiry from the Tri-County Independent, “The buyer for that property in Waymart was Robert Grimm and I have no idea what he is going to do with it.” REMAX Wayne broker and owner Tim Meagher closed the transaction for the property. More Wayne County real estate: Former Poconos home of Cove Haven Resorts founder up for sale Wayne County Tax Assessment Office records show that the parcel’s most recent owner is Regina L. Lesak. A mailing address in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, is listed. The lot’s ownership was last transferred in 1987. The lot has been

Waymart, PA · 1d

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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

Times Leader

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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

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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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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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Coffee Inclusive Opens Second Scranton Café, Giving Disabled Workers a New Home

Coffee Inclusive has opened its second café, this one tucked inside UNC's CEDAR Center at 526 Cedar Avenue in Scranton, bringing the nonprofit's mission of employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to a new corner of the city. The shop serves specialty coffee, breakfast, lunch, fresh-baked goods and its own Inclusive Grounds coffee blend.

Scranton, PA · 3d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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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 · 2d

Times Leader

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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 · 1d

WOLF

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Tunkhannock local business take the stage in first annual 'Tiger Tank'

TUNKHANNOCK, WYOMING CO. (WOLF) — On Thursday night, owners of five small businesses stepped into the Tiger Tank, but it wasn’t at a zoo or sanctuary, it was at the Dietrich theater – and they all had their eyes on the prize: a ten-thousand-dollar check. “I just...

Tunkhannock, PA · 23h

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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 · 1d

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The Wright Center and Scranton Prep students lead the fight against food insecurity

Scranton Preparatory School students, faculty, and alumni are demonstrating the power of community and service through the annual Great Ignatian Challenge, a nationwide food drive benefiting families and individuals in need. The month-long initiative brings together Jesuit high schools across the country, with Scranton Prep continuing its longstanding commitment to fighting food insecurity throughout Northeast Pennsylvania by partnering with The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement.

Scranton, PA · 1d

WOLF

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FOX56 Community Calendar through November 15

Community counts with FOX56. Here’s what’s happening in and around your area with FOX56’s Hannah Poggi:. This weekend is the Wallenpaupack High School Band and Color Guard Annual Craft Fair. The two-day event boasts more than 75 vendors, along with music, food, raffles, and family-friendly activities from 10 to 3. Admission is three dollars.

Scranton, PA · 1d