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Scranton's First Wawa Nears Finish Line on Moosic Street, Construction Could Be Completed in December

The Wawa building is nearing completion at the corner of Moosic Street and Meadow Avenue, marking Lackawanna County's first store from the convenience chain as it edges toward opening. The surrounding construction site remains active. A Scranton city official said the developer had indicated that construction might be completed in...

Scranton, PA · 5h

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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 · 1d

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Luzerne County identifies 10 high-priority bridges with serious or poor ratings

While there are many bridge repair and replacement needs, Luzerne County has identified 10 spans as the highest priority based on their seriou

Luzerne County, PA · 3h

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Residents question environmental impact of Scott Township warehouse campus construction

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Herb Grayek has lived in Scott Township for 25 years. He says what should have been a quiet retirement changed when construction began on an industrial warehouse campus near his property. He also says township officials have not been transparent. “They didn't mention...

Scott Township, PA · 1d

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Proposed 2027 budget for Dallas Twp. includes no tax increase

Dallas Township’s 2027 proposed budget includes no tax increase, according to a recent supervisor’s meeting on Nov. 4.

Dallas, PA · 19h

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Scranton Schools Vote to Seize Former Penn Foster Building for $2.2M

Scranton school directors voted 7-2 this week to authorize going after the former Penn Foster property at 925 Oak St. through legal action, agreeing to pay $2.2 million for the 85,000-square-foot building if the district cannot strike a deal with its current owner. The vote does not mean the purchase is final or that any taking has happened yet — it simply clears the district to pursue the acquisition if negotiations stall.

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 · 2d

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Pennsylvania’s second-biggest lake drowned a whole valley to make 52 miles of shoreline

Lake Wallenpaupack stretches 13 miles through the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, and you can spend a full weekend here without running out of water to cover. The lake sits near the town of Hawley, right where Pike and Wayne counties meet, and it holds more than 5,700 acres of open water with 52 miles of shoreline cutting in and out of coves.

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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 2d

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Coffee for a Cause brings crowds to Scranton cafe

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Some unlikely faces were behind the counter at a local coffee shop on Friday: Officers with the Scranton Police Department. Officers served up brews at Bailey’s Cafe and Events in downtown Scranton. It’s all part of the second annual Coffee for a Cause event where first responders compete to see […]

Scranton, PA · 1d

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Investigation finds care failures before Dushore man’s death at Danville facility

DANVILLE, MONTOUR CO. (WOLF) — Investigators say inadequate patient checks, a failure to follow facility protocol, and falsified records contributed to the death of a 31-year-old Dushore man at a behavioral health hospital in Danville. Anthony Fisher was found dead at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville on Aug. 20,...

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Community remembers Ambrose Cerene, the only soldier from Olyphant killed in Vietnam

OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — In 1967, Ambrose Cerene was killed by a sniper in his third tour in Vietnam. And out of the roughly 60,000 people that died in the conflict, he was the only one from Olyphant. And now, roughly 6 decades later, the Olyphant community gathered to make sure he would never be forgotten.

Olyphant, PA · 3d

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Overnight I-81 closures planned in Luzerne County for bridge work next week

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Interstate 81 will close overnight in both directions next week as crews install beams on an Interstate 80 bridge over I-81, PennDOT said. Southbound I-81 will close from 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Northbound I-81 will close during the same hours Wednesday, Nov. 18, into Thursday morning. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 4 to 8 p.m. before each closure.

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

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The Funky Little Pennsylvania Town That Feels Like Stepping Into A Vintage Movie Set

Somewhere in the Pocono Mountains, tucked between two green ridgelines like a secret someone forgot to keep, sits Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a town so impossibly charming it almost doesn’t seem real. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out on one of the most visually stunning, historically rich, and genuinely...

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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MFHS honors the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus a 2026 Annual Community Luncheon

Maternal and Family Health Services hosted its annual Community Luncheon on Oct. 27 at The Banks in Pittston. This year’s event was a celebration of state leaders’ passion for women’s health and commitment to improving maternal health outcomes in Pennsylvania. The signature event brought together community leaders,...

Pittston, PA · 2d

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Maternal and Family Health Services Receives $25,000 Grant from Scranton Area Community Foundation to Sustain Essential Health Services in Lackawanna County

Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) has received a $25,000 grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation through its 2026 Community Support Initiative. The grant will help MFHS maintain essential clinical and supportive services while navigating fluctuations in external funding and maintain continuity of care for the individuals and families who rely on MFHS services.

Lackawanna County, PA · 2d