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My Work program pairs visually impaired students with jobs in Pittston
PITTSTON Four high school seniors from several area schools met at Pittston City Hall Thursday morning for their orientation for My Work, a summer job program connecting high school students who are
Scranton Vet Center sponsored railroad excursion for NEPA veterans
HONESDALE As they settled back into the blue velvet seats, their conversations inevitably turned to things they d seen long ago and far away.
WB officials warn against setting off fireworks in wake of ban
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-Barre residents should think twice before setting off fireworks for the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
Pennsylvania budget agreement elusive as fiscal-year deadline nears
HARRISBURG Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania s politically divided Legislature appeared on track Thursday to start the state s fiscal year without a spending plan in place, with closed-door talks y
Fentanyl, firearms seized from Luzerne Borough house
LUZERNE State police arrested a man on felony firearm and drug trafficking offenses during an execution of a search warrant early Thursday morning.
GOP expands Hunter Biden probe, seeks interview with lead prosecutor
WASHINGTON House Republicans on Thursday requested voluntary testimony from nearly a dozen Justice Department officials involved in the investigation of President Joe Biden s son Hunter as GOP lawma
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling unlikely to have local impact
Pundits, union leaders and various education-related organizations across the country either praised or harshly criticized the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling striking down the use of Affirmative Action pro
Hanover Township police charge man with child sex offenses
HANOVER TWP. Police in Hanover Township arrested a Virginia man on allegations he sexually assaulted a girl in 2021 while living here.
In affirmative action and student loan cases, advocates fear losses for racial equality
WASHINGTON As a Black student who was raised by a single mother, Makia Green believes she benefited from a program that gave preference to students of color from economically disadvantaged backgroun
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions, says race cannot be a factor
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
Meuser endorses Trump; joins campaign’s Pennsylvania leadership team
WILKES-BARRE U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser on Wednesday announced he has endorsed former President Donald Trump in the 2024 race for the White House.
Author Reid hopes to inspire others with ‘Life Rollz On’ autobiography
WILKES-BARRE Author Trenaya Reid made her way home to Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday night for her Book Talk and signing event at the Osterhout Free Library.
Shapiro announces EAM-Mosca to invest $20.6M to expand operation
HAZLETON Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday said EAM-Mosca Corp., a leading provider of automatic strapping systems used in commercial packaging that is headquartered in Hazleton, will invest $20.6 mill
Luzerne County renews day reporting center contract
Luzerne County will continue using a Wilkes-Barre day reporting center for qualifying offenders, county council unanimously decided this week.
Crestwood School Board approves final budget, upping property taxes
WRIGHT TWP. The Crestwood School Board approved a final budget at a special meeting Tuesday that increases property taxes by 3%, though the move prompted a string of questions from members of the au
Pittsburgh synagogue killer has extensive history of mental illness, defense expert testifies
PITTSBURGH A gunman who massacred 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue has a very serious mental health history from childhood and a markedly abnormal brain, a defense expert testified Wedne
Felony assault charges withdrawn in festival disturbance case
WILKES-BARRE Police in Edwardsville withdrew two felony counts of aggravated assault against Edward Sienkiewicz III, 27, who stood accused of fighting officers at the pierogi festival on June 10.
Wilkes-Barre announces street cleaning schedule for June 30 and July 5
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown has announced the street cleaning schedule for Friday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 5. The schedule is tentative and weather permitting.
Wyoming Area OKs $46M budget with 5.5% tax hike
EXETER During a lengthy meeting Tuesday evening, the Wyoming Area School Board approved a final budget for the 2023-24 school year of a little more than $46 million, with a 5.5% tax increase.
Wilkes-Barre City announces plans for annual ‘Old Fashioned Fourth of July’ celebration
The City of Wilkes-Barre s annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is set to return to Kirby Park to mark Independence Day.