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Healthcare workers walk out: Geisinger nurses strike for better pay and safety
On Wednesday, Geisinger nurses concluded the third day of their strike with a candlelight vigil in Wilkes-Barre.
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Business owners wary as Pa. minimum wage could jump to $15
With rising costs, wage increases could be a double-edged sword for business owners who are already struggling to maintain their bottom lines.
WNEP Wed, Feb 19 [totalcount]
Trump signs order aimed at ending federal benefits for some immigrants
People in the country illegally generally do not qualify for taxpayer-funded benefits except for emergency medical care.
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Cars catch fire in Hazle Township
Crews were called to a three-vehicle fire in the Walmart parking lot along Airport Road Wednesday night.
WNEP Wed, Feb 19 [totalcount]
Community reacts to fire destroying Acre Lake Store near Lenox
Hardly anything was salvaged after flames broke out from the business in Lenox Township around 9 a.m. Wednesday.
WNEP Wed, Feb 19 [totalcount]
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
The workers were among the thousands of federal employees eliminated on the recommendations of billionaire Elon Musk 's Department of Government Efficiency.
WNEP Wed, Feb 19 [totalcount]
Vatican shares Pope Francis health update after double pneumonia diagnosis
The Argentine pope, who has previously admitted to being a non-compliant patient, has a number of conditions that make him particularly at risk for complications.
WNEP Wed, Feb 19 [totalcount]
Coffee connoisseurs create cart business | Black History Month
Newswatch 16's Lisa Washington talked with the owner, who strives to make the world a better place one cup at a time.
WNEP Wed, Feb 19 [totalcount]
One cent history at the Wyoming Valley Coin Club | On The Pennsylvania Road
Jon Meyer spoke with the Wyoming Valley Coin Club about the possible end to the production of the copper coin.
WNEP Wed, Feb 19 [totalcount]
A comprehensive look at DOGE's firings and layoffs so far
Here's a look at some of the broad and specific ways federal agencies and employees are being affected by the administration's reductions so far.
WNEP Wed, Feb 19 [totalcount]