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Restoring a city landmark
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One of the Electric City's most recognizable buildings is officially back in business. The Scranton Electric Building has been officially revitalized and reopened. It's now home to Fidelity Bank's downtown headquarters. Leaders marked the move with a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon, calling it an investment in the future of downtown [...]
PA homepage Fri, Sep 18 [totalcount]
Measles outbreak dispute amid rise in cases
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania's request for the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) help now appears to have the Governor and United States Health Secretary R.F.K. Jr. in a standoff. Shapiro is now threatening to withdraw his request for assistance if the CDC does not recognize those four measles-associated deaths confirmed here. It comes [...]
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Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
The Trump administration said the plan will save billions of dollars on prescription drug costs.
WNEP Fri, Sep 18 [totalcount]
Miley Cyrus shares new details about final conversation with godmother Dolly Parton
Cyrus opened up about her relationship with Parton and how she was the first person to get the "Flowers" singer's vinyl records when they were printed.
WNEP Fri, Sep 18 [totalcount]
Luzerne County CC announces new trade academy
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On this National Tradesman Day, Luzerne County Community College announced a new trade program that will benefit students pursuing trade careers. The L3C Building and Construction Trade Apprenticeship Readiness Academy is a first of its kind skilled trade workforce education ecosystem. The program is tuition free and includes a 120 [...]
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Penn State board approves sale of Wilkes-Barre campus for $5.25M
The sale will take effect on June 30, 2027.
WNEP Fri, Sep 18 [totalcount]
Pennsylvania measles cases near 800
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Friday there are now 767 confirmed measles cases in the Commonwealth, 36 more than Wednesday's update. Of those 767 cases, 150 are hospitalized and less that 1% are fully vaccinated. In northeastern and central Pennsylvania, there are 64 confirmed cases:
PA homepage Fri, Sep 18 [totalcount]
Valley municipalities grapple with...
Many municipalities across the Greater Susquehanna Valley are drafting ordinances to regulate data centers.
Daily Item Fri, Sep 18 [totalcount]
UPDATE County to hold second meeting...
SUNBURY — Due to a clerical error, the hiring of the new Northumberland County chief clerk will be voided because the agenda was not posted to the county website or on-site at the county commissioner's office ahead of a vote Friday.
Daily Item Fri, Sep 18 [totalcount]
Fall foliage approaching: Pocono Mountains forecast predicts vibrant October sights
Ahead of the new season, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau has launched its annual Fall Foliage Forecast to see where and when color will be at its peak.
WNEP Fri, Sep 18 [totalcount]