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Developers look to build housing on culm banks

EXETER, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Northeastern Pennsylvania is no stranger to culm banks and vacant mining sites, but now, one of those sites may be getting some new life.

The large plot of land, which many refer to as "The Black Desert," sits adjacent from Fox Hill Country Club along West Packer Avenue in Exeter.

The site has sat vacant since at least the 1970's, but now, developers Pagnotti Enterprises and American Land Development are hoping to see that change.

Governor Shapiro talks union growth, data centers

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Governor Josh Shapiro made a stop in Nanticoke Friday to discuss investing in Pennsylvania's workforce.

The governor came to the IBEW Training Center in Nanticoke to discuss and reflect on his administration's new efforts to grow and invest in the state's workforce.

Congressman Bresnahan, Strub address online threats

"I believe the people who show up in a hall like this deserve to be respected and deserve a pathway to success and opportunity in our commonwealth," Governor Shapiro stated.

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