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The SEDA-Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization is inviting residents, commuters, businesses and community stakeholders to help develop its Active Transportation Plan.

SUNBURY — The Sunbury text-to-pay parking meter system will remain in place after city council officials said they think it’s still a good idea, despite making minimal revenue.

SUNBURY — Now in its 26th year, the Northumberland County Fair is set to return on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The public is invited to come out and experience its many agricultural exhibits and livestock entries, as well as enjoy plenty of food, fireworks and a variety of other activities and entertainment.

LEWISBURG — The transition of directors for the Susquehanna Valley Chorale (SVC) could not have gone more smoothly — longtime director William Payn led his last classical concert, the “Verdi Requiem,” in collaboration with the Williamsport Chamber Choir, in March. The new director, Caleb Hopkins, joined the singing along with his wife, Susannah Stewart.

DANVILLE — Due to the upcoming major construction on the Route 54 cut-and-cover/tunnel project, some parking spaces were temporarily unavailable, Council President Mark Deroba explained this week.

SUNBURY — Former Sunbury Mayor Kurt Karlovich updated city council on the improvements to the Sunbury Wetland Ecological Educational Park project he jumpstarted eight years ago, and he left with a caring award.

DANVILLE — The Danville Area School District is reporting landmark results in its Advanced Placement program, combining higher enrollment, more course offerings and an AP exam pass rate of 90 percent for high school students.

(WBRE/WYOU) — An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible this evening. The rest of the night will turn out partly cloudy and mild. Temperatures will bottom out in the lower 60s. Humidity will be manageable.  You can expect a mix of clouds and sun on Friday. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible. However, most [...]

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In 2012, Scranton was on the verge of bankruptcy, but today, the city has an A- credit rating and has managed to significantly cut down its debt from just a few years ago. "We've been able to cut our debt nearly in half, which has been remarkable. That is saving [...]