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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Downtown Scranton is buzzing with excitement as new businesses open their doors, bringing a fresh vibe to the heart of the city.

With these vibrant additions, downtown Scranton continues to grow as a hub for shoppers and food enthusiasts alike.

Just a short stroll down Washington Avenue you'll find Tachi Hill, a chic new fashion boutique that brings big-city style right to Scranton.

DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Taking the scholastic aptitude test or SAT is something high school students do before applying to a college or university.

Nearly two million students nationwide took the very tough test this year but a local teenager sure made it look easy.

Meet Hansen Zhang, a senior at Danville Area High School. He is no stranger to giving it his all when it comes to studying.

Hansen says, "I guess you can say that, yeah."

Especially studying for the SAT, and boy did he ever study.

LEWISBURG — The Bureau of Prison’s surprise announcement earlier this month of the closure and deactivation of seven federal facilities nationwide is raising concerns about the agency’s fiscal management, an FCI Lewisburg union representative said.

MONTOURSVILLE — Four hundred and fifty women serve in the Pennsylvania State Police, playing important and vital roles.

SUNBURY — Shikellamy students had the opportunity to listen to a 23-year-old New Jersey genealogist who helped the state police solve the oldest cold case in the state.

NORTHUMBERLAND — Point Township supervisors approved a $1.9 million budget at their December meeting, with no tax increase.

MIDDLEBURG — A 25-year-old Selinsgrove man faces 25 years in prison following a guilty plea to two counts of felony distribution of child pornography in Snyder County Court on Monday.

LEWISBURG — When no one stepped up in 2022 to continue a clothing giveaway program in Union County, Alison Collins decided to take on the responsibility.

LEWISBURG — Downtown Lewisburg received a festive makeover on Monday.

DANVILLE — Staff, patients and families celebrated the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital’s 30th birthday Monday.