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Action Together, Luzerne County residents challenge petition to repeal anti-discrimination ordinance
Action Together NEPA and a group of Luzerne County residents filed a request to review the petition seeking to repeal the county's anti-discrimination ordinance.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he's a fan of passenger railroads, but wasn't ready to commit the federal government to funding the long-proposed Scranton to New York City passenger train. -
Thousands of Pennsylvanians dropped their health plans purchased on the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, Pennie, after the expiration of federal subsidies more than doubled monthly costs. Now, many health insurers that offer plans through Pennie are proposing rate increases for 2027. -
Amid increasing development in Delaware's Sussex County, officials this week adopted regulations that help preserve its forests. WHYY's Sarina Grossi reports.
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Campbell's announced it has reduced its salaried workforce by 13 percent. WHYY's Kenneth Burns reports that the job cuts were rolled into a wider effort to cut costs by a half-billion dollars.
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For this edition of Bookmarks, we checked in with Angela Bassani, President and CEO of the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike County. The United Way is the local partner for the Imagination Library, providing new books every month for children from birth through age five. -
Wade Louis Rickard, 36, of Honesdale, is being held in the Wayne County Prison in lieu of $6 million bail, court records show. -
Delaware Democrats could be disproportionally impacted if a new rule on mail ballots moves forward. WHYY's Sarah Mueller explains.
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After the death of legendary musician Dolly Parton, literacy advocates say Pennsylvania has a chance to honor her legacy — and to help kids with reading. -
La Festa Italiana celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend, attracting thousands to Courthouse Square in Scranton for food, music and culture. -
Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse is charging a woman with stealing from Media Little League. WHYY's Kenny Cooper has more.
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Dan Hryhorcoff, who drives a large bumper car and a 1950s toy pedal car on NEPA roads, will debut his latest creation at Railfest at Steamtown National Historic Site this weekend. -
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Scranton School District's Neil Armstrong Elementary School on Wednesday to highlight investments in public education.
News Briefs
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- Replacement SNAP benefits available for those impacted by last weekend’s extreme weather
- Wilkes-Barre fireworks display will not be rescheduled
- Preparations begin next week in Wilkes-Barre for America250PA concert series
- Ex-Tamaqua cop gets 27-plus years in prison for producing child pornography and an animal crush video
- Former Crestwood administrator Foster died in Susquehanna County murder-suicide, police say
- Penn State Master Gardeners to host Spring into Gardening event
- Autopsy scheduled for body found off Route 315 in Plains Twp.
- Home heat assistance program extended
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