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Latest Stories
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A Delaware citizen's political action committee based in Sussex County hopes to get local candidates who can manage rapid growth. WHYY's Sarina Grossi has more.
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has removed the Chester Housing Authority from its "troubled" list. WHYY's Kenny Cooper has more.
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Scranton Fire Chief John Judge is leaving the department after nearly a quarter century to become fire director for the Centre Region Council of Governments in the State College area. -
Angeline and Conrad Kotlowski will continue to help children in Wilkes-Barre. Luzerne County Community College and the Wilkes-Barre Area School District announced a new scholarship to allow high school students to earn college credits. -
Pennsylvania’s legislators return to the capitol Monday following a 10-week recess, with several unresolved issues awaiting action, including the future of skill games, regulation of data centers, rising utility costs and restrictions on cell phone use in schools. -
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration is halfway to its goal of building and repairing 30,000 homes in Philadelphia. WHYY's Aaron Moselle reports.
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport board chairman Chris Belles said Thursday the board will meet during the next two weeks to decide on how to go about finding a new executive director after the chosen candidate withdrew. -
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania expects to lay off as many as 175 people next year — 75 faculty and 100 staff — in an effort to lower costs and balance its budget -
Pickle Me Poconos will bring pickle-themed food, drinks, vendors and activities to downtown East Stroudsburg on Saturday. -
Delaware is reducing the number of evictions in the state through a unique program that pairs tenants with advocates. From the Delaware Desk, WHYY's Sarah Mueller has more.
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President Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 16 to end an Obama-era executive order dealing with clean up of the Chesapeake Bay. People on opposite sides of the issue disagree on the order's impact. -
Marywood University says its new Florence, Italy location is designed to offer students immersive coursework "integrated with the city’s history, culture and contemporary life."
News Briefs
- Delays expected as utility work at Route 315 and Oak Street in Pittston area resumes today
- Wayne/Pike Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative to host walk this weekend
- Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over new guidelines for reproductive health and family planning grants
- Geisinger to hold Narcan distribution events
- 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
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