Shoppers come out for deals on Black Friday at Lackawanna County stores
Customers in Lackawanna County were optimistic as they milled about shopping on Black Friday, with many saying they…
Skill games avoid regulation again in Pa. as gambling lobby war intensifies
HARRISBURG — This year’s state budget didn’t pull slot-like skill games out of their legal limbo, despite bipartisan…
Basalyga buys former Marian Community Hospital property in Carbondale
Local developer John Basalyga sees opportunity in Carbondale and strives to transform the vacant, former Marian Community Hospital…
Scranton to buy Fidelity Bank branch next to City Hall for $1.85 million
Scranton plans to buy for $1.85 million the Fidelity Bank branch on North Washington Avenue for an annex…
Eight people displaced Scranton fire on Thanksgiving
A fire on Thanksgiving forced multiple people from a duplex home in Scranton. Firefighters were called to the…
Hospice meal distribution gives back to families on Thanksgiving
SCRANTON — For Lisa Kramer, giving meals to others is the embodiment of Thanksgiving: it allows her to…
Wilkes football player fined over tussle with reporter
A Wilkes University football player charged with knocking a cellphone out of a reporter’s hand during a brawl…
Ballet Theatre of Scranton fetes ‘Nutcracker’ tradition
In 1976, Joanne Arduino danced the role of the Dew Drop Fairy in a free Ballet Theatre of…
Lackawanna County launches anti-scam program
SCRANTON — The Lackawanna County commissioners approved a scam-prevention program to prevent fraud that targets older adults and…
Starting the holidays with some window shopping
Scranton Tomorrow and downtown businesses have again launched the Holiday Window Showcase in downtown businesses. The showcase officially…
Strong optimism for retail shopping this holiday season
As the National Retail Federation predicts sales during November and December will increase between 3.7% and 4.2% over…
Scranton razes two blighted houses after lawsuit fails to block demolitions
SCRANTON — The city has demolished two blighted houses in South Side after the property owner lost a…