Data centers as 2025 newsmaker of the year
Data centers dominated local news throughout 2025, ushering in an unprecedented onslaught of new development and packing public…
Governor’s Advisory Council seeking candidates for Game Commission Board
The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving the Pennsylvania…
Pennsylvania lawmakers look to ban cellphone use in classrooms
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are close to making classrooms statewide cellphone free. The state Senate Education Committee advanced a…
Basalyga continues Wyoming Avenue revamp in downtown Scranton
Developer John Basalyga noticed more than just a bunch of mostly vacant buildings along the 100 block of…
Three Lackawanna County natives to march in Rose Parade
Three Lackawanna County natives will usher in the new year marching together. Old Forge resident Elaine Ort, the…
Two charged after breaking into Boscov’s on Christmas
A couple from Luzerne County face charges after breaking into Boscov’s in Scranton on Christmas Day and stealing…
Sinkhole opens up in Blakely, swallows car – Scranton Times-Tribune
When residents of 1157 Lincoln Street in Blakely went to sleep on Friday evening, their car was seemingly…
Northeast Pennsylvania Housing market expected to stabilize in 2026
Real estate professionals anticipate a more even housing market in the new year throughout Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.…
32nd Annual Bob Bolus Sr. Christmas Day Dinner
The 32nd Annual Bob Bolus Sr. Christmas Day Dinner was held Thursday at St. Patrick’s Church/All Saints Academy…
One hospital sought to expand, others to stay afloat: 2025 health stories
Tough hill to climb Geisinger Community Medical Center is poised to expand in Scranton’s Hill Section. City council…
Archbald woman liable in fatal hit-and-run in Blakely, lawsuit claims
The widow of a cyclist sued the woman accused of fatally striking her husband with a vehicle, claiming the…
Ritz Theater in Scranton for sale for $2.6 million
The Ritz Theater at 222 Wyoming Ave. in Scranton is for sale for nearly $2.6 million, according to…