Weather
Scranton DPW Faces Discipline Over High Callouts During Snowstorm
City report cites record-high absences during January blizzard, raising concerns about staffing and response
Scranton Issues Code Blue Alert as Bitter Cold Returns
Frigid wind chills prompt emergency shelter openings over three nights
Two-Alarm Fire Breaks Out in South Scranton
Several families displaced after blaze on Prospect Avenue
Politics
U.S. Citizen Detained by Masked ICE Agents in Scranton
Incident highlights concerns over federal immigration enforcement overreach in Northeast Pennsylvania
Bresnahan to bring Regional Hospital nurse to State of the Union
U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan selects Lisa Chervanka, a nurse at Regional Hospital of Scranton, as his guest for the State of the Union address.
Bresnahan Hosts Roundtable on Policing and Public Safety
Pennsylvania Attorney General, local leaders discuss funding, technology, and juvenile crime prevention
Lifestyle
Abington Heights Weighs Options for Administration Building
District officials focus on other facility projects as they consider cost-effective solutions for the aging administration building.
Congressman Tours Career Tech Center in Scranton
Rep. Rob Bresnahan gets firsthand look at vocational programs preparing students for in-demand jobs
Scranton Schools Chief to Lead St. Patrick's Parade
Erin Keating, superintendent of Scranton schools, will serve as grand marshal for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
Crime
Man Leads Police on High-Speed Chase from Binghamton to Scranton
53-year-old Cumberland County man denied bail, remains behind bars
15 Residents of Pa. Nursing Home Hospitalized During Neglect Probe
An anonymous tip led to assessments at the Pike County facility this week.
Scranton Man Charged After DUI Crash Injures Passenger
37-year-old Jose Prieto-Alvario faces multiple charges after allegedly crashing into a parked vehicle while intoxicated.
Health
Wright Center Plans Aging and Dementia-Friendly Symposium
The free event offers education and awareness to help community members recognize aging- and dementia-related issues early.
Jefferson Health Reports $201 Million Operating Loss in First Half of Fiscal 2026
The nonprofit health system cites rising pharmaceutical costs and a $64.7 million restructuring charge as factors in the significant financial challenges.
Scranton Heart Institute to Pay $48,709 to Settle False Claims Allegations
The Institute allegedly violated the Anti-Kickback Statute by improperly billing Medicare for PET scan services.
