Politics
Scranton to Upgrade Warning Lights at Six Fire Stations
City seeks $269,400 state grant to improve traffic and pedestrian safety during emergency responses.
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.
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
Lifestyle
New Mural Celebrates Scranton's Vaudeville History
The 'Song of the City' mural will depict famous vaudeville performers on a downtown building.
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
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.
Business
Epstein Explored Buying Virgin Islands Newspaper from Times-Shamrock
Disgraced financier looked to purchase the Virgin Islands Daily News in 2013, files show.
Cally Sullivan Appointed Managing Director of Kistler Tiffany Benefits
OneDigital and Kistler Tiffany Benefits (KTB) announce the appointment of Cally Sullivan as the new Managing Director.
Tenor Completes Acquisition of Commonwealth Health Hospitals
The nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation takes over struggling Scranton and Wilkes-Barre facilities.
