Politics
Scranton Democrat McHale won't run for Congress
His decision not to run clears a path for Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti in the Democratic primary.
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
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
Scranton Library Book Sale Draws Bibliophiles
Friends of the Scranton Public Library's annual book sale runs through Saturday at the Marketplace at Steamtown.
Penn State Students Prepare for 46-Hour THON Marathon
Annual student-run dance fundraiser for pediatric cancer research and families
Ronald McDonald House Family Room opens at Allied Services
New space offers families a place to rest and recharge during outpatient pediatric rehabilitation
Crime
Five Displaced, Firefighter Injured in Scranton Blaze
Firefighter hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the Monday afternoon fire on Crown Avenue in South Side
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.
Sports
Scranton Prep Wins District 2 Class 4A Basketball Title
Senior Packy Doherty scores 28 points to lead Scranton Prep to victory.
12 Yankees Players Leaving Camp for World Baseball Classic
Two Yankees coaches will also participate in the upcoming international tournament.
Dallas' Kuzma, Scranton Prep's Oakes and Kaszuba Seed Top in PIAA Swimming and Diving
Abington Heights' Micah White also seeded high in Class 3A diving
