MOOSIC — A road-ready Gov. Josh Shapiro took an outfield stage Monday at PNC Field and unveiled a new state tourism brand for Pennsylvania: "The Great American Getaway." Read more'The Great American Getaway:' Shapiro unveils new state tourism brand at PNC Field 💬
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Attorneys from a Frackville law firm are offering to file compensation claims for people who have possibly developed cancer and other illnesse… Read moreFrackville law office provides legal representation to clients exposed to cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ 💬
POTTSVILLE — The city has released a list of streets to be paved this year. Read morePottsville lists streets to be paved this summer, fall 💬
ORWIGSBURG — Civil War historian Ben Varner discussed the explosive history of the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment recently at the Orwigsburg Histo… Read moreCivil War unit, often called Schuylkill Regiment, focus of presentation in Orwigsburg 💬
A Pottsville man who was captured after first eluding police Saturday was taken to a hospital after suffering a medical emergency, authorities said. Read morePottsville man jailed following incidents; gun and vehicle thefts, trespassing alleged 💬
HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro has thrown the weight of the governor’s office behind an incarcerated man’s petition for medical release from P… Read moreState prisoner has Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support in compassionate release case 💬
After 21-year-old Paul Miller Jr. was killed in 2010 by a distracted tractor-trailer driver on a Monroe County highway, his grieving mother wh… Read more'Beacon of protection': Scranton mother's long fight for distracted driving law nears fruition 💬
DALLAS TWP. — U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson went to a private residence in the Back Mountain Monday morning to raise funds for Republ… Read moreSpeaker Johnson attends Bresnahan fundraiser in Luzerne County 💬
At this time of year it's not an uncommon scene: Little League baseball players wheeze as they cross home plate and try to catch their breath.… 💬
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary celebrated its 90th anniversary last weekend with a reunion of wildlife conservationists from around the world — all g… 💬
Gardening has seen significant growth these past handful of years. There are people who strictly garden with outdoor plants and there are othe… 💬
When people think about Italian sparkling wine, their first thought may be the flirtatious and fun prosecco or the sweet, delectable Asti or moscatos. 💬
Is "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" a strong extension of the great trilogy of the 2010s? Rebecca Kivak and Joe Baress review the latest fi… 💬
Most would agree that this spring has been a little cloudy, rainy and cool in Northeast Pennsylvania. But warm, sunny days are soon to come. 💬
Surprisingly, Mother’s Day was apparently observed with a lot less fanfare 100 years ago. 💬
Does "The Fall Guy" deliver an explosive start to the summer movie season? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new action blockbuster star… 💬
One of the greatest frustrations in modern medicine occurs when a safe, tried and proven treatment exists to prevent deadly disease, but it is… 💬
It’s not too much of a stretch to compare Shenandoah in the early 1900s to a town in the wild west. 💬
Worksite wellness programs have grown in popularity because they improve worker productivity and reduce health care costs. 💬
Fresh off the weekend's NFL Draft, Penn Stated hosts Donnie Collins and Sam Fremin took some time this week to discuss the landing spots for e… 💬
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Civil War unit, often called Schuylkill Regiment, focus of presentation in Orwigsburg
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 3.4% in April. This was the seventh consecutive month at 3.4%. The U.S. unemp… 💬
The Ukrainian Folk Festival 2024 will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Ukrainian American Sport Center, County Line and Lower State … 💬
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For 80 years it was illegal to grow hemp. Now an effort to grow the economy by using hemp is taking root in Hazleton.A nonprofit is conducting… Read moreGrowing the economy: Consortium studies hemp for economic boost 💬
ORWIGSBURG — On a recent walk-through, developer Jay Cooperman showed off the new luxury apartments in The Howard at West Brunswick. Read moreSouth Schuylkill housing boom geared to millennials and Gen Z demographic, developers say 💬
More than 20 middle schools, including two from Schuylkill County, competed Wednesday in the annual “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” conte… Read moreSchuylkill County schools fall short in statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’ contest 💬
POTTSVILLE — Despite the rainy weather, a group of racers ages 7 to 17 converged Saturday on Laurel Boulevard to compete in the “Thrill on the… Read moreYoung racers show off their skills at Pottsville Area Soap Box Derby 💬
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Ansbach pitched 4.1 innings of two-hit, shutout baseball and had three hits and three RBIs in Tamaqua’s Schuylkill League championship win ove… 💬
Ansbach pitched 4.1 innings of two-hit, shutout baseball and had three hits and three RBIs in Tamaqua’s Schuylkill League championship win ove… Read moreATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cooper Ansbach, Tamaqua baseball 💬
MECHANICSBURG — Williams Valley’s Alex Achenbach was listed as a defensive safety on the East team’s pre-game roster. Read moreHIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Schuylkill players excel in East-West Game 💬
Pottsville’s parks and recreation department will have a grand opening of new pickleball courts at the Bunker Hill Park and Playground at 1 p.… Read morePottsville to open new pickleball courts 💬
SUMMIT STATION — If one bit of advice could be given to those thinking about shooting their muzzleloader at the Blue Ridge Rifles Muzzleloader… Read moreOUTDOORS: Shooters of all skill levels welcome at Blue Ridge Rifles muzzleloader shoot 💬
It is no secret that recreational kayaking has grown immensely in popularity over the past few years, as affordable personal crafts have becom… Read moreOUTDOORS: Learn the basics and stay safe on the water while kayaking 💬
INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson kept calm when something seemed amiss in his first qualifying attempt for the Indianapolis 500. Read moreNASCAR star Kyle Larson rockets toward the top of Indianapolis 500 qualifying on his second attempt 💬
The PUC giveth and the PUC can taketh away. Read moreProtect consumers by reforming utility-rate process
The passage last week of a bill that will ban motorists from handling cellphones on Pennsylvania roadways was a testament to the determination… Read moreOne mother's crusade to make Pennsylvania's roads safer
Emergency dispatchers deserve to be recognized as “first responders,” a designation that opens up a broad new category of legal benefits for t… Read moreGive 911 operators the title, and the benefits, they deserve
Ever wonder why election results from Florida are typically available just hours after the polls close on Election Day while in Pennsylvania, … Read moreState Senate should support pre-canvassing bill
There is no artificial intelligence without the vast trove of human knowledge. Read moreArtificial Intelligence not possible without wealth of human knowledge
Across Pennsylvania, thousands of families are waiting in limbo, unsure whether their loved ones with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID… Read moreShapiro promised to end the wait list for disability services. Now, back it up
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