SCRANTON — Nearly five months after getting shot in the head twice at point blank range, Scranton Police Detective Kyle Gilmartin faced his accused shooter for the first time in court Friday. Read moreGilmartin and his alleged shooter meet in court 💬
Now more than ever, when it rains, it pours. Read moreLocal farmers battling climate change consider the pros, cons of federal funding 💬
ARCHBALD — Dan Markey used his phone’s flashlight to navigate a dark, grimy brick corridor in a century-old mining building on Thursday, stopp… Read moreA sandblast to the past: Archbald to restore old mine cart for colliery revitalization project 💬
When the Bucktown Music Fest kicks off this weekend with the first of 10 free, live concerts in Dunmore, a lemonade stand will honor a late bo… Read moreBucktown Music Fest returns to Dunmore on Sunday, lemonade stand by borough kids to honor Sonny Crotti 💬
Jessup is taking a major step forward to improve walkability along Hill Street. Read moreJessup to use nearly $1.3M for Hill Street sidewalks 💬
Friends and family have been watching Scranton native Quinn Hemphill perform since she was little. Saturday they will gather to watch her on t… Read moreScranton native brings her big movie home Saturday night 💬
A regional filmmaker is looking for volunteer extras for a voodoo-style revenge movie. Read moreMovie extras sought in Dickson City and Scranton 💬
CARBONDALE — A Carbondale man roused his wife from sleep in the middle of the night and choked her, police said. Read morePolice: Carbondale man chokes wife 💬
As one pizzeria plans to exit the Viewmont Mall, another is poised to take its place. Read moreRosario's Pizzeria to open spot in Viewmont Mall 💬
SCRANTON — A Taylor man fired a gun into the ceiling of the Waffle House restaurant during an argument March 17, police said. Read moreTaylor man fired gun at Waffle House, police said 💬
SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Financially struggling Clarks Summit University, formerly Baptist Bible College, temporarily furloughed all employees to… Read moreFinancially struggling Clarks Summit University temporarily furloughs employees 💬
Debate between Scranton school board members over revising the district's public comment policy turned heated, with one member walking out aft… Read moreScranton school directors spar over revising public comment policy 💬
An experienced restaurateur recently brought new life to a once-popular dining establishment. Read moreLa Rosa Ristorante evokes memories in Scott Twp. 💬
A state lawmaker from Blakely announced legislation to bring $10 million dollars to Pennsylvania to research neurological diseases like the on… Read moreMullins announces legislation for $10M to fund research of neurological diseases 💬
It was just another day of work, until it wasn't. Read moreCapitol riot police officers revisit bloodshed, blast Trump, in Biden campaign stump in Scranton 💬
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Friends and family have been watching Scranton native Quinn Hemphill perform since she was little. Saturday they will gather to watch her on t… Read moreScranton native brings her big movie home Saturday night 💬