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Facing possible imminent closure and loss of accreditation, Keystone College must prepare by May 15 an updated plan for potentially closing and transferring students and credits elsewhere so they can complete their degrees. Read moreKeystone College accreditor requires more information on continuing or closing 💬
A group of students from Abington Heights High School earned top honors in the nation for their acumen in the courtroom. Read moreAHHS mock trial team wins national championship 💬
The city revoked a notice of apparent zoning violation it issued in March over the brightness of the downtown Scranton Art Haus Cinema and Soc… Read more'Amicable resolution:' City revoked violation notice issued over movie theater marquee 💬
A Luzerne County judge has sentenced a disbarred attorney who had worked for a prominent Scranton law firm to 30 days in jail on forgery and r… Read moreLuzerne County judge gives disbarred lawyer 30 days in prison 💬
SCRANTON — A Throop police officer who is also a county prison guard twice swapped out used footwear for new sneakers at Dick’s Sporting Goods… Read morePolice: Officer stole sneakers from Dick's 💬
JENKINS TWP. — A woman stabbed a man in the back early Monday at a township mobile home park, investigators allege. Read morePolice: Woman stabs man in Jenkins Twp. mobile home early Monday 💬
SCRANTON — From longtime customers like Beth McDonald Zangardi of Dunmore to first-time shopper Joan Perna of Lakeville, Glint of Gold had a c… Read moreGlint of Gold closing after four decades in Scranton 💬
WILKES-BARRE — With sound checks being done on stage for a sold-out rock concert Monday night, the leader of the F.M. Kirby Center took media … Read moreKirby Center officials reveal $4 million in flooding damage as sold-out shows continue 💬
Housing authorities in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Monroe counties will together benefit from more than $17 million in federal funding for capital… Read moreNEPA housing authorities to benefit from more than $17 million in federal funding 💬
There’s no final chapter in sight for the Carbondale Public Library. Read moreCarbondale Public Library celebrates 150 years this week 💬
Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals plans to open a location at Lackawanna State Park just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the company announced. Read moreSusquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals to open third location 💬
MOSCOW — A Rochester, New York, firm will create up to seven free videos promoting Lackawanna County, including a welcome video to drive more … Read moreCommissioners approve contract for free promotional videos highlighting county, amenities 💬
SCRANTON — Eleanore Shimko was smiling atop an adaptive bicycle at the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority on Sunday. Read moreAdaptive cycling opportunities offered on Heritage Trail 💬
A Scranton man threatened others with an AK-47 rifle Saturday after an argument, city police said. Read moreScranton man arrested, accused of threatening others with an AK-47 💬
Construction work is ongoing but nearing completion at the future site of a Scranton advocacy center for older adult victims of abuse, neglect… Read moreMONDAY UPDATE: Advocacy center for older adult abuse, neglect victims nears fruition in city 💬
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He grew up a Philadelphia Phillies fan, just a few hours up the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike from the corner of Broad and … Read moreDream comes true as Archbald native Black makes MLB debut against Phillies 💬
The RailRiders compiled a season-high 14 hits while allowing no hits until the eighth inning, as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre completed a six-game sw… Read moreRailRiders sweep Jumbo Shrimp 💬
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For Mason Black, the time is almost here. Read moreBlack to make MLB debut Monday in Philadelphia 💬
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Caly Yankow started her senior lacrosse season excited and eager for one final run with her closest friends and teammates. Read moreHS GIRLS LACROSSE: Abington Heights senior Yankow makes triumphant return 💬
Thor Kelly had two hits, including a double, and four RBIs as Scranton defeated Mid Valley, 7-5, in a Lackawanna League Division I-II crossove… Read moreSATURDAY'S HS BASEBALL: Kelly, Scranton top Mid Valley 💬
Amelia Bell tossed a three-inning no-hitter to lead North Pocono to a 15-0 win over Nanticoke Area in a nonleague softball game Saturday at No… Read moreSATURDAY'S HS SOFTBALL: North Pocono's Bell tosses three-inning no-hitter 💬
The players of the year and two traditional championship programs are prominently represented on the rosters for the 90th Scranton Lions Club … Read moreHS FOOTBALL: Gumble and Kalitsnik headline all-star rosters for 90th Dream Game 💬
Mia Galella, one of the Lackawanna League’s big sluggers, suffered an injury and will miss the remainder of her junior softball season. Read moreHS SOFTBALL: Holy Cross slugger Mia Galella to miss remainder of season with UCL injury 💬
At Elizabethtown, three players had hat tricks as Scranton defeated top-seeded Elizabethtown, 17-6, in the men's lacrosse Landmark Conference … Read moreLOCAL COLLEGE: Scranton men's, women's lacrosse teams win Landmark titles 💬
The RailRiders held a four-run lead in the eighth inning and held on to secure a 10-9 victory over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Saturday a… Read moreRailRiders outlast Jumbo Shrimp 💬
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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 💬
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“Jimmie” Howard was 8 years old when he began sharing his love of pencils with the world outside Scranton. Read moreChris Kelly Opinion: A boy, his pencils and history's keepers 💬
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