Victoria Valvano Hanson’s passion for St. Ubaldo Day blossomed when her grandmother took her to Gubbio, Italy, as a child to see the iconic La Festa dei Ceri in the city where it originated. Read moreNew addition to century-old Jessup tradition: Three women honored as St. Ubaldo Day's 'La Miss' 💬
A local downtown landmark was heavily damaged in a Saturday morning fire, but the owner of the building said he hopes it can be salvaged. Read moreFire damages downtown Scranton building 💬
LA PLUME TWP. — After financial struggles put its future in question for the last several months, Keystone College’s graduation ceremony Satur… Read moreKeystone College graduates, officials reflect on hope for the future 💬
More than 800 students were part of Marywood University’s 106th annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Moheg… Read moreOver 800 Marywood graduates earn degrees 💬
Myha Kilmer of Lakeland Junior-Senior High School is a Times-Tribune 2024 Scholastic Superstar. Read moreScholastic Superstar Myha Kilmer, Lakeland Junior-Senior High School 💬
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The Armed Forces Day Parade marched Saturday into downtown Scranton for the first time since the pandemic. Armed Forces Day, which is celebrat… Read moreArmed Forces Day Parade returns to action 💬
Brad Reiss credits a significant expansion project for continued growth at Crunch Fitness inside the Marketplace at Steamtown. Read moreInterest strong in local gyms 💬
DICKSON CITY — Two popular borough parks are getting a million-dollar-plus makeover. Read moreDickson City to renovate two popular parks 💬
Cassandra Joyce of Delaware Valley High School is a Times-Tribune 2024 Scholastic Superstar Read moreScholastic Superstar Cassandra Joyce, Delaware Valley High School 💬
TAYLOR — When it comes to student mental health, Riverside School District officials spread the message that it’s OK to not be OK. On Friday, … Read moreState commission touts Riverside School District mental health initiatives 💬
LA PLUME TWP. — Financially struggling Keystone College announced Friday it’s near a deal with an unnamed partner to stave off closure. Read moreKeystone College nears deal to keep struggling institution afloat 💬
SCRANTON — A homicide victim found in a car early Wednesday morning died from a gunshot wound and a Scranton man is charged with his death, ac… Read morePolice: Homicide victim was shot in chest 💬
SCRANTON — A Drums man sexually assaulted a 5-year-old and told police it was a one-time “lapse in judgment,” according to a criminal complaint. Read moreDrums man charged with sexually assaulting girl, 5 💬
Part of the walking trail around the Lake Scranton reservoir will close next week. Read morePortion of Lake Scranton walking trail to close 💬
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